Chapter 210 Da Ge Hug!

The royal family has always been an object of awe and fear, and it's truly rare for them to be so approachable. Xuecai and Xue Zhiyu were also impressed, even being influenced by Wang Feng to put aside their royal airs. They enthusiastically praised everyone's food and mingled with the enthusiastic crowd, which in turn drew more people in.

In previous years, the solemn and dignified royal entourage was filled with laughter and joy this time around.

"Your Majesty, look at those children," Ouna said with a smile to Xue Cangbai. "They're laughing so happily."

To be honest, as a member of the Lindow clan, Ouna had supported Wang Feng and Xue Zhiyu on multiple occasions, often persuading Xue Cangbai for Wang Feng's sake. Much of her support stemmed from her genuine affection for these two stepdaughters who had lost their mother, while she harbored little warmth towards Wang Feng, who had stolen the heart of her beloved nephew. However, now, when Ouna looked at Wang Feng, she felt something akin to a mother-in-law's fondness for her future son-in-law.

This young man, sunny and lively, brought laughter wherever he went, making him genuinely likable and hard to dislike.

Xue Cangbai had long noticed this. He didn't particularly feel anything about Wang Feng's behavior; this kind of unpretentious closeness to the common people, though seemingly populist and praised, actually undermined the dignity of the royal family, which was not something he endorsed.

But to be honest, he hadn't seen his daughter laugh so happily in a long time.

Ever since Zhiyu started learning and engaging in state affairs, she seemed burdened every day. While this made her appear more mature and dignified, it also felt somewhat off-putting. Occasionally, he would recall the days when Zhiyu used to cuddle up to him and act cute, and in the quiet of the night, he would reflect on whether he had been too strict with her, whether he had placed too many burdens on her.

But thoughts were one thing; when he faced his daughter, he couldn't help but put on a stern face, maintaining the demeanor of both king and father. He continued to place many burdens on her that he didn't want her to bear, causing her to wear more and more worried expressions.

Every father is contradictory, perhaps he really was wrong...

Xue Cangbai sighed inwardly and stole a few more glances behind him, not with the eyes of someone evaluating a future queen, but with the eyes of a father. This allowed him to suddenly notice something he had overlooked for a long time.

His daughter's smile was truly beautiful.

......

By the time they walked back to the palace, it was already afternoon.

The earlier tasting of the flowing banquet was just a formality; a grand feast had already been prepared in the main hall to celebrate with the officials. Of course, there was also the engagement ceremony for Wang Feng and Xue Zhiyu.

However, compared to the grand Snow Festival ceremony, this engagement ceremony was much simpler, presided over by the clan elder Oscar. He merely offered some congratulatory words, announced the official engagement of the couple, and stated that a grand wedding would be held in three months, inviting dignitaries from neighboring principalities to attend. Then came the toasts and well-wishes from the civil and military officials.

Finally, the newly engaged couple performed the forehead-touching ritual, which involved only touching foreheads with their noses almost touching.

Even though Xue Zhiyu was usually composed, she couldn't help but turn beet red under the watchful eyes of the entire court, including the civil and military officials, family, and friends, as she engaged in such intimate contact with Wang Feng.

Old Wang, standing close to Xue Zhiyu, could hear her heart pounding. He felt a bit sentimental.

Being too handsome can indeed bring many troubles. Fortunately, it was just a forehead-touching ritual; if it had been a kiss or something, he might have found it hard to get rid of this beautiful young lady.

Oscar, who was responsible for officiating, smiled like a sly old fox. While he couldn't claim to fully understand Wang Feng's thoughts, he knew exactly what Xue Zhiyu was feeling just by hearing her heartbeat. He kept delaying the announcement of "ritual concluded," letting them stay in that position for a while longer.

The newly engaged couple, a perfect match in both talent and beauty, received endless praise from the surrounding officials. The prolonged forehead-touching, along with Oscar's reluctance to end the ritual, brought knowing smiles to many of the elders present, who nodded in approval of the clan elder's wisdom and understanding.

In Ice Spirit, there is a custom of teasing the newlyweds, but no one dared to tease the princess. The High Priest's small jest was a fitting and traditional touch.

However, this scene made Aota and his two brothers clench their teeth in frustration and stare in disbelief.

"Grandpa, what's he doing? Why isn't he announcing the end? How long is this going to last?" Aota was getting restless, seeing Zhiyu, due to Grandpa's old-fashioned ideas, acting so intimately with Wang Feng. He imagined how anxious and helpless she must feel inside, and the thought made him feel as if his heart was being squeezed.

"I'll go pull them apart!" Badeluo said angrily, "Wang Feng promised not to flirt with my sister-in-law!"

This hot-headed guy scared Dongbuluo, who quickly pulled him back. "Calm down! This is what Grandpa asked for, not Wang Feng forcing it. It's all an act..."

"Calm down! Calm down!" Aota drank three large cups of wine in quick succession, repeatedly telling himself, "It's just a technical adjustment!"

