Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince - Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince - Chapter 13

Chapter 13

The snow in the North lasted a few more days. Xian Sheng actually got to see the thick snow covering the ground. He was eager to go out and play in the snow, but was strictly stopped by Zhan Lue because he got a cold and then a fever.

He was locked in the room. Although Xian Sheng didn’t make it obvious, he was clearly upset.

The doors and windows were shut. Xian Sheng’s head felt heavy and his nose was stuffed. He had a lung disease in the first place. Now that he coughed from time to time, his chest was slightly in pain from the vibrations. He lied in bed, barely breathing through his mouth.

Zhan Lue ordered a royal physician over and they prescribed a prescription. Although Xian Sheng took the prescription for two days, his conditions didn’t improve.

This piece of news quickly spread across the entire royal palace. The common people all heard about it and they began to discuss it spiritedly.

The break was over and Zhan Lue was forced back to the military camp. On the way back while riding the horse, the capital showered in ice and snow was still bustling with excitement. He stopped and looked around, buying a baked sesame seed-coated cake.

He got back on his horse and left when a young man suddenly walked out from the corner. He glanced at Zhan Lue’s rear view, his gaze cold.

The person besides him said, “I heard that Princess Xian Sheng fell sick again. She probably won’t come to the ice soccer competition.”

“We’ll find a way.”

“…There are people spreading rumors that she won’t make it past the first winter of the North.”

In the man’s eyes, there was a sense of killing. The man on his side lowered his eyes and said respectfully, “But this subordinate think that the Princess has her own heaven, and will wait until the Prince come home.”

In the mansion, Xian Sheng was leaning against the window to read a book. He put a fire basin beside him and said, “The prince is back.”

Then, he started to get lost in his thoughts.

Zhan Lue would always bring him back food these few days. He didn’t have a good appetite, but the rare and uncommon snacks would always arouse his appetite. The moment he thought of it, drool flowed down his lips. When Zhan Lue left this morning, he specially reminded him to bring back the baked sesame seed-coated cake from yesterday.

The baked sesame seed-coated cake could also be dipped in soup, so it wasn’t that dry. However, the soup was warm in the beginning, so it couldn’t soften the cake. It was due to this that made the cake crispy and tasty. Mixed along with the soup, it was delicious.

When Zhan Lue walked in, Xian Sheng already sat down by the table, well-behaved. He was waiting eagerly like a puppy or kitten waiting to be fed.

Zhan Lue took out the soup from the meal box and warmed it up on the pot on the stove. Then, he delivered the baked sesame seed-coated cake he kept in his chest to Xian Sheng. He said, “The ice soccer competition will be held in three days. If the princess still hasn’t recovered by then, you won’t be able to join in on the fun.”

The warmed soup was brought to the table. Xian Sheng tossed bits of the cake in there and said unhappily, “I will recover.”

He used his chopsticks to submerge the cake into the soup, eating it like that. His body quickly warmed up. He lifted his head in satisfaction only to see Zhan Lue gone from the room.

Usually, when he was at home, his elder brothers would stay with him. But only Zhan Lue would come look for him nowadays.

He wasn’t annoyed. He walked over to the couch. Zhan Lue slept here at night, but it was his place in the morning. He could hear the snow falling on the ground although separated by the window. Sometimes, he heard rustling. Sometimes, the birds would chirp on sunny days. It was quite pleasing and satisfying.

It was unclear how long passed before someone suddenly knocked on the window. He shifted his gaze and the rustling noise began again. Xian Sheng hesitated before reaching over to push the window to the side. There wasn’t anyone outside. However, there was a cute and funny-looking snowman standing in the yard. It had a chubby and round belly, and two foggy-black eyes. Zhan Lue’s red windbreaker was on time, and it made the snowman look quite handsome.

He suddenly realized something. Xian Sheng laughed and hurriedly looked for Zhan Lue’s figure. He didn’t see him. He immediately leaned against the window and peered out. Zhan Lue was hiding by the side of the window. Seeing his action, he walked over and pushed his head back. “How can a princess act like this?”

