Forced to Marry the Enemy Prince

Xian Shen didn’t expect Zhan Lue to be that understanding. He was delighted in his heart and he took a few steps back to increase the distance between him and Zhan Lue. He said, “Then, then…I’m going over.”

Zhan Lue nodded. 

Xian Sheng turned around to pull the drawers open, pulling out a blanket with difficulty. He carried it over to the small bed and then panted. He just sat down when he noticed Zhan Lue following him with a white cloth in his hand. He observed Xian Sheng and asked, “Are you cold?”

“No.” Xian Sheng hurriedly said, “There should be Chinese herbs in the incense and there are also furnaces here. The entire room is warm. Your Highness, there’s no need to worry.”

“That’s good.” Zhan Lue pulled the blanket to the side and sat on bed. It was a little cramped for two people to sit together in a row. Therefore, he moved over and pulled Xian Sheng into his arms, having him sit on his lap.

Xian Sheng was speechless. 

Zhan Lue was confused.

“…This…this seems to be a little cramped for two people to sleep here.”

Zhan Lue glanced at him and suddenly furrowed his eyebrows. “Didn’t the princess suggest sleeping on the small bed because it is small? That way, we can be closer to one another? Did I misunderstand?”

Xian Sheng stayed stiff in Zhan Lue’s arms. He pursed his lips and didn’t know what to say for the time being. When his gaze landed on the white cloth that Zhan Lue threw to the side, he seemingly thought of a topic. “Then, why did you bring a white cloth over?”

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“I could tell.” Zhan Lue comforted, “I drank too much today. That’s why I accidentally scared the princess…I promise you that I’ll be gentle. Don’t be scared, okay?”

The arm around Xian Sheng’s waist tightened and the other hand was moving around his body. Xian Sheng was forced to stop him. He asked nervously, “How much did you drink today?” 

“Not that much.” Zhan Lue kissed Xian Sheng’s face and said, “If you don’t like me drinking, I won’t drink in the future.”

“The smell of alcohol is too strong and I can’t breathe.” Xian Sheng said with difficulty, “Plus, I actually don’t feel well. When I first arrived at the capital, I wasn’t used to the climate at all…I’m scared that I might not be able to satisfy Your Highness.”

Zhan Lue asked, “Are you unwilling to consummate our marriage?”

Cough…Xian Sheng covered his mouth to call and avoided Zhan Lue’s gaze while he was at it. 

The man was breathing quietly but Xian Sheng could tell that he was holding himself back. After a moment, Zhan Lie said, “I heard that Qin Yi had gotten into an argument with the Crown Prince of the Liang Country because of you, right?”

Xian Sheng didn’t understand how Qin Yi was part of this. He said carefully, “I don’t understand.”

“Qin Yi is Qin Tao’s illegitimate son and three years older than you. He frequently enters the palace with the Second Prince and has a close relationship with you.”

Xian Sheng responded even more cautiously, “He has extraordinary literary skills and is knowledgeable in many areas. I am bored in the palace and I don’t have any friends. He’s someone I speak to occasionally.” 

“He loves you.”

Xian Sheng froze and questioned his words. “This…”

“He doesn’t have a good relationship with the Crown Prince because he wants to forcibly take the princess for himself. The Crown Prince refused and Qin Tao was forced to break one of Qin Yi’s legs as a result.”

Xian Sheng’s heart skipped a beat. This was a secret in the Liang Country and a scandal. Qin Tao didn’t dare to disclose this information nor did the Royal Family. As for Xian Sheng, he knew his real identity. When he recalled this matter, his scalp went numb. He felt incredibly awkward and embarrassed, obviously not going to tell anyone about this. 

“Don’t spout nonsense…Qin Yi has nothing to do with me!”

Zhan Lue smiled again. “It’s not like you don’t know why I suddenly decided to marry you. It’s because I saw the letters between your emperor father and Qi Yi. The capital is requesting backup from the Zhelong City. Qi Yi only had one condition and that was to exchange the princess for backup. I almost died in his hands four years ago and I know his personality. You might not know but Qi Tao’s other two legal sons were actually killed by Qin Yi and not the Jins.”

Xian Sheng parted his lips but Zhan Lue continued, “I was curious back then, wondering what type of person could move Qin Yi’s heart. Up until I saw you on the city tower. Coincidentally, I received the letter that the capital agreed to exchange the princess for backup not long after I brought you back to the military camp. Guess what?…”

Xian Sheng’s expression became stern right then. “You intercepted it.” 

Zhan Lue intercepted the letter and forced Xian Sheng to marry him under the pressure of the magnificent army of soldiers. Qin Yi requested exchanging Xian Sheng for manpower but he hadn’t received a response. Right after, he received the news, so what would he think? From the capital’s perspective, however, since they didn’t receive Qin Yi’s response, they were forced to agree to Zhan Lue’s conditions. In the course of time, Qin Yi would think that the capital was intentionally humiliating him, so he would naturally break off relations with the capital. Xian Sheng said angrily, “You want the Zhelong City and the capital to harm each other mutually, so you can benefit from the battle! You don’t even like me. Infatuated Crown Prince? Fake! You’re so despicable, cough, cough…”

“It’s true that I want Qin Yi to fall out with the Liang Country, but it’s also true that I fell in love with you at first sight. I never thought of benefiting from the battle.” Zhan Lue caressed Xian Sheng’s back and knitted his eyebrows. “If I wanted to, I wouldn’t have telled you this.”

Xian Sheng shook as he coughed. He leaned against Zhan Lue dizzily and gradually calmed down. He realized that Zhan Lue’s words were true, but he still glared at him. He said rudely, “Then why are you telling me this?”

Xian Sheng couldn’t see through the emotions in Zhan Lue’s eyes. He said, “You’re not willing to consummate our marriage because you like Qin Yi?” 

“…” Xian Sheng’s mind went blank for a moment. After weighing his decisions, he said, “Obviously not.”

Zhan Lue stared at him quietly before gradually saying, “I’m being truthful, so you should be truthful too. It’s only fair like this.”

“I…it’s not Qin Yi, ok!”

“Besides having someone you like, I can’t think of another reason why you would rather anger your husband on your wedding night.” 

Xian Sheng murmured, “You, you’re angry?”

Zhan Lue answered him with a question, “What do you think?”