Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince - Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince - Chapter 5

Chapter 5

[ this chapter contains more than 4500 words :0 ,,, so expect more long chapters y’all<3 ]

Xian Sheng clenched his teeth and said in the most serious, fierce, and annoyed tone, trying to scare Zhan Lue off, "Zhan. Lue!"

"Hubby is here."

"…"

To Zhan Lue, Xian Sheng's seriousness, fierceness, and irritation were like the perfume sprayed on him. The man admired Xian Sheng's teary look and he said, "What does the princess want to say?"

The corner of Xian Sheng's lips couldn't help but tremble. His messy hair was stuck to his face. He didn't even realize how pitiful and beautiful he looked.

He told himself that Zhan Lue was just a hilarious person. He didn't know that he was teasing a male and when he found out the truth, he would cut off his tongue in disgust.

But no matter men or women, while being at a disadvantage, there were probably only a few people who could tolerate Zhan Lue, this annoying person, and not explode.

Don't mention the delicate and pampered princess.

Xiao Sheng's chest heaved up and down. "You…you stay away from me."

Zhan Lue thought about it before saying, "Then I'll have someone come over to dress the princess up?"

Xiao Sheng told himself that if he hurt his health from being angry, no one could help him. He wanted to calm down, but he was unable to suppress the anger in his heart. "What exactly do you want?"

"I want you."

The blatant words made Xian Sheng's eyes widen.

The man in front of him was like a predator at night. He didn't bother to disguise his greed and exposed his motive in front of him. Xian Sheng trembled at this feeling of violation.

He instinctively moved back, but he was already on the bed. This was the tent and there was no place to go. Now, he suddenly fell off the crack between the bed and the tent cloth. From outside, one could see a bump on the tent cloth.

Xian Sheng remained silent for a while.

It hurts. He was in a daze from the fall and then he felt dizzy, temporarily fainting.

By the time he regained consciousness, he was carried up from the ground by Zhan Lue. The bed that was moved to the side was kicked back to its original spot. Zhan Lue placed him on the bed and knitted his eyebrows, asking, "Princess?"

Xian Sheng took in a deep breath, recalling what just happened. He was furious and he felt the sweetness of the blood in his throat. He violently coughed a few times because of anger and the blood splashed on Zhan Lue's chest. It was a ghastly sight.

Zhan Lue's heart thumped violently. "Doctor!!"

Military Doctor Hu was quickly called over. When he saw the beautiful woman lying in bed, he was shocked. He was secretly thinking that His Highness was so violent that the woman was knocked out as a result.

After he took his pulse, he realized that it was because the blood flow overwhelmed his heart as a result of anger. He knitted his eyebrows and said, "Everyone said that the princess of the Liang Country was weak and sickly as a child. Now it seems like that is indeed the truth and her body isn't in the best condition."

Zhan Lue's expression turned unwell. "What do you mean?"

"She clearly lacks qi and blood, so her breath is uneven. She is plagued with sickness. Looking at her pale face, there might be other sicknesses too. Who knows how long she could live with a weak body like hers." After he finished, he saw that Zhan Lue's expression turned heavy. He waved his hands and said, "Your Highness, do what you want with the flower before it wilts. The princess is clearly too delicate and can't endure too much torture."

Xian Sheng was worried that his identity might be exposed, so he paid close attention to the words. However, because of his weak body, he couldn't open his eyes for the moment. He vaguely listened to the voice by his ears and secretly cursed. The North Country's people are all bastards. He was already sick to this point and the doctor still lets Zhan Lue do as he wishes. Wasn't he basically letting Zhan Lue f*ck him while he still could?

He moved his lips and let out a small mumble. Zhan Lue hurriedly moved over to hear him say, "Bast….shameless…"

Zhan Zhen was speechless

Xian Sheng was conscious.

He was not only conscious, but also angry. He coughed half a mouthful of blood. His brow was locked, his fingers were scratched on the mattress, and he scolded him weakly. Then he was quiet again.

This time, he completely fainted.

Zhan Lue revealed a tint of regret. "Write up a prescription first. Wait until she wakes up."

