Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince - Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince - Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Zhan Lue was angry?

Xian Sheng was thinking that he got angry again.

Why does he like to be angry?

This time, he actually couldn’t tell that he was angry.

If he couldn’t tell in the future as well, what happens if he accidentally offends him?

He was letting his imagination run wild. Xian Sheng replied, “I really don’t feel good. It’s not because of anyone.”

Xian Sheng woke up early to get dressed today. He applied blush and face powder, as well as makeup. The powder smelled a little sweet and it was mixed with his medicinal fragrance. It had been tickling Zhan Lue’s nose, making him bite on Xian Sheng’s neck. Xian Sheng looked up with teary eyes and shrunk back. Zhan Lue then asked, “Where don’t you feel good?”

Xian Sheng braced himself and said in a soft voice, “I don’t feel good anywhere.”

“You don’t feel good physically or emotionally?”

“…Physically.”

A greedy ferocious beast seemed to be hiding inside Zhan Lue, about to pounce at any time. He glanced at his prey, weighing between decisions. He wondered if he should hibernate temporarily and observe the situation or to swallow him whole right now.

Zhan Lue carefully breathed. He tried his best to minimize his existence, but he was in Zhan Lue’s arms right now. Xian Sheng was cute, sweet, and soft. No matter what he did, Zhan Lue couldn’t ignore his presence.

“I’ll send the imperial doctor to the princess.”

Xian Sheng’s soft palm covers his mouth. Zhan Zhen looks at him coldly, and his anger rises obviously. Xian Sheng was confused for a moment, and quickly took back his hand. He had to make up a specific reason: “I, I got my period…”

After he finished, he looked away. Besides feeling awkward, he was also embarrassed.

He thought that this should be enough. Husbands should understand wives’ troubles. After all, as a lady, this was embarrassing.

He waited for Zhan Lue to let him, but he heard the man say, “Let me see,” instead.

“…” Xian Sheng looked unbelievably at him. Yet, Zhan Lue didn’t find this to be weird. “Since we’re married, what’s there to be embarrassed about?”

After that, he reached over to pull up Xian Sheng’s dress. However, the latter suddenly clutched it. He bent down and curled himself up into a ball. He suddenly felt wronged and his tears fell down. “No matter what, I’m still the princess of the Liang Country…how can you humiliate me like this?”

He choked on his words. Zhan Lue paused before bending down as well, glancing at his exquisite face. He couldn’t help but be moved by his teary and beautiful face. He licked his lips and explained, “That’s not what I mean. But tonight is our wedding night. The night is short. It’s very suspicious that you’re trying to hide from me.”

Xian Sheng could tell that he was submitting defeat and he was touched for a moment.

Women couldn’t be blamed completely for their attitude and sensitive feelings. After all, men took joy in this. He recalled back to the days that he integrated with Zhan Lue. It seemed like the more he opposed Zhan Lue, the more excessive he was. Yet, when he revealed a weak expression, Zhan Lue actually controlled himself a bit. Even if he didn’t back down on his words, he still showed restraint in his actions.

Right then, he said, feeling wronged, “You think I’m suspicious? Then how am I suspicious? I already completed the wedding ceremony with you. I’m also in Jin Country. I’m going to be yours sooner or later… why must you talk like this?”

Zhan Lue was speechless.

He reflected on this temporarily before raising his eyebrows and saying, “I’m just following the rules. What’s wrong with that? As for princess, you’re married yet you’re not doing what you should. You’ve been stalling the inevitable. Now, you even made it seem like my fault instead.”

Xian Sheng couldn’t win him in this argument, causing him to cough out of anger. Zhan Lue caressed and patted his back with one hand, but Xian Sheng pushed his hand away. “But it’s not like I wanted my period to come.”

“Let me see.”

The two glanced at each other. Zhan Lue was very quiet. Xian Sheng bit his lips, wanting to slap Zhan Lue. Best, slap his head. He wanted to see what was inside his head. He grasped his fingers tightly, afraid to slap Zhan Lue in the end. Finally, he wasn’t having it anymore and started to cough violently again. He punched Zhan Lue’s shoulder and said angrily, “As a husband, you don’t believe your wife. Do you think you’re a good husband like this? You want to see? Well, I won’t let you. After all, I can’t beat you. You can force yourself on me if you like. But in short, I didn’t marry you willingly. You don’t seem to care about how long I can live either. Once you get what you want, you can go ahead and declare war on the Liang Country under the name that I’m dead. After all, everyone knows that you have given the Liang Country face. You exchanged ten cities for a dead person that can’t even warm your bed. That’s enough reason!”

He said this harshly but his body couldn’t help but tremble, like a small animal trying to show off. Zhan Lue knitted his eyebrows and suddenly reached over to hug him. He said, “Fine, I believe you.”

Cough.