Xian Sheng sat back down on the couch, thinking that he wasn’t a princess from the start. He leaned against the window and asked, “Didn’t you refuse to let me open the window?”

“There isn’t much wind today. You can keep it open for a while.” Zhan Lue looked at Xian Sheng’s smile and suddenly asked, “Princess, is your period gone yet?”

He suddenly shifted the topic and Xian Sheng murmured, “You promised to wait until I’m willing… Plus, I’m still sick. Cough.”

As though to prove his point, he started coughing again. Zhan Lue seemingly smiled at him before extending his arms, closing the window.

Xian Sheng was speechless.

Zhan Lue walked in from the front door and sat on the cough, hugging Xian Sheng. His eyelashes flickered and his face was pinched. “I don’t think that’s right.”

“What’s not right?”

“If I keep my promise, won’t you just stay sick? You might as well let me have my way, and we’ll treat each other sincerely. It’s better than you trying hard to stay sick. It’s not good for your body either.”

“…Since when did I try to stay sick? Don’t, don’t spew nonsense.”

Zhan Lue lowered his head and kissed him. “I have been enchanted by you lately. After thinking closely about it, although you said I should wait until you’re willing, this is all fake. Rather than you kissing me, it’s better if I just take my chances. So why should I keep my promise?”

“Then…” Xian Sehng grabbed his hands and said nervously, “If you force me, I won’t like you anymore.”

“Princess and I are a legitimate couple. The moment you married over, you should know the responsibilities you have to assume. Isn’t it too late to say that I am forcing you right now?”

He acted lazily, but his grip on Xian Sheng was powerful. He tried his best to keep his legs together and curl his body into a ball. He hugged his hands tightly before starting to cough again. “How, how can you do this? I’m still sick… you…I won’t like you anymore!”

“Does it really matter if you like me or not? Once I have your body, your heart will belong to me soon enough too.”

Xian Sheng’s chest hurt from his twisted logic. His head felt heavy, but he didn’t forget to hug his legs tightly. “Zhan Lue… I’m sick. You can’t do this. I will hate you.”

“How can you possibly be sick so long when it’s just a cold?”

Zhan Lue actually thought he was pretending to be sick? Xian Sheng parted his lips, but suddenly didn’t know what to say. “Your Highness… I know you’re displeased. I, I will help you… don’t touch me, okay?”

Xian Sheng looked and refused to look at Zhan Lue’s expression. He wore an exquisite and pale face. The tear mole by the corner of his eyes was quite attractive. Zhan Lue moved closer and said in a hoarse voice, “Say it again.”

“Let me help you…” Xian Sheng still didn’t look at him. He pursed his lips and said, “With, with my hands.”

By saying that he was willing, he got a few days of peace in return. However, the man was like a wolf. He must keep him hanging by giving him a treat. Otherwise, he’d be swallowed whole. Xian Sheng could only keep this going on a daily basis.

Zhan Lue’s heart pounded quickly like the beating of a drum. He tightened his grip on Xian Shweng as he hugged him. He kissed his face and asked in a dark tone, “Why does princess understand this?”

“…When I was about to get married, there was a book. I, I read it.”

“That’s all?”

Xian Sheng concealed his true thoughts and suddenly punched Zhan Lue’s chest. He pretended to say bashfully and angrily, “What else?”

Zhan Lue smiled and suddenly carried him, walking towards the bed in large strides.

Zhan Lue wasn’t a human.

Xian Sheng was humiliated and annoyed, but he couldn’t help but want to laugh a bit.

He and Zhan Lue sat on the bed together. In Zhan Lue’s indifferent gaze, he silently lowered his head, his expression quiet. He didn’t dare to smile.

Zhan Zhen was born tall and tall, and little Zhan Zhen was quite tall and straight. When he first met him, he thought that today he was only afraid of “Not dying forever”, but he never thought that he would be gone as soon as he met him.