Jiang Qin quickly carried the bowl of medicine over and he reminded, "Your Highness, Military Doctor Hu said that the bitter scent on the princess was due to the fact she grew up taking medicine. In the military, there aren't that many tonics available for the princess."

Ever since Xian Sheng fainted, Zhen Lue would go check Xian Sheng's breath every now and then. Xian Sheng breathed faintly, so even though he was sleeping, it felt like his breath was going to disappear any moment. Zhan Lue didn't relax his eyebrows. Taking the bowl of medicine from Jiang Qin, he said, "Have a person go to the capital to collect the tonics."

Jiang Qin almost kneeled down. Good one. He just snatched the princess over this morning and in the afternoon, he almost caused her to die. Now he has the face to collect tonics for her? The Liang Country is probably more willing to let the princess die than to give you the medicine, so you can put it to waste.

"Is this…suitable?"

Zhan Lue said, "What's unfit with letting the Liang princess take medicine from the Liang Country?"

That is true… but Jiang Qin felt like he wanted his face.

Zhan Lue picked up the spool and blew on the medicine. Seeing that he still didn't leave, he asked, "Anything else?"

"Nothing." Jiang Qin turned around and walked out. He thought about it before running over to ask Military Doctor Hu, "Can the princess live by relying on our medicine?"

"Probably for a day or two."

Jiang Qin felt comforted. Then he'll decide whether or not to go to the capital to get medicine a day or two later.

Who knew that the Liang princess's body was that weak? His Highness didn't get a taste of her yet which is why he must be so concerned for her. If he really had a taste, who knows whether he'll just toss her to the side.

In the tent, Zhan Lue noticed that Xian Sheng was entirely unconscious. He tried feeding him a spoon of medicine but a half of it flowed down the corner of her lips. He only subconsciously swallowed half of it.

He glanced at the pale lips in front of him and reached over to wipe away the soup that slid down the corner of his lips. He took a sip of the medicine and then pinched Xian Sheng's chin, feeding him mouth to mouth. The mouthful of medicine slid out from the corner of Xian Sheng's lips and then he fed him it again. At the same time, he slightly raised Xian Sheng's neck, making him subconsciously open his mouth. The process repeated and he finally fed him the bowl of medicine.

The pale lips flushed as a result of his feeding.

Zhan Lue licked his lips. The medicine was bitter but he felt like he was tasting candy.

When Xian Sheng woke up, it was midnight. The moment he opened his eyes, the nightmare-like voice rang. "You're awake?"

He suddenly supported himself and sat up, glancing coldly at Zhan Lue. The latter placed his elbow on the table on the bedside. With one hand, he supported his chin, seemingly tired as well. He lazily said, "Since the princess is fine, I'm going to get in bed to rest too."

Xian Sheng waited for him to leave only to see the man getting in bed. Xian Sheng acted like a kitten whose territory was being invaded and his hair stood up. "Zhan Luelue!"

Zhan Lue looked over and there was a tint of chilliness in his gaze. "People who dared to call me by this nickname have died already."

The Liang people had given him this nickname after he was defeated by Qin Tao. Those who dared to call him this nickname in front of his face were slashed to death by him. There was no exception. Xian Sheng also heard of a good friend of his from the Jin Country that called him this name who was killed right on the scene by Zhan Lue. This man was noble and had exceptional martial arts skills. He could become ruthless although smiling just a moment before. Almost no one dared to offend him.

He was terrified in his heart, but that didn't stop him from being hostile to his enemy. He slowly said, "Then kill me."

Zhan Lue placed down his hand which was unbuttoning his clothes.

Whoosh—

His personal sword was unsheathed and the candle flame flickered. He gazed icily at Xian Sheng and the latter felt a sense of chilliness on his neck. Xian Sheng instinctively closed his eyes.

He held in his breath and didn't detect any pain after a long time. He opened his eyes to see Zhan Lue's face in front of him. He subconsciously leaned back again. Yet, Zhan Lue moved over and placed a hand behind Xian Sheng, propping himself up.

Xian Sheng was bewildered. Zhan Lue raised his finger and gently knocked on the tent cloth behind him. There was a deep bang. "I had someone put up a board outside, so you don't need to worry about falling off."