Xian Sheng had said too much in one breath, making his throat hurt. He closed his eyes and leaned in Zhan Lue’s arms, letting him pat his back. After he slightly rested, Zhan Lue said, “It’s very late. Princess, get in bed and rest.”

Xian Sheng pursed his lips and supported himself by pressing against Zhan Lue’s chest. He pulled the blankets over and got out of bed, walking weakly to the big bed.

It took Xian Sheng a lot of effort to argue with Zhan Lue. Xian Sheng furrowed his brows. While coughing, he covered himself with the blanket. He fell into deep slumber even though his temple was throbbing in pain.

The room quietened down.

Zhan Lue also lied in bed, placing his hands behind his head. He glanced at the ceiling. Moments later, he turned around and glanced over, but the thick blankets blocked his view.

Ruyi and Yue Hua were worried the entire night. Early next morning, they came to the bridal chamber to serve upon the newly married couple. They just arrived only to see Mama Qiu bringing people over. They greeted each other. Yue Hua said, “Princess and Your Highness aren’t up yet.”

“Since you’re at the Jin Country, you should address her as the Crown Princess.”

Yue Hua smiled and nodded.

Xian Sheng was gently rocked awake. He opened his eyes to see Zhan Lue’s face, immediately becoming spirited. He sat up to hear Zhan Lue say, “Change the bridal clothes. It’s morning. Someone will come in to dress you up later on. Don’t let anyone find any clues.”

Xian Sheng froze for a second before hurriedly saying, “Thank you very much.”

Zhan Lue tossed the white cloth over and walked out holding his dagger.

Xian Sheng watched him leave. Then he heard Mama Qiu’s respectful voice, “Your Highness.”

“Princess isn’t up yet. Mama, please understand and wait for a while.”

“This mama understands.”

A group of people waited outside in the harsh wind meanwhile Zhan Lue went to the backyard to practice his swordsmanship. Mama Qiu glanced at his rear view, seemingly thinking about something. Then her gaze landed on the tightly shut door once more, slightly knitting her brows.

Xian Sheng tossed the wedding gown to the side and only wore a red unlined garment. Then he messed with his hair. He picked up the white cloth again and was about to find a dagger to slash his finger in order to put a drip of blood on there when he suddenly noticed a red mark on there. Not only there, it seemed to have a faint…metallic smell.

Could it be that Zhan Lue…

His face suddenly flushed.

He placed the white cloth down. He laid down to rest for a while until Mama Qiu couldn’t help but call out outside, “Is Crown Princess up yet? This mama wants to remind you that you need to serve tea to the empress today.”

Xian Sheng was forced to get up. “You all may come in.”

He got off the bed and under Yue Hua’s support, he sat down in front of the bronze mirror. Mama Qiu personally went to make the bed and picked up the white cloth while she was at it. After confirming something, she looked towards Xian Sheng with a more pleasant gaze. “This mama needs to report to the empress, so this mama will be taking her leave now.”

She curtsied and left. Xian Sheng immediately sighed. He allowed Ruyi to do her magic as he leaned against the table strengthless. He listened to Yue Hua say, “Yesterday…”

“Don’t mention it.” Xian Sheng replied, “Just hurry up.”

By the time he was done getting dressed, Zhan Lue had returned as well. The moment Xian Sheng saw him, he thought of the white cloth and subconsciously shifted his gaze.

When Zhan Lue was done as well, they walked to the door. The horse carriage was already by the door. Xian Sheng got in and turned around to see the unusually quiet Zhan Lue. He wanted to say something, but he didn’t know what. Therefore, he quietly sat down.

While he sat down, Zhan Lue got on his horse. When they arrived, Xian Sheng’s head peeked out of the door and was carried out by Zhan Lue in the next second.

They walked ahead, but Xian Sheng walked slowly. Therefore, Zhan Lue had to slow down to match his steps. Xian Sheng secretly glanced at him before saying in a soft voice, “Thank you.”

Zhan Zhen didn’t say a word.

…… He always feels as if he is sulking.

Xian Sheng’s health is not good, originally Jin people have no concept, including Zhan Zhen, but along the way, it is a little bit vague understanding.

The beauty of the sick princess is not exaggerated, and the weakness is almost no exaggeration. After a short time, she was a little out of breath, as if she was going to be out of breath at any time.

Empress Xin had been waiting since early morning. She had waited for a while but saw no one. Then, she had someone to go check out the situation. They came back saying that the princess was already in the palace. Then, she waited some more. Her patience was running thin. She had someone go take a look once again. They replied, “They’re walking here.”

“They’re still walking here?” The empress lost her temper. The emperor glanced at her and knitted his brows, explaining, “I heard that the Liang Country’s princess has had a weak body since she was young. Xian Yin pampers her and specially allows her to travel within the Liang Palace through horse carriages and sedan chairs. It seems like the rumors aren’t fake.”