Zhan Zhen himself must be more embarrassed than he is, so Xian Sheng quietly shrinks to one side and does not dare to let him see the clue. Now that he is a woman and a big yellow girl, how can he understand what a man’s “Hair on the trigger” stands for? He wants to be simple and naive, but that’s a bit artificial. He also wants to laugh at him, but he is afraid that he will become angry and angry. Rush over, so silence is the best choice at the moment.

He didn’t move, so Zhan Lue thought he didn’t understand. His desires had vanished, and he calmly collected himself. He got off the bed and walked out.

Zhan Lue who considered himself unexcelled in the world was now just putting on an act.

Xian Sheng wiped his hands and silently laughed under the covers. He coughed hard, and ordered someone to bring over a glass of water. He tidied up and lied back in bed. Thinking of the scene before, he suddenly wanted to laugh again.

The moment Zhan Lue left, he didn’t come back even in the evening. From Ruyi, he went to the study to handle military affairs. Xian Sheng sat in front of the table and said, “Call him over for dinner.”

Zhan Lue didn’t know what to do because he felt awkward, so he temporarily gave up the thought of consummation. It was Xian Sheng’s chance to please him right now. He needed to try his best to let this carnivore have a taste of what it was like to be a vegetarian. If he wanted to control Zhan Lue, he needed to do so on a mental level.

Unsurprisingly, Zhan Lue rejected the offer and even had Ruyi respond in a proper manner, “I’m busy with military affairs, so let the princess rest early.”

It seemed like he didn’t plan on even returning tonight.

If Xian Sheng forced him to come back, it’d be too deliberate. Therefore, Xian Sheng ate on his own and before taking the medicine. He slept a comfortable sleep.

The next day, Ruyi reported, “His Highness slept in the study last night, and went to the military camp early morning.”

Xian Sheng knew what it meant for men, especially Zhan Lue who had his eyes above his head. Even in his eyes, Xian Sheng didn’t know anything, he was still upset for a few days.

Xian Sheng enjoyed life as it is. After his afternoon nap, he went to play chess. Zhan Lue came back in the evening.

He went straight to the study instead of coming to look for him.

Xian Sheng thought about it. Zhan Lue wanted to be by himself for a while. Unless he actively seduced him, Zhan Lue would definitely not do anything to him. This was the best time to guide him to become a vegetarian. He had someone bring the food over. After tidying himself, he wore his wide and big cloak before walking out of the room.

There was wind in the corridor, so Xian Sheng quickened his pace. When he arrived, he didn’t have the guards report. He grabbed the tray from the servant and walked right in.

He was too beautiful. That’s why he purposely opted for a simple and neat manner. Even though he was sick, he still acted elegant and gentle. He was so refined that others couldn’t even think badly of him.

Seeing Xian Sheng coming in, Zhan Lue said indifferently, “Why did you come?”

“I came to bring you some food.” Xian Sheng gently placed the tray down and asked, “Are you still….very busy tonight?”

“Yes.” Zhan Lue unfolded the folding notebook and read it carefully. While concentrating, he said, “Go back. Don’t get a cold.”

Xian Sheng didn’t move. He looked down, his beautiful face wearing a faint worrisome expression. Zhan Lue couldn’t help but look at him, asking, “You want to say something?”

“Did I…offend Your Highness?”

“No.” Zhan Lue raised his brows. “Why do you think that?”

“You used to visit me frequently, but you suddenly disappeared for the past few days. I thought I did something wrong…”

His gaze was too innocent. It seemed like he didn’t know why Zhan Lue was staying away from him at all. Zhan Lue felt gloomy in his heart, but didn’t think that there was anything wrong with Xian Sheng’s concern.

“Then…hubby, are you going back to sleep tonight?”

“What did you call me?”

“H-hubby.”

“…” Xian Sheng used to say this teasingly, but now that he said this in a serious manner, Zhan Lue felt his throat going dry. After a moment, he said, “Yes.”

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