A moment later, Lu Wanqing belatedly reacted. She looked at her third brother and suddenly smiled, "Third brother, how can you monopolize Little Harvey like this?"
Lu Yang looked at her.
Her stomach suddenly rumbled.
Lu Yang rubbed the top of her head and said, "Are you hungry? Let's go have breakfast together."
"I want to eat too, Your Majesty. What are we having for breakfast today?" Little Harvey's eyes lit up at the mention of food. Yesterday's dinner was delicious, he loved it and wanted more.
Lu Wanqing also looked at her third brother expectantly.
Lu Yang shook his head, "I don't know."
These were arranged by the household robots. He usually didn't bother with such things.
They went to the dining hall together and found a table laden with delicious food. Little Harvey's eyes immediately widened. His mother was no longer as appealing. He immediately let go of his mommy's hand and dashed towards the food.
"Harvey, wash your hands!" Lu Wanqing quickly warned. Little Harvey froze mid-reach, his hand poised to grab food, upon hearing his mother's words.
Soon, robots brought water, and they washed their hands before eating.
Little Harvey ate with immense joy during this meal, though his table manners were a bit unrefined.
Lu Wanqing also ate happily. She hadn't felt this happy in a long time. Being with her third brother made her feel as if she had returned to a carefree past.
After breakfast, Bai Jinian, one of the four elders, arrived and requested to speak with His Majesty in the study about official matters.
Lu Wanqing knew that imperial affairs were not something she should interfere with, so she didn't pry. Instead, she let her third brother go. She then looked at Harvey, filled with joy. From today onwards, Little Harvey could officially attend school!
With that thought, Lu Wanqing informed Xavier of the news and asked if he wanted to accompany them to the Imperial Elementary School to handle Little Harvey's enrollment.
Outside the Imperial Palace, in a luxurious villa, Xavier received Lu Wanqing's message and was surprised.
Although he knew yesterday that Lu Wanqing and the Emperor were discussing Harvey's schooling, the efficiency of arranging it for today was astounding.
"By the way, we want Harvey to attend the Imperial Elementary School. It's the best elementary school in the Empire. Do you think it's okay?" Lu Wanqing quickly inquired.
Too many things had happened yesterday, and she hadn't had a chance to tell Xavier. However, it wasn't too late now. If Xavier disagreed, they could choose another school.
But...
The Imperial Elementary School was the best in the Empire. Xavier shouldn't object, right?
"Okay," Xavier agreed without hesitation.
Xavier wasn't foolish. Harvey's school was personally selected by the Emperor and Lu Wanqing, so it was undoubtedly the best school in the Empire. Who wouldn't want their child to study at the most excellent institution?
"Right, there's one more thing," Lu Wanqing remembered and quickly added.
"Harvey lived a nomadic life with the space pirates before. He might have some academic gaps compared to other students. After discussing it with my third brother and me, we've decided to hire a few tutors for Harvey. After school, the tutors will help him catch up on the knowledge he missed over the past few years," Lu Wanqing explained.
Xavier's eyes held a subtle meaning, "Third brother?"
Lu Wanqing: "..."
Lu Wanqing knew that Little Harvey had already complained to Xavier. Now, she simply explained a few things, clarifying her connection with her third brother.
"Xavier, if the Emperor is my third brother, we can completely trust him. He would never harm us," Lu Wanqing stated earnestly after her explanation.
"Mm," Xavier nodded.
Xavier was silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you."
He was grateful to Lu Wanqing for giving him a chance at a new life. Without it, he and Harvey might have wandered the interstellar for their entire lives.
"No need to thank me. It's all luck," Lu Wanqing said with a smile.
Xavier also smiled and nodded, "Yes."
Lu Wanqing's luck was indeed exceptionally good.
"When are we going?" Xavier asked.
Lu Wanqing paused, looking up outside the window. Then she said, "I'm not too sure. Third brother is... he's a bit busy for now. I'll ask him when he comes out."
"Okay," Xavier agreed.
After ending the communication, Lu Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief and then quietly waited with Little Harvey.
Inside the study, Bai Jinian said cautiously, "Your Majesty, the Federation has sent a communication inquiring about Miss Lu Wanqing."
"What about?" Lu Yang asked, his tone indifferent.
Bai Jinian said nervously, "They want to confirm if Miss Lu is indeed in our Imperial Palace."
"Yes, they want to know, so tell them," Lu Yang replied.
Bai Jinian became more tense and added, "Also, the Federation wants to send someone to see Miss Lu."
Lu Yang narrowed his eyes, his voice suddenly turning dangerous, "Just to see?"
Bai Jinian immediately became nervous, "Your Majesty, that's what they said."
Lu Yang remained silent for a long time before speaking, "The children in the Federation and their father can come. No one else."
"If they want to fight, let them," Lu Yang added.
Bai Jinian: "..."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will reply to them immediately," Bai Jinian said quickly.
After Bai Jinian left, Lu Yang also stood up and exited the room.
Side Hall.
Lu Yang entered and saw Qingqing waiting for him in the palace. A smile instantly spread across his face, and his steps quickened involuntarily as he walked towards her.
Lu Wanqing heard the movement and turned her head. Seeing her third brother, she immediately stood up with joy.
"Third brother," Lu Wanqing walked over and tugged at his sleeve.
Lu Yang reached out and tidied Lu Wanqing's stray hairs, smiling, "It's all done."
Little Harvey stood to the side, looking at His Majesty and his mother with suspicious eyes. Something felt... off?
"Let's go, we're taking this little guy to school," Lu Yang said with a smile the next moment.
Lu Wanqing also brightened up, nodding, "Okay."
"By the way, third brother, I've messaged Xavier. After all, Xavier is Harvey's father, and we should notify him about sending Harvey to school," Lu Wanqing said.
Xavier?
Lu Yang's eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of danger.
"Qingqing, do you like him?" Lu Yang suddenly asked.
Lu Wanqing froze, surprised, "What?"
Lu Yang looked into Lu Wanqing's eyes and suddenly smiled. He nodded, "Yes, I understand."
Qingqing's eyes were so pure, without a trace of that space pirate. How could she possibly like that pirate? Lu Yang understood, and he was happy.
"What?" Lu Wanqing was very confused. She looked at her third brother strangely.
"Why would I like him?" Lu Wanqing finally reacted, but she found it very odd that her third brother would ask such a question.
"I don't like him," Lu Wanqing stated.
Lu Yang was happy and nodded, "Yes, I know."
"You can call him. We'll go to school now," Lu Yang said.
Lu Wanqing immediately became happy and nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, yes."
Lu Wanqing opened her optical computer and sent a message to Xavier.
At the same time, Lu Yang's optical computer chimed. It was a message from the Empire's main brain. The identity information for Lu Wanqing, Xavier, and others had been successfully registered. From now on, Lu Wanqing, Harvey, Xavier, and the members of the Undying Pirate Group were all citizens of the Empire. They were no longer pirates and were under the Empire's protection.