Xian Sheng was stunned. After a moment he realized that his back was leaning against something hard like a wall.

He was a bit confused. "I broke your rules. If you don't kill me today, how are you going to keep up your dignity?"

Zhan Lue said half-heartedly, "The princess is so considerate, so how could I bear to kill you?"

Xian Sheng had trouble reading him. He knitted his eyebrows and then said purposely, "Zhan Luelue."

Zhan Lue smiled.

Xian Sheng was confused so he continued, "Zhan Luelue."

Zhan Lue smiled again and there was an interesting glint in his eyes.

Xian Sheng repeated a third time, "Zhan Luelue."

Zhan Lue patiently reminded, "Why must the princess provoke me? Be careful that you're going to bear the consequences."

Xian Sheng was seeking death. "Zhan…oomph!"

His parted lips were suddenly captured by Zhan Lue. Xian Sheng was stunned for a moment before he immediately raised his hands to push him. However, his wrists were restrained by Zhan Lue and raised above his head. Zhan Lue sucked on his gentle lips.

After a moment, they parted lips. Zhan Lue wasn't satisfied with just a kiss. He said, "Killing you isn't the only way to stop you from talking."

Xian Sheng lived in the palace for many years, so he had never experienced something of this sort. After he temporarily panicked, he gazed at Zhan Lue angrily and said, "You…"

Zhan Lue acted like he was going to listen.

"Zhan…"

Zhan Lue looked up and half-smiled.

Xian Sheng was speechless and continued to call Zhan Lue by his nickname as though purposely enticing him to kiss him.

He was furious from humiliation and his cheeks flushed. He looked like he was about to cough blood, so when Zhan Lue saw this, he said, "I'll bring you back tomorrow."

Xian Sheng coughed. As expected, his attention was shifted to this topic. He asked skeptically, "You're going to let me go?"

"Are you happy?"

Xian Sheng didn't dare to be happy. He said with a straight face, "Are you saying the truth?"

"You have a weak body and there isn't much medicine in the military camp right now. I temporarily can't support you."

Zhan Lue had a decent face. When he talked peacefully and calmly, he wasn't that annoying either. Xian Sheng believed him and said, "Then let me go first."

Zhan Lue got lucky this time, so it was easy to talk to him for now. He let Xian Sheng go and the latter moved his wrist around. He couldn't help but ask, "What's the condition?"

The moment he went back, he'll definitely help the Liang Country go against him. Zhan Lue had suffered in his hands before, so how could he possibly let him go that easily?

Zhan Lue didn't respond and instead, he laid down. "I'm tired. Let's talk tomorrow."

The beds in the military camp were narrow, so if Xian Sheng wanted to sleep, he needed to be nearly on top of Zhan Lue. Although he wasn't a woman, he had the title of the Liang princess on his head. It was unsuitable no matter what.

Xian Sheng was by his feet and he glanced at him resentfully. He leaned against the wooden board and closed his eyes.

After a long while, Xian Sheng was tired both physically and emotionally. He quickly fell asleep. Zhan Lue opened his eyes and then turned around to say in his ears, "Princess?"

The little sickly person was a deep sleeper. Zhan Lue pushed him and the latter fell back. Before he fell off the bed, Zhan Lue wrapped his arm around his waist, easily pulling him into his arms. This brought a smile to his face.

He really believed in his words and slept peacefully.

The next day, the sun was bright. Xian Sheng woke up but didn't see Zhan Lue. He glanced at his clothes. Thankfully, it was still on him and this comforted him. However, his stomach started rumbling.

Maids quickly came in and pulled the curtains to the side, smiling. "Princess, you're awake. You must be hungry. Let this maid bring over some food."

After Xian Sheng rinsed his teeth, he sat on a chair and quietly ate his breakfast. The maid continued, "Let this maid dress the princess up."

Zhan Lue said that he was going to bring him back, so it didn't look good if he went back with messy hair. Therefore, Xian Sheng nodded and sat in front of the mirror. He allowed the maid to mess about with his hair. He ordered, "Don't put on makeup. I don't like it."

