Runaway Guide (逃婚指南 - ABO)

Chapter 67 - At the Engagement Ceremony, the Prince Got Kissed

Xi Wei totally hadn’t expected that things would develop like this.

The way he had seen it, before Klaire came back, he could use the excuse of “waiting for the person I like to return” to refuse any engagements His Majesty might arrange for him. After Klaire returned, he could use “Klaire hasn’t found his footing in the Morningstar Corps yet” as a reason to delay his marriage. As it turned out, Klaire flew up the ranks and was promoted to major general in one short year. His excuses had been completely used up.

Faced with His Majesty’s gentle, affectionate gaze, Xi Wei hated that he couldn’t dig a hole and bury himself in it. He couldn’t help but complain at heart. Klaire, what are you doing putting in so much effort? Couldn’t you take your time a bit? Is it impossible to rise to major general after ten years?

When His Majesty saw Xi Wei’s complicated expression, he finally couldn’t help but come down from his throne and gently pat his son’s shoulder. He asked, “What’s wrong? Do you have any objections?”

“I…” Xi Wei didn’t know what was best to say.

Berg interrupted, “Is it that you’re still not ready? You feel like it’s too early for marriage?”

Sure enough, his uncle knew him! As if he’d found a lifesaver, Xi Wei nodded hard and said, “Yes, I think it’s too early to marry!”

Berg smiled and said, “So let’s set the engagement first.”

Xi Wei: “...”

Berg looked back at His Majesty. “Brother, what do you think? Klaire’s only just been promoted to major general. He still needs some time to take over the work at the Morningstar Corps. Holding a wedding now really is a bit rushed. What’s more, General Byron is sure to prepare a separate villa for this pair of newlyweds. Otherwise, when Xi Wei has his heat later on, it’s not like he can live together with his elders.”

Xi Wei: “...”

“That’s what I was thinking. We should take the opportunity this New Year to arrange the engagement, so the elders’ minds can be at ease.” His Majesty Trand looked back at Queen Anna. “As for the official wedding, let’s wait until General Byron has everything ready next year and hold it then.”

Anna smiled and said, “Your Majesty said it right. When Madam Grace hears this news, she’ll definitely be very happy! She’s already picked out Xi Wei’s home for after their wedding. It’s at 101 Fern Street, right between the palace and General Byron’s official residence. As long as Your Majesty approves, they can start construction right away.”

Trand nodded in satisfaction. “Yes, Madam Grace does things pretty considerately. After Xi Wei gives birth to a prince, it’ll be convenient for him to carry the child back to the palace.”

Xi Wei: “...”

The more the three elders chatted, the happier they became. They even started talking about hugging their grandchildren and that kind of thing. His Majesty said that Xi Wei had to have four children at least, while the Queen thought that four was too many, and would be too exhausting for Xi Wei. Berg said that it was best to let these kinds of things take their natural course… They talked and talked, and when they looked back, they found that the main topic of discussion, Xi Wei, had disappeared without a trace.

His Majesty said, surprised, “What happened to Xi Wei?!”

Berg smiled and said, “He ran away.”

Anna rubbed her forehead. “Maybe he was shy.”

Xi Wei didn’t know about being shy, he just felt that staying there listening to his father and mother discuss the question of how many children he would have in the future really made the hairs down his back stand up!