Chapter 104

Chapter 104

The monarch lavishly displayed their affection in front of them.

Now, the story had evolved into them being childhood sweethearts.

The listeners broke out in cold sweat.

The Queen was clearly very young. The Queen wasn't even born when His Majesty was seventeen, so they were from completely different generations.

If the Queen knew that His Majesty called her old, she would definitely smack his head.

Despite their complaints in their hearts, they dared not ask anything more.

After showing off his spoiled little darling to the old fogeys at the Interstellar Congress, the monarch returned to the Royal City in a pleasant mood.

Upon arriving, the first thing he did was to instruct the attendants expressionlessly, "Keep an eye on those two brats."

Attendant: "..."

"Two little rascals, referring to our two young Princes," the attendant clarified.

The servant then inquired, "Your Majesty?"

The indifferent monarch replied, "Just follow the order."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Only after giving the instructions did he leisurely set off to find Lu Wei.

From afar, he spotted his beloved, pampered one in the vegetable patch, and his affection for him grew with each passing moment.

Lu Wei was tending to his small vegetable garden.

As he knelt on the ground, burying seeds, he was suddenly embraced from behind.

An assertive aura engulfed him as the man, like a giant puppy, sprawled across his back, resting his head on Lu Wei's shoulder.

Without even turning around, he knew exactly who it was.

Without turning back, Lu Wei instructed him, "This side isn't finished yet. Go bury the seeds."

His Majesty the Dog chose to bury himself rather than the seeds. "Wait a moment."

'Wait a moment' essentially meant 'not now.'

The Earthling nudged him with his elbow. "You're blocking me."

His Majesty the Dog rubbed against him. "Today is Valentine's Day."

So what?

Was Valentine's Day an excuse to stick close and not let anyone move?

Lu Wei gently shrugged him off. "Let's talk later. Focus on planting for now."

His Majesty the Dog gazed at him intently. "You don't love me anymore."

The Earthling had no retort.

The audacious canine pressed closer to him, seizing the opportunity.

The Canine Majesty clung to Lu Wei like a sticky caramel: "It's Valentine's Day today. Want to go see the nebula at Rose Star?"

The Earthling's eyes lit up: "Sure, why not?"

After a moment's pause, Lu Wei added, "Let's bring the two little Pang Qiu along too. Our family of four has never been on a starry journey together."

The Canine Majesty emphasized, "Today is Valentine's Day."

"Oh, and what about it?"

"It's not Children's Day."

Lu Wei responded, "Can't we two celebrate while leaving the two kids behind, right?"

Indeed.

Lowering his eyelids, the Canine Majesty didn't directly express this sentiment in front of Lu Wei.

"No wonder people say mothers change after giving birth," the Canine Monarch spoke with a chilly tone. "Those two brats aren't mentally challenged; they should be able to take care of themselves. Why do you keep worrying about them?"

Lu Wei clicked his tongue. "That still doesn't mean they can just go out without telling anyone, right?"

The Canine Monarch continued, "They were the ones who said they didn't want to go."

Lu Wei: ?

The Canine Monarch summoned a servant. "Tell the Queen yourself."

The servant, who had just been instructed to keep an eye on the two young princes, replied, "Y-Yes, Your Majesty. The two young princes are currently attending an appreciation class taught by Professor Tomilif."

The Canine Monarch threw up his hands. "See? They can't come."

The servant: "..."

Half convinced, half skeptical, Lu Wei was coaxed onto the starship by the Canine Monarch.

Emperor Star's Valentine's Day celebration lasted for three days.

On the first day, it was the seventeen-year-old Canine Majesty who accompanied him. The next day, it was the mature Canine Majesty's turn.

They journeyed together to the Rose Star.

The Rose Star was an ancient planet, not overly commercialized, and its location was ideal for stargazing.

Canine Majesty led him to the observation area.

With its exquisite views, the Rose Star attracted many visitors, making the roads quite congested.

Lu Wei held Canine Majesty's hand, leading the way, afraid that someone might get too excited and lose sight of him.

Canine Majesty followed obediently, the corners of his mouth curling up.

The salespeople on the Rose Star seemed to recognize them as a couple and eagerly promoted their offerings.

"Would the two of you like to try our Fertility God Altar fortune? It ensures conception within three months."

Canine Majesty glared fiercely. "Get lost."

The peddler was startled and slunk away in embarrassment.

His Majesty the Dog seemed exceptionally enraged, requiring Lu Wei's soothing touch.

Lu Wei asked, "What now?"

His Majesty the Dog, full of insecurities, responded, "If we have another baby, you'll love me no more."

With two at home already, another child would turn their house into a den of chaos.

The mere thought made Lu Wei's scalp tingle.

Gently stroking the large dog, Lu Wei reassured, "That's impossible."

His Majesty's eyes darkened, resembling an angry octopus, "You're just brushing me off."

The Earthling's fists clenched, "Are you looking for trouble?"

Silent once more, His Majesty the Dog pouted, sulking against him.

Lu Wei had grown accustomed to this side of his partner.

Both of them lay on the ground, gazing at the swirling nebula in the desolate expanse.

This planet was so close to the neighboring nebula that its dazzling display unfolded right before their eyes, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

With a hint of regret, Lu Wei said, "I should have brought Huo Nian and Lu Lan along. They haven't had the chance to see this either."

His canine majesty hooked his finger with Lu Wei's, saying, "You can't always be thinking about those two kids."

With a tone of disdain, he added, "Today is Valentine's Day. If they want to see it, they should find their own partners, not gaze at it with their father's wife."

His logic was twisted, indeed.

