Chapter 107

Chapter 107

Ever since Lu Wei returned to Emperor Star, he had been monopolized by his father. The two little fat balls had formed an unbreakable alliance against their old man.

Taking advantage of the temporary interstellar evening meeting that the Dog Emperor attended, the two young ones sneaked out of their academy in search of Lu Wei.

Upon finding him, they began to pour out their grievances and act coquettishly.

"Daddy, I want to sleep with you," Lu Danjiao stretched out his chubby hand to rub his eyes. "I've been so tired lately."

Lu Wei felt sorry for his child. "Still so many classes? Didn't they say it would be reduced?"

Lu Danjiao secretly sneered inwardly.

Even if there were fewer classes, there would still be other tasks.

The devil was deliberately preventing them from spending time with their father.

Huo Nian's eyelids fluttered slightly. "You know, I've never slept with Daddy before."

Lu Wei was utterly melted by the two adorable children.

Later that evening, His Majesty the Dog returned to witness this scene.

By his beloved pet's side were two sleeping youngsters.

Ha.

The following day, His Majesty the Dog had an audience with the leader of Sauna Planet.

Before leaving, he glanced at the two peacefully sleeping children in bed.

With a stoic expression, he roused them and instructed them to accompany him for the meeting.

Neither the delicate flower nor these two kids could sleep beside him.

The people of Sauna Planet wore grim expressions. "The underground area is too vast; I genuinely can't locate the individual you're looking for."

Despite Lu Wei's seemingly bad temper on the surface, he actually adhered to the principle of forgiveness whenever possible.

If left to him, the matter probably wouldn't escalate into a major conflict.

But dealing with His Majesty the Emperor and two young children was another story.

Based on Lu Wei's description, they compiled a simple profile of the individual.

The issue was that such people were dime a dozen among the male population. Without any distinctive features, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

His Majesty the Emperor: "Regardless, you have three days."

The Emperor of Emperor Star was indeed as mad as rumored.

However, the leader couldn't refuse, as he still wished to keep his head attached to his neck.

Huo Nian chimed in, "Do you know what our family rule number eight is? It's not to make Father upset."

Sauna Star: "..."

He was breaking out in cold sweat now. The Queen of Emperor Star was truly...

Huo Nian blinked. "Actually, there's an excellent way to determine it."

"The planet Sauna has always had low birth rates, hasn't it? But that man has a child. If we screen based on this fact, we should be able to narrow down the possibilities significantly."

All children on Sauna had records, so with this approach, they should indeed locate him swiftly.

Considering Emperor Star's determination, he would leave no stone unturned to find this person.

Perhaps the threat from His Canine Majesty had some weight, for the leader of Sauna managed to identify the man within three days.

It was a man with a slightly rogue appearance, looking rather young. Upon seeing Huo Jin, his face turned deathly pale. "W-Why did you capture me?"

His Majesty the Emperor spoke nonchalantly, "I have to address you as my prospective brother-in-law as well."

This statement immediately altered the man's expression.

His Majesty of the Emperor Star actually referred to him as his future brother-in-law.

There was only one person who could address him as future brother-in-law—

Unless that child had actually come to an alien planet and married His Majesty of Emperor Star.

At the sight of a familiar face, Lu Wei's expression was somewhat uncontrollable.

"You're really still alive."

Lu Wei's expression turned fierce. "Did you run away with the child after deceiving your sister?"

"…" Even the most foolish man would understand the situation now, let alone that he wasn't foolish.

The man shook his head. "Younger brother, listen to me first—"

Lu Wei: "Where's the child?"

The man hesitated, his expression suggesting it was difficult for him to speak. "Due to the unsuitable environment and climate here, so, so…."

Seeing Lu Wei's already darkening expression, he didn't dare to continue.

Lu Wei clenched his fists. "So what?"

The man lowered his voice. "He fell ill and died not long after being brought back."

The man's tone turned urgent. "That's not my fault. Who asked your sister to keep such a tight watch until he was over a year old before I could take him? If he had been brought back right after birth, he wouldn't have been unfamiliar with the climate of Emperor Star."

His nephew, whom he had never met, had died during the interstellar journey.

Lu Wei couldn't resist punching the man in the face.

"You've been deceiving my family from the start."

Knowing he was in the wrong, the man didn't dare to say more.

Besides, he was now facing the Emperor of Emperor Star. It was said that the Emperor was notoriously temperamental and deeply devoted to the Queen. Arguing about this at such a time would be meaningless.

The dog emperor observed his precious bun's expression, which was filled with genuine anger.

It dampened his mood as well.

"Lock it up first."

Lu Wei didn't have much of an appetite at night. He simply lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, doing nothing.

Upon seeing His Majesty the Dog enter, Lu Wei sighed, "You have to admit, he's capable of destroying our home just for one child."

His Majesty the Dog replied, "He's malicious. Some people simply don't abide by reason or fairness when they act."

Coming from His Majesty the Dog, those words carried extra weight.

In the past, Lu Wei had wondered why such things would happen to him. But now, he understood that there might not be any answers to such questions.

Turning to His Majesty the Dog, Lu Wei said, "Thank you."

"..."

His Majesty the Pup began to stir with a dark, unsettling demeanor: "No need to say thank you."

His Majesty had an ailment where hearing Lu Wei's gratitude would drive him mad.

"Okay, okay, okay."

Pinching Lu Wei's lower abdomen, His Majesty the Pup said, "If you're too sad, you'll waste all the flesh I've just helped you gain."

