Arc 3: Chapter 11
When this thought appeared, Jiang Qian felt his body heat up like it was on fire, and his throat was unbearably dry. He desperately wanted something to relieve his thirst.
His line of sight was attracted to Lin Yuan’s lips. They were like ripe fruit, bright, full, and plump enough to tempt people to take a bite.
Jiang Qian raised his hand and gently touched Lin Yuan’s lips with his fingertips. He felt that they were delightfully soft.
He slowly leaned closer and covered Lin Yuan’s warm lips with his own.
Indeed, very soft.
Jiang Qian only felt thirstier, and even indescribably itchy. His instincts overrode his rationality and before he knew it, the tip of his tongue poked out and swept across the other’s lips.
After he realized what he had done, Jiang Qian was shocked at himself and wanted to retreat, but the teenager in his arms suddenly opened his mouth and said softly: “It’s not like this. Why are you more stupid than when you weren’t awake?”
The tip of Lin Yuan’s soft tongue pushed between the man’s lips and then pried open his teeth and entangled with Jiang Qian’s tongue.
Jiang Qian didn’t know that people could be this intimate with each other. He was dumbfounded, but he quickly didn’t have any spare energy to think about this. Jiang Qian could only think about how soft Little Prince Lin’s tongue was.
They didn’t kiss for very long. When Lin Yuan withdrew, his eyes were shiny and hazy. He smiled at Jiang Qian and the dimples on his cheeks deepened with immeasurable sweetness.
“Jiang Qian, this is how we kissed before. You might not remember, but you really liked to kiss me.”
Lin Yuan actually felt a little wronged. He used to be very intimate with Jiang Qian, but now Jiang Qian didn’t remember anything. Even making him call his nickname was so hard.
Jiang Qian didn’t doubt it. After all, a kiss was nothing compared to… that*. He wanted to reach out and touch Lin Yuan, this coquettish little prince, but he hesitated. t/n *the censored bj a couple chapters ago (⸝⸝⸝╸.╺⸝⸝⸝)
In the end, Jiang Qian still couldn’t break out of his restrained nature and only gently wrapped around the arm that had been scarred for him.
“It’s my fault, I shouldn’t have forgotten.” Jiang Qian apologized.
Lin Yuan wasn’t really angry with him. Hearing the apology, his dissatisfaction disappeared, and he hugged the other party and whispered: “Since you said you’re at fault, then I won’t be angry anymore. Jiang Qian, I like you. In this life, and my next life, no, forever, I’ll only like you.”
Jiang Qian didn’t respond. He just thought to himself that the little prince was really simple and innocent. Even if… he loved himself deeply, they were still both men. Lin Yuan was the little prince of Prince Chu’s mansion who was responsible for the continuation of the royal family.
With Lin Yuan’s identity, it was impossible for them to be together.
But Jiang Qian’s heart still felt warm because of Lin Yuan’s words. He put his hands on Lin Yuan’s back and hugged the other gently.
“Thank you, little prince, for your love. Thank you, Sui Sui, for your love.”
The call of ‘little prince’ was to remind Jiang Qian himself that there was a gap between their identities.
The call of ‘Sui Sui’ was for Lin Yuan, because Lin Yuan liked him calling him by his nickname.
【Di! Congrats host, the villain’s blackening value has dropped to 98%.】
Lin Yuan came to this world half a year ago. This was the first time he heard the prompt of the reduction of the blackening value. He was so excited he could scream.
521 really did scream: “Ahhhhhh! The blackening value dropped, finally dropped! Senior, look at it!!!
Lin Yuan looked again and hugged Jiang Qian back happily: “No need for thanks.”
After the first time, the next time will be easier.
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After bathing, Lin Yuan sat on the bed and waited for Jiang Qian.
Before long, Jiang Qian came out. As soon as he got on the bed, Lin Yuan wriggled into his arms and acted coquettishly: “Jiang Qian~ kiss~”
“Like how I kissed you in the afternoon, ok?” He clarified.
Jiang Qian suddenly thought that Little Prince Lin seemed like a small white rabbit that took the initiative to drill into the mouth of a hungry wolf.
Warm candlelight coated Jiang Qian’s cheek and shoulders like flowing honey. His amber eyes were not as warm as they were during the day, instead, they were dark and deep with layers of looming lust.
“Yes, naturally, I will obey the little prince’s order.”
Jiang Qian had just finished bathing, so his whole body was warm. His raised Lin Yuan’s chin, and like a beast observing its prey, his eyes slowly traced from the other’s twinkling, clear eyes down inch by inch until they were fixed on the other’s red lips.
Jiang family’s third son showed his talent for learning. He not only kissed Lin Yuan exactly like how they did during the day, but also improved his technique such that the little prince felt boneless all over. He even added kisses on the teenager’s fair and slender neck.
Jiang Qian looked at Lin Yuan’s dependent and flushed expression and couldn’t help wondering: Can he really be with a woman when he was like this?