Finally, after the ceremony, the hall began to buzz with activity. Beautiful dancers performed in the center of the hall, accompanied by the melodious music of the musicians. The civil and military officials toasted each other, and the hall filled with lively chatter and laughter.

As the newly engaged, Old Wang naturally became the target of constant toasting. His tolerance for alcohol was clearly quite low, and after just a few drinks, he was already tipsy, slumped on the table, snoring loudly.

Xue Cangbai instructed, "Someone, help Wang Feng to the side hall to rest for a moment..."

"I'll do it, I'll do it!" The three Aota brothers quickly jumped out, supporting Wang Feng and waving away the guards who had approached: "You clumsy fellows, don't bump into my brother Wang Feng!"

Xuecai watched in amazement from the side. Weren't these three guys enemies with Wang Feng? Why were they calling him 'brother' now... She was curious and wanted to follow, but Xue Cangbai called her back.

Xue Cangbai was particularly cheerful today. Even Xuecai, whom he usually scolded at first sight, seemed much more well-behaved in his eyes. He smiled warmly and said, "Xuecai, come and have a drink with Father."

Xuecai pouted, reluctantly picking up her wine glass and approaching, which ruined Xue Cangbai's originally pleasant mood.

Sigh, this girl, he must have owed her something in a past life. It would have been better not to drink with her.

...

After leaving the grand hall, Old Wang still pretended to be supported by the three brothers, as if he couldn't walk on his own.

But once they stepped out of the Star Cloud Hall and got out of the guards' sight, the man who had appeared 'drunk' instantly became lively and energetic.

"Where is it?" Old Wang asked with a radiant smile.

The three brothers let out a sigh of relief. This guy's acting was impeccable. They had almost believed he was truly drunk and were worried he might delay their departure. It seemed they had underestimated this 'brother.' He had indeed made it this far through sheer strength.

"Here!" Aota hurriedly handed over a small bundle: "Brother, no need for many thanks, we're brothers for life! Once things calm down, we'll find you in Aurora City!"

Old Wang wouldn't believe him if he tried. He reached into the bundle and first felt a set of civilian clothes. Inside the clothes was a soul crystal card and the long-desired bronze lamp.

He didn't even need to take it out to check. The moment he touched the bronze lamp, the faint sensation from the Heavenly Soul Pearl confirmed it was genuine.

Old Wang's heart bloomed with joy, and he beamed, giving the three a thumbs-up: "Good brothers! Reliable!"

"It was me who stole it!" Badeluo said proudly. "Grandpa went to the capital in the morning, and I climbed up right after! Let me tell you, big brother, that cable rope was really wobbly..."

"What an adventure!" Old Wang sighed, patting Badeluo on the shoulder. "Fourth Brother, you’ve really gone through a lot!"

"Alright, alright, big brother, these are just my duties, nothing to praise!" Aota said anxiously, his tone tense. "Don’t delay any longer, big brother. If His Majesty remembers you and sends someone to the Nebula Hall with a bowl of Xuecai soup to sober you up, you won’t be able to leave!"

"Yeah, yeah, the longer we wait, the more things can go wrong. Hurry up and go!" Dongbuluo urged.

Old Wang laughed heartily, taking out a set of commoner’s clothes from his bag and changing into them. "Brothers, I’m off first!"

"Take care, big brother!" Aota was almost in tears, finally seeing this big brother off. It wasn’t easy, and only they knew how much they had all sacrificed. "We’ll miss you!"

"Take care!"

Farewell... The three brothers looked at each other, silently uttering the word in their hearts.

The bag on his back wasn’t large, but it felt heavy, the weight of the bronze lamp no small matter.

Coming to Ice Spirit, though he had suffered quite a bit at first, with the additional fifty million greeting gift from the Sea Star Guild President, he had made a cool million lios. He also got the bronze lamp containing the Heavenly Soul Pearl, gained three younger brothers, became a prince consort, and even acquired an extraordinary snow wolf king. Old Wang’s heart was filled with joy.

His legs felt light as he walked, swaying with every step.

He tiptoed past several waves of guards, reaching the palace wall. Looking up at the ‘challenging’ wall, which was over four meters high, he thought about it.

In the past, this would have been a headache, but now it was no problem!

After all, his body had been enhanced by the Heavenly Soul Pearl. Old Wang took a deep breath, adjusted his soul power, and lightly pushed off the ground with his legs. His body shot up, effortlessly clearing the top of the palace wall as if he were riding the clouds.

The cold snow wind blew against his face, filling him with the taste of freedom in the sky!

"Dear Dage, I, Old Wang, have come back to you!" No longer planning to return to Earth, the Rose was now his home, and Old Wang felt genuine joy, unable to resist shouting softly.

Thud!

A pair of hands steadily caught Old Wang as he leaped over the palace wall, giving him a warm embrace filled with fragrance.

Hmm? The place where his head rested was so soft, so fragrant.

Old Wang was a bit dazed, still not fully recovered when he heard a familiar voice, half-laughing, half-teasing, say, "My lord prince consort, it’s been a month, and you seem quite high and mighty."

Old Wang’s eyes widened instantly. This voice...

"Dage, Dage?!"