"This is top-quality blush and it also smells very good." The maid delivered it over for him to see. She said in a soft voice, "Look at it."

"It's fine." Xian Sheng said, "You don't need to do any complicated hairstyles either. Just make it simple."

The maid didn't dare to disobey him. She helped him pull his hair into a bun before advising, "The princess has pale lips. It'll make your lips look redder if you apply some lip balm."

Xian Sheng glanced at himself through the mirror. If his elder brother found out he coughed blood yesterday, he'll definitely be worried again. Therefore, he swiped a bit of lip balm and applied it on his lips.

After he tidied everything up, the maid ironed the wrinkled clothes he wore yesterday. Xian Sheng paid no attention to it, focusing his mind on returning back to the capital.

He didn't want to see Zhan Luelue yesterday, wanting to anger him. Now that he wanted to see him today, he was gone.

He gazed sideways and asked, "Where's your Crown Prince?"

"This maid doesn't know."

What is Zhan Lue playing at?

Xian Sheng was bewildered. He couldn't wait any longer and walked out, pulling the curtains to the side which immediately attracted many gazes.

The people in the military were on expeditions frequently. They had never seen such a beautiful woman. Even though Xian Sheng only applied lip balm, his face was overly beautiful. Even more, the clothes on him made him appear refreshing and elegant, making people touched.

Xian Sheng didn't mind the gazes as he asked, "Where's the Crown Prince Zhan Lue?"

"Your Highness…" Someone was about to respond when a person walked out from the tent across. Zhan Lue's eyes landed on him and there were sparkling glints. He glanced at Xian Sheng and gradually walked over, asking, "You're ready?"

Xian Sheng could ignore everyone else's gazes, but Zhan Lue looked like he was going to eat him. Xian Sheng avoided his gaze and said, "You promised me."

"Come."

Zhan Lue extended his hand. Xian Sheng knitted his eyebrows and placed his hands behind his back, afraid that he might forcibly grab his hands.

He didn't give Zhan Lue face but the latter wasn't angry either. He ordered for people to bring the horse carriage over and he said, "Princess, this way please."

This bad guy suddenly started being polite, making Xian Sheng feel strange. Seeing that he was in high spirits, Xian Sheng glanced out and looked at the formation of the enemy camp, secretly remembering this in his heart.

Tens of thousands of soldiers were ready and they marched behind the horse carriage in great fanfare, walking towards the capital. Xian Sheng looked up at the man in front of him and called, "Crown Prince Zhan Lue."

The man pulled on the reins of the horse and stopped. The horse carriage carrying Xian Sheng moved a few steps before reaching Zhan Lue. Xian Sheng said, "You're really going to bring me back?"

"I keep my words."

Xian Sheng looked back. Although he could only see the vast troops, he could hear the trembling footsteps. Although the tens of thousands of soldiers were bringing Xian Sheng back to the capital, but to the people in the capital, they were ferocious and fierce beasts approaching them.

"You…Can you let the Liang Country go?"

Zhan Lue's gaze quietly landed on Xian Sheng's face. "Why is the princess that innocent?"

Xian Sheng pursed his lips tightly. He placed the curtains down and sat in the center of the horse carriage steadily. His face was stiff. The two countries were at war, so how could they treat it as a joke? He knew how hilarious his question was. If he could swap places with Zhan Lue and the Liang Country was only one step away from destroying the Jin Country and taking over the world, would he let the Jin Country go?

The answer is definitely not.

There was not a single ambitious person who would abandon the land they conquered.

But even though he didn't get the answer he wanted, Xian Sheng didn't regret asking the question. Even if Zhan Lue thought that he was stupid and hilarious.

This was because being greedy wasn't shameless. Trying to survive was a person's natural instinct.

Zhan Lue brought his army to the capital once again. Yet, Xian Sheng heard a voice that he never thought he could've heard. "Your Highness Zhan Lue!"

"Empress Mother…" Xian Sheng pulled the curtains to the side and gazed at the woman standing in front. Wei Xuan also saw him. Her eyes became teary and she wanted to come over, but stopped herself.