The next seven or eight days passed by similarly. This morning, Lin Yuan and Jiang Qian were having breakfast as usual. From the past two worlds, Lin Yuan had acquired the habit of picking out food for his husband.
Jiang Qian looked at the food that had piled in his bowl and couldn’t help holding Lin Yuan’s hand.
Lin Yuan’s concentration was broken and he asked puzzledly: “En?”
Jiang Qian smiled lightly: “Nothing.”
He just wanted to touch… to touch Sui Sui who loved him.
At this moment, Lin Qiu walked in and bowed: “Little prince, someone from the palace has come to summon the little prince……” Lin Qiu glanced at Jiang Qian and the worry in his eyes was obvious: “and Sir Jiang into the palace.”
Lin Yuan didn’t expect the emperor to summon them without notice. He looked at the man next to him nervously and said: “Jiang Qian, what should we do? Is the emperor trying to find fault with you?”
Jiang Qian… his husband was already this miserable! Did the emperor still want to bully his husband?!!
Lin Qiu looked at Lin Yuan’s anxious manner and there was only one phrase to describe it -- losing one’s head because of love. But when he saw Jiang Qian’s stunning face and graceful figure, he felt that the little prince was not completely at fault. Jiang Qian was too beautiful and too seductive!
Jiang Qian’s dark eyes showed a touch of warmth at Lin Yuan’s concern. He smiled gently and whispered: “Don’t worry. The emperor… is a wise king. Even though my Jiang family was rebellious, the emperor responded with kindness…… and because many old scholars pleaded on my behalf, my life was spared. Now, the emperor will not treat me any worse.”
Lin Yuan was still worried: “Really?”
Jiang Qian nodded: “Really.”
Lin Yuan was a little more comforted, but his worries weren’t completely extinguished. While they were in the carriage on their way to the palace, he snuggled into Jiang Qian’s embrace and said seriously: “Jiang Qian, don’t be afraid. I will protect you.”
And Jiang Qian believed him. If the simple and innocent little prince said he would, then he would definitely do it.
But in front of the emperor, the little prince still had to bow his head. If he annoyed the emperor, Lin Yuan would likely suffer.
After getting out of the carriage, Jiang Qian followed his slave identity and walked behind Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan understood the customs and didn’t make a fuss, but at every step, he would look back at Jiang Qian, as if he was afraid the other would suddenly run away.
When they arrived at Taiji Hall, the two waited outside until the eunuch reported their arrival and notified them that the emperor allowed them to enter.
Entering the hall, Lin Yuan realized that not only was the emperor there, but the empress dowager and the queen were both there.
Why were they all here? Lin Yuan asked in his heart.
He first bowed to the emperor: “This humble servant pays his respects to Your Majesty.”
Then he saluted to the empress dowager and the empress: “I pay my respects to the empress dowager. I pay my respects to the empress.”
Behind him, Jiang Qian knelt down on both knees humbly: “This slave pays his respects to Your Majesty, pays his respects to the empress dowager, pays his respects to the empress.”
The emperor smiled and waved his hand: “The Prince of Chu can forgo formalities.”
He only let Lin Yuan stand up and didn’t mention Jiang Qian. Jiang Qian had to continue to kneel.
The empress dowager gave off a gentle and kind impression. She waved to Lin Yuan and said: “Come, Ah Yuan. Come over to aijia.” t/n aijia is the version of I/me/mine that the empress dowager uses
Lin Yuan wanted to speak out that Jiang Qian was still kneeling, and wanted them to let him stand up first. But he was stopped by a look from Jiang Qian. He reluctantly walked over to the empress dowager and greeted: “Empress dowager.”
The empress dowager held Lin Yuan’s hand and looked over him carefully. She said with a smile: “If aijia remembers correctly, Ah Yuan is 18 years old right? Such a handsome, young man, if the unmarried daughters in the capital could see you, you would definitely have many admirers.”
Jiang Qian had long guessed the intentions of the empress dowager and the empress.
The little prince of Prince Chu’s mansion could have a male pet, and his male pet could be a criminal slave, but he must marry a princess with a good reputation and character and have children. This was the way of the world.
Maybe…… maybe soon Prince Chu’s mansion would welcome a dignified and beautiful lady of the house.
Lin Yuan didn’t completely understand the meaning behind the empress dowager’s words, but he was happy to be praised and answered obediently: “Actually, I am not that handsome, just a little bit.”
The empress dowager was surprised by his answer and couldn’t help laughing: “You ah, are still like a child. By the way, your mother came to the palace a few days ago and said that you were at the age to get married. What kind of person do you like? Aijia will ask the emperor to bestow you with a union you want.”
Lin Yuan couldn’t believe it: “Really? Empress dowager, are you telling the truth?”
The empress dowager nodded: “Naturally.”
Lin Yuan immediately pointed to Jiang Qian and said cheerfully: “I like Jiang Qian. Empress dowager, please let us marry.”