“Does Your Majesty want to explain for her too?”

“Why would I?” The Jin Emperor coldly said, “If the Liang Country’s princess was able to do whatever she wants in my Jin Palace, wouldn’t people make a joke out of this?”

He suddenly thought of something and said, “She’ll be here in a moment. Empress, have her suffer a bit for making her elders wait for her. This is really unacceptable behavior.”

The empress knew that ever since Zhan Lue decided to give back the land conquered for this princess, the emperor had been angry over this. He thought that the Liang Country’s princess had seduced the crown prince. Although Zhan Lue gave enough reason for him to accept the marriage, when he saw Zhan Lue personally carrying the fainted Xian Sheng into their bridal room, his opinion became firmer. As long as the princess was still here one day, he couldn’t help but worry for the crown prince, afraid that he’d be enchanted by her and lose the country to her.

Being late today was just a reason for them to find trouble.

Therefore, she nodded.

Xian Sheng was still slowly walking over. Even though he was walking slowly, he wore thick clothes, so his body felt heavy. He still panted a bit. Zhan Lue finally couldn’t hold it in anymore and suddenly carried him princess style. Xian Sheng was shocked. “Your Highness…”

“We shouldn’t let the seniors wait. I’ll carry you to the door.”

The moment Xian Sheng walked in, he noticed that the atmosphere wasn’t right. He paid respects to them and someone immediately walked over carrying teacups. Xian Sheng first offered the tea to the Jin Emperor, “This daughter-in-law greets emperor father. Emperor father, please drink tea.”

His hat and clothes had blocked everything. From the Jin Emperor’s perspective, he could only see the slight sweat on the tip of Xian Sheng’s nose. It was unsure whether he wore too many clothes that he was a bit clumsy, but his hand holding the teacup wasn’t that steady. The emperor received the tea and took a sip, faintly saying, “Reward her.”

Right then, someone announced His Majesty’s rewards— a pair of jadeite and ruyi scepters. It was to wish the newly couple smooth lives and good fortune.

Xian Sheng kowtowed and said, “Many thanks emperor father.”

He got up and his legs felt a bit weak. Zhan Lue helped him up. Then he went to serve the empress, delivering the tea to her. However, the latter said, “Raise your head for me to see.”

Xian Sheng’s hands were already sore from lifting the tea. The teacup was slightly trembling and beads of sweat fell down his forehead. He obediently lifted his head and the Jin Emperor also shifted his gaze over to look. Seeing the beautiful and gorgeous face, a flicker of shock immediately flashed through his eyes.

This Xian Yin really had a gorgeous and beautiful daughter.

At that moment, the empress glanced at his trembling hands. She asked, “You can’t even hold the teacup steadily?”

Zhan Lue looked over and knitted his brows.

Xian Sheng couldn’t muster his words. He rarely had to kneel or make salutations, unless it was a huge ceremony that he needed to be present for. Normally, he rarely stood in front of his emperor father and empress mother either. He pursed his lips and tried his best to hold the teacup steadily. However, his hands shook even more. Then, he lost balance and the teacup fell.

The empress’ expression changed and Xian Sheng panicked a bit too. A hand suddenly reached over and caught the teacup, delivering to the empress. “Xiang’er is tired from walking all the way here. Empress mother, please don’t make things difficult for her.”

The empress revealed an unpleasant expression. The Jin Emperor looked over to see the crown princess’ pale face and shaking body. She looked indeed pitiful. He couldn’t help but say, “Zhen’er is right. Just let this go.”

They had already decided that one was going to be the good guy and the other the bad guy. Therefore, the empress didn’t place this in her heart. She received the teacup and said, “Reward her.”

Xian Sheng didn’t hear what the rewards were clearly. He kneeled down and thanked her. Zhan Lue then helped him up. The empress got ready to nitpick some more when he heard the Jin Emperor say, “Reward her a seat.”

She immediately turned around and looked at him confusedly.

Zhan Lue sat down with Xian Sheng and helped him wipe the sweat on his forehead. He cut straight to the chase and said, “Emperor father, this son wants to request something.”

The Jin Emperor responded, “Let’s hear it.”

“It’s our fault for making the emperor father and empress mother for waiting that long. However, the princess is weak. But back when she was in the Liang Palace, she usually traveled in horse carriages. It was very difficult for her to walk the way there. Emperor father, please allow her to get around in the palace through horse carriage.”

The moment he said this, Xian Sheng looked over while the Jin Emperor looked at the latter. Meanwhile, the empress subconsciously looked at the Jin Emperor.

Xian Sheng hesitated before meeting the Jin Emperor’s mighty gaze. He looked down, feeling extremely ill at ease. He felt like the Jin Emperor and the empress would be even more displeased with him now that Zhan Lue requested this.

In the end…

“Approved.”

Empress Xin was dumbfounded.

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