Xiansheng got out of the car and came slowly, but he was stopped by an unsheathed knife under Zhan Zhen's horse.

Before Wei Xuan moved, Xian Ning said eagerly, "Zhan Zhen, how on earth are you willing to let Sheng'er go?"

"It seems like the princess is very important to you." Zhan Lue gently pushed Xian Sheng back with his sword. Xian Sheng was forced to move back and he couldn't help but glare at him.

Zhan Lue smiled and said, "Let me guess. Did the Liang Country use the princess to make a deal with someone in exchange for backup?"

Wei Xuan's gaze coldened. She took two steps forward and said in a gentle voice, "I'm just taking my daughter home as a mother today. Everyone in the Liang Country knows that Sheng'er has a weak body since birth. Your Highness Zhan Lue, please let her go seeing that she's a woman and let her back home."

"Woman?" He smiled. Wei Xuan's heart tightened. She was secretly thinking whether the Crown Prince was that vulgar and noticed Xian Sheng's true gender.

Zhan Lue continued, "Commanding the army from the city tower and arranging the formation according to the situation aren't things that normal women could do."

Wei Xuan exhaled heavily but her expression didn't change. She was about to say something when he saw Zhan Lue rolling over and getting off the horse. "I understand the Empress, but I didn't come here to battle today. I'm here to make a deal with you guys."

The military counselor by his side was confused, but Jiang Qin quickly said in his ears, "It seems like His Highness still didn't give up."

Wei Xuan smiled. "Your Highness, please."

"I want to marry her."

Now, not just the military counselor, but even Jiang Qin was confused. Marry? Oh. He wants to marry the princess.

Wei Xuan maintained a faint smile. The Southern Liangs had various expressions on their faces. Xian Sheng reacted first and siad, "You want to marry me in order to humiliate the Liang Country?"

Zhan Lue looked at him and said, "We'll get married legally."

The moment he said this, everyone was confused.

Even the person involved, Xian Sheng, couldn't avoid this. He knitted his eyebrows and said, "Married…legally…?"

"Yes. There will be a matchmaker and dowry. You'll sit on the sedan chair and get married to me officially. You'll be my Princess Consort."

He gazed at him as though caring for a fool. Xian Sheng immediately shifted his gaze away and plastered a stiff face. Wei Xuan suddenly said, "This isn't suitable. Sheng'er…she is weak. If she goes to the Northern Country, how is she going to get used to the coldness?"

"So the Empress is saying that you're willing to battle again just so the princess doesn't marry me?"

Wei Xuan said, "If the princess marries you, you'll let the Liang Country go?"

"Yes."

"But if the princess is unwilling…"

Zhan Lue looked at Wei Xuan again and gradually said, "Then I'll start a war again, breaking through the capital and capturing the Emperor. I'll kill the Xian Family and take over the world."

"You…" Xian Sheng said, "This is a threat?"

"It's either a threat or a promise. It depends on the princess's choice."

"How is it a promise?"

"I will marry her officially, so I naturally will prepare dowry."

"Dowry how so?"

"Ten cities."

Before Xian Sheng could react, the military counselor behind him hurriedly said, "Your Highness!"

Zhan Lue stopped them without looking back. Wei Xuang said, "Your Highness is still young and you can't make a promise just like that. Plus, parents are in charge of the marriages. If Your Highness is being genuine, then go back and tell the Emperor of the Jin Country. Have him send envoys over to the capital to talk about the specifics."

Zhan Lue calmly said, "Empress Wei is right. I think so too. Princess, please head back."

Xian Sheng subconsciously walked towards Wei Xuan. Zhan Lue rolled over and got on the horse. Xian Sheng couldn't help but look at him, confused. "Why?"

Zhan Lue asked, "Hm?"

"This is a great chance for the Jin Country to rule the world."

"The rulers can change easily, but a beautiful woman is hard to come by. The princess is more important."

Unsure whether it was his illusion but Xian Sheng detected affection and deep feelings in Zhan Lue's eyes.

Before he could carefully think, Zhan Lue had pulled on the reins of the horse and turned around, moving forward. The vast army followed him like a tide.