Lu Wei shook his head. "I'm not sad, nor am I angry. It's just a sense of confusion now that everything has settled down."

Earthlings also found it challenging to articulate such emotions.

One could only sigh at this.

His Majesty the Pup gazed intently at him. "Lu Wei, you said we're a family."

You said we're a family.

An Earthling like Lu Wei never imagined he'd be comforted by this moody creature one day.

Though he had no family left on Earth, he now had a new home on Emperor Star.

Lu Wei smiled. "That's right."

The Dog Emperor embraced him. "You're my wife."

Lu Wei threatened, "Say that again and I'll pull out your hair."

After a bout of affection, the Dog Emperor had intended to take advantage of the opportunity to get his spoiled little one to cling to him more.

Unexpectedly, the two children seemed to have been eavesdropping for quite some time as they opened the door at just the right moment.

"Daddy."

Their crisp voices left the Dog Emperor's face expressionless.

The two toddlers ran over, one after the other, and stood by Lu Wei's bedside.

Lu Danjiao launched his charm offensive first. "Daddy, even though I've never met Auntie, I can imagine she must be as kind and lovely as you."

Huo Nian nodded vigorously, "You've told me before that we're a family."

In an instant, he received comfort from two reluctant souls and two chubby balls.

Lu Wei wrapped his arms around the two children, "Thank you, babies."

The dark clouds hovering over his heart dissipated significantly.

The Dog Emperor separated the two kids, "Have you finished your homework?"

Lu Danjiao: "..." Damn it.

Huo Nian, on the other hand, had long completed his tasks, looking relaxed and composed. Lu Danjiao, however, was visibly guilty.

Looking at the three of them, Lu Wei had an idea, "I don't think we've ever taken a family portrait together."

Dog Emperor: "We haven't taken a couple's photo, indeed."

Lu Wei playfully bonked his head, "Family portrait!"

Both youngsters seemed eagerly looking forward to it, leaving the Canine Emperor with no choice but to give in.

Lu Wei was someone who always acted on his words. After this idea popped into his mind, he took the Canine Emperor and the two little ones to have a family photo taken.

The Canine Emperor and Lu Danjiao were like a pair of explosives naturally set against each other; the fuse was lit when the Canine Emperor lifted Lu Danjiao's collar. Feeling uncomfortable, the youngster immediately bit the Canine Emperor fiercely.

Their official battle had begun.

They were brawling upfront, completely absorbed in their fight.

Lu Wei: "..."

Their combined age didn't even add up to five years.

Huo Nian was the happiest. It was his first time taking a picture with his father.

Ever since Lu Wei came back, every day of his had been filled with joy.

Lu Wei held his hand as they walked behind.

The little one secretly scratched the palm of his hand and said, "Daddy, when we were on Wu Star, I was so envious of Danjiao."

Lu Wei knew that the child must have seen the photos he took of Danjiao and some height measurements during their time on Wu Star.

The Earthling reflected, "Daddy was too insensitive back then to realize it was you."

Huo Nian shook his head and blinked his lovely eyes.

His pupils were as black as those of the Dog Emperor, making him appear very focused when looking at someone.

After a moment, the little one whispered, "Daddy, can you like me a bit more?"

With a hint of anxiety, but still with his eyelids lowered, the little one asked, "Can you like me more than Danjiao?"

Lu Wei's heart trembled at the child's words. "Okay."

Father and son hooked pinkies.

"That will be our secret."

A family portrait was taken, and all four members were strikingly photogenic.

The adorable babies stood on either side in front, their two-and-a-half-year-old forms resembling two sticky rice dumplings, melting hearts with their cuteness.

Behind them stood the Emperor and Empress. The Queen flashed a healthy, toothy grin, while the Emperor maintained an expressionless facade, seemingly displeased with someone, though it was unclear whom.

This was the first time the royal family had agreed to take a family photo, and it promptly became a trending topic.

After the portrait was released online, netizens couldn't get enough of how adorable the two young princes were.

Scenes of such joy and unity within the royal family were rare. In the past, it was ignorable if they didn't engage in such activities, but a close-knit family portrait was unprecedented.

Ultimately, it was all due to the Empress.

Since her ascension, this unconventional Empress had consistently surprised with her actions, yet she also proved to be the most unifying figure.

People flooded the internet with their well-wishes, even expressing their willingness to have children if theirs could be as adorable.

However, there were also plenty of pessimistic voices.

[The royal family has always been fickle, and His Majesty might not favor the Queen for long.]

[Indeed, based on past experiences, no queen has ever held onto their favor until the end.]

[The Queen is too much in favor now. Such excessive adoration often leads to decline. It's hard to predict what the future holds for her.]

These remarks were first noticed by His Majesty, the Canine Emperor.

With a cold expression, he instructed his subordinates, "Delete all of this."

The Maintenance Department, who had just been assigned tasks early in the morning, replied, "As you wish, Your Majesty."

The Canine Emperor continued, "Arrest a few of the most vicious ones as examples, so they can see the consequences of speaking out of turn."

"…Understood."

"Andrey, don't you usually have work to do?" The Canine Emperor narrowed his eyes and scolded, "If that pampered one sees these comments, he'll come crying to me again."

Department Head Andrey of Maintenance: "…"

Unprecedented.

Upon finding that man, His Majesty the Dog would certainly not let him off easily. Killing him would be too simple; he must be tormented severely first.

Contact had been established with the Sauna Star, and they possessed methods to travel to other uncharted planets.

Perhaps a trip to Earth was now within reach.