Chapter 274 – Are You Willing? (1/2)

“That’s right… that Caesar is really lucky, Princess ShenDai Ying is so beautiful.”

“Higgins, now you like ShenDai Ying? Do you like every girl you see?”

“Hehe, is there any man that wouldn’t like a sexy and alluring woman like her?”

“Right… apparently a lot of people have a crush on her, if it wasn’t for her identity, they would already be chasing after her.”

“Sigh, it’s a shame that Caesar got such a bargain…”

The king only got halfway through before the two kids already started talking among themselves.

The man everyone was focused on was undoubtedly Caesar’s father, the king of Lombard Kingdom, William Alex. Lin Xiao at least knew that, but the audience’s reaction made him confused.

The king was preparing to announce something important, so even if their reactions are not of surprise, they should at least silently listen, so why are they all murmuring while smiling like it was some joyous occasion?

Lin Xiao realized that he only came to the banquet but didn’t know what the topic was. Unlike him, everyone else already heard about it and knew so they were preparing to congratulate the king.

The only person that was confused was Lin Xiao.

When ShenDai Ying’s hand was held by the king, there was a flash of gloom in her eyes as she glanced towards the corner and mouthed something before raising her head and regained her smile.

Sorry, I just don’t want to run anymore.

“I’m sure you all already know…” King William revealed a loving smile as his stern heroic expression instantly melted, at the moment he wasn’t a dignified monarch, but a father that was happy for his son.

He squeezed Caesar’s hand wanting to transmit his joy.

“My son, Caesar.”

He also held ShenDai Ying’s hand, but his movements weren’t as natural, but with more prudence.

“Great Qin Empire’s princess, ShenDai household’s beloved daughter, ShenDai Ying.”

He pulled their hands and laughed.

“They’ve gotten to know each other over the past six months. He has a lot of shortcomings, although he’s kind but a bit obstinate… haha, just like me when I was younger.”

“As for ShenDai Ying… I think everyone can see, beautiful and intelligent. It’s really by the grace of the goddess that such an outstanding child will be with my son.”

King William looked around and saw Caesar with a scowl, so he glared at him and squeezed his hand tightly until Caesar had to clench his hand to endure it. When he turned and saw ShenDai Ying’s graceful smile, King William burst with joy again as his mood improved.

“Today is their engagement banquet. Since it’s been so long, it’s time to put a date to it. According to the agreement with the empress, their wedding will be held half a year from now!”

Along with the king’s final announcement, the crowd cheered.

Even the frivolous Higgins also respectfully raised his glass along with everyone else blessing the king.

The entire banquet hall was filled with a joyous atmosphere, with people reveling in this with the king.

The only one who looked out of place was a youth sitting in the corner with a pale face.

Crunch…

Elena suddenly heard a sound that made her scalp itch, when she looked down, she realized that Lin Xiao bent the gold plated spoon that he was gripping.

Who knows where he got the strength from, he was clearly just a frail magician. The one that gave him the strength was probably that princess that was everyone’s focal point.

Elena already said that she was someone who was good at disguising herself, like Lin Xiao.

Yes, she was right.

ShenDai Ying was currently beaming holding her glass and she was no doubt the star of the banquet.

However, her occasional dark glances to the corner betrayed her heart.

“Does your heart ache?”

Elena took the bent spoon from him and gently placed it on the table while calmly asking.

“…”

There was no response.

Of course, even if he didn’t respond, Elena already knew the answer.

Rather than asking whether it hurt, it was more appropriate to ask whether his wounded heart could still continue beating.