Xian Sheng originally thought that Zhan Lue was casually saying this. No matter what, the Emperor of the North Jin would definitely not agree to this absurd marriage. Yet, he underestimated Zhan Lue's power in the North Jin.

Three months later, the two countries' envoys were done discussing and completely finished drafting the marriage contract. Zhan Lue gifted ten cities and even sent back 100,000 hostages as well as the Second Prince of the Liang Country that was captured back then. But just like what Xian Sheng thought, the Emperor of the Jin Country didn't let the Liang Country go that easily. After agreeing to his son's absurd request, he also mentioned paying taxes and offering tributes, as well as adhering to the Jin Country.

But towards the Southern Liang which was in danger, it was exactly what they had been looking for.

In exchange, Xian Sheng entered the horse carriage with cushions and blankets. Wearing the splendid wedding clothes, the two countries' armies escorted him along together, going on the long journey to the North Jin.

Now that he didn't need to worry about his country and his family, Xian Sheng finally placed his focus on himself. He knew that he was the key to this marriage. He probed Zhan Lue in his letters, asking if he could switch him with another princess, but he was directly rejected by Zhan Lue. Zhan Lue only wanted him. Detecting the unwillingness in his heart, Zhan Lue threatened, "I know that the princess is weak, but if you die on the way to the North Jin, the country will immediately start a war and crush the Southern Jin."

Xian Sheng was so angry that he got sick for another half month. In his letter, he cursed Zhan Lue out and questioned whether he would ruin the contract after they got married.

Zhan Lue played it down and comforted, "Princess, don't get angry. Pay attention to your body. But I still need to mention that the victors write history."

Xian Sheng thought that he wasn't a real woman anyway, so he didn't care if Zhan Lue abandoned him. He would go to the Northern Jin and contend with Zhan Lue. Who knows whether he will win or not. After all, he had no other choices. He got in the horse carriage and started sleeping. But despite this, he still got sick a couple times. When he was in the horse carriage, Xian Sheng's biggest wish was that the ride would be smooth. But while heading north, the weather got colder and colder. When they almost reached the capital, Xian Sheng had wrapped herself into glutinous rice. However, he still felt suffocated by the coldness outside.

"Princess, we're here." Ruyi's voice rang. Xian Sheng was hugging the hand warmer and curling up in a ball in the horse carriage. He clumsily moved and supported his body up although he felt a headache. He heard horse hooves ringing and then a familiar yet unfamiliar voice rang. "Princess."

All these days, Xian Sheng had been living terribly and he almost forgot why he was coming to the capital. When he heard Zhan Lue's voice, the past memories suddenly flooded his mind.

He suddenly sat up straight.

"Does the princess not remember me? After all, we haven't seen each other in many days."

Xian Sheng hesitated and then hugged the hand warmer tightly. He slowly climbed to the carriage window.

Zhan Lue heard movements in the horse carriage and then the curtains on the window were pulled to the side. A head peeked out and accidentally knocked against the window frame. That sable hat covered his eyes and Xian Sheng hurriedly pulled it up, saying, "Your Highness…long time no see."

The hat and scraft both had fur, making the face that Zhan Lue adored even cuter. Zhan Lue revealed a greedy gaze but said in a considerately gentle tone, "Princess, have you been well?"

Xian Sheng covered his mouth and coughed, saying, "Thank you for thinking about me. Everything is going well."

Zhan Lue slightly smiled. "I haven't seen you in a couple months and you've become more obedient."

Xian Sheng said, "I naturally treat my enemies and friends differently."

Zhan Lue glanced at him, thinking about something. Xian Sheng looked down and stopped making eye contact with Zhan Lue. Ever since the Liang Country decided to hide his gender and accept the marriage, he had been feeling guilty and speechless. He wanted to sleep another few days in the horse carriage.

Zhan Lue didn't investigate further. He said considerately, "It's cold outside. Let's get in the city first. Don't freeze the princess and delay the marriage which is in three days."

He turned his horse around and walked along with the horse carriage. Meanwhile, Xian Sheng was shocked. "Didn't you say when spring begins in the new year…"

Zhan Lue interrupted him. "I don't want to wait anymore."

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