Lu Wei rubbed his forehead. "You're no longer seventeen, brother."

At the mention of seventeen, the dog emperor suddenly went into a frenzy. "It's unfair. I've never seen what you looked like before."

Lu Wei remained lying on the ground. "I've always been like this, consistent as ever."

"Not possible," the royal dog looked at him. "I have to see it with my own eyes."

Divine Gold.

Unless this young one could reverse time.

The royal dog inquired, "Where is Earth?"

How would Lu Wei know?

The Earthling casually pointed in a direction, "It might be in a distant galaxy."

Perhaps it was in a very far-off place, or perhaps it couldn't be found at all.

The royal dog commented, "It would be nice if we could find Earth."

Lu Wei glanced sideways, "Do you want to go too?"

The royal dog was strangely ceremonious in certain aspects, "To visit my wife's ancestral home, I'd need to present betrothal gifts first."

Lu Wei felt an itch in his fists. "You really need to be disciplined every three days or you'll start causing trouble."

The Canine Majesty stroked his chin. "On Emperor Star, when a man marries, he has to take his wife back to her home planet for a visit."

Lu Wei rolled his eyes. "Unless you can actually find it."

The Canine Majesty's gaze burned with intensity.

If he found Earth, he could trace the trajectory of the delicate creature's growth.

The scorching gaze made the Earthling shrink back.

What a creepy stalker...

Lu Wei realized that His Canine Majesty was indeed becoming more and more eccentric.

And his eccentricity was gradually shifting towards a single-minded focus on Lu Wei.

It was unclear whether this was a blessing or a damn curse.

After their intimate time together, the couple returned to Emperor Star.

In the evening, the two youngsters sat facing each other, unable to crack a smile.

They had just learned that their two fathers had abandoned them to have fun on another planet.

Needless to say, it was undoubtedly His Majesty's doing.

Lu Wei noticed the resentful gazes the children were casting at him.

Upon entering the inner hall, a report was scrolling on the screen, compiled by the research institute using data from the past few years.

—Due to the scarcity of interstellar celebrations, the opportunities for parent-child interaction were dwindling.

Huo Nian rested his chin in his hand, "Nowadays, there's a lack of cohesion between children and their parents."

Lu Danjiao agreed, "Yeah, I've heard that many families have nowhere to go during holidays."

The two plump balls, Pang Qiu, made subtle yet clear allusions.

Lu Wei: "..."

He was pointing at him, right?

The dog emperor remained expressionless as if he hadn't heard a word.

The two little plump balls were still analyzing the current parent-child interaction scenario.

"Our offspring go out with their parents on average less than 1.3 times a week."

Lu Wei understood what his two little ones were implying.

Indeed, Emperor Star lacked any specific parent-child holidays or family activities to partake in together.

The children weren't wrong; the current emphasis on parent-child relationships and family bonds on Emperor Star was inadequate.

Moreover, promoting such interactions could also be a step towards gradually elevating the status of the receptors.

Lu Wei suggested organizing a parent-child event within the Royal City.

With their leadership, they could indeed create a positive atmosphere.

Huo Nian's eyes sparkled. "The royal family's involvement can indeed have a beneficial impact."

Lu Danjiao raised his chubby little hand. "Great! Great!"

The dog king yawned, looking listless. "Is it really necessary?"

Lu Wei pinched his face. "Of course it is."

Prince Dog has always been the type to wildly tear apart their umbrellas just to make the two little Pang Qiu's get drenched in the rain.

He gave a disdainful laugh at the words.

Lu Wei paid no attention to him and busied himself with designing the event.

Activities like pilgrimage events, where children can interact with others, are inclusive events that allow all to observe and participate in the joy of their bonding.

Seizing the opportunity while the sightseeing starship is prepared.

Lu Wei took the two chubby Xiao Bao and Pang Qiu on a pilgrimage, and the audience participating in the interactive live stream was enthusiastic.

This kind of event had never taken place before.

The former royal family wasn't this united, let alone having a joyful family outing.

In the annals of the royal family, the impact of this generation's queen was immense.

The queen held hands with the two young princes on either side, their bright eyes shining with excitement.

[How adorable are these two little princes! They're such lovely youngsters!]

[Can we suggest that the queen show off her two little darlings more often in the future?]

[My heart is melting. The royal children are truly well-grown... It warms my heart to see them.]

After a while, the king appeared, first attempting to separate the queen's hand from the two children's, then trying to block the camera.

The queen genuinely loved the king and the two young ones, and the king truly loved his... queen.

[The Queen is so skilled in raising children, and both youngsters are so well-behaved.]

[Is the Queen actually a gentle type? Doesn't His Majesty usually get beaten up?]

[Perhaps it's because they only hit His Majesty and not the two children.]

The chat stream was filled with playful jests, creating an amicable atmosphere.

As the procession went on, it was bustling with excitement.

However, the Emperor's acceptance of the Queen's suggestion to establish planet-wide festivities and events sparked much debate.

[His Majesty seems to be indulging the Queen too much. She was allowed to oversee the flag-raising ceremony not long ago, and now he's adopting her suggestion for a holiday...]

[Yes, with the Queen interfering in domestic affairs like this, she might extend her influence to more sensitive areas, such as military matters, in the future.]

[Let's speculate. No one knows about the Queen's background. If she's attempting to subtly conquer Emperor Star from within, we wouldn't even have a way to stop it.]

[Oppose the Queen's interference in politics!!]

The queen's actions are indeed cause for concern.

Yet, His Majesty finds pleasure in them.

Ah, such is the peril of beauty.