Translator â Xiao He Lian
Xian Sheng raised his eyelids to look at him nonchalantly and Zhan Zhen lightly pecked his lips but instead of kissing back, he was stomped severely.
He shrank subconsciously, but still had to support Xian Shengâs body, and said inexplicably, âWhy are you angry again?â
â Iâm not pretending.â Xian Sheng was a little wronged and said, âIâm really uncomfortable.â
âThen⊠â Zhan Zhen tentatively said: âYou really have it?â
Zhan Zhen laughed. Under Xian Sheng glared at him, his face slowly stiffened. Zhan Zhen didnât dare to laugh anymore and said: âThen letâs call for a doctor to have a look?â
âHow do we call for a doctor?â Xian Sheng said: âQi Sile is away, I canât really be pregnant. If Qin Yi made trouble and exposed me, there is no use no matter what we say.â
âThe imperial uncle suddenly left without a wordâŠThen, I will take you to a hospital in the city?â
âYour father is surveilling me now. If we bypass the imperial doctor and go to the hospital, wouldnât he be more suspicious?â
âSouth Liang did a good job keeping secrets and the people he sent didnât find out anything.â Zhan Zhen comforted him and hugged him back to the table. Xian Sheng refused to go, so he waved someone in and withdrew the fish, coaxing: âDonât worry too much⊠How are you now? Are you still uncomfortable?â
Xian Sheng took a breath and relaxed for a while before coming to the table with him, saying, âDonât deliberately bring fish for me. I think I have had a violent reaction to this kind of thing recently.â
âHave you been influenced by Qi Ziyouâs wife?â Zhan Zhen picked up vegetable dish for him and said, âI asked you to pretend, but I didnât expect you will genuinely stir up trouble.â
Xian Shengâs heart started to catch fire1get angry, and he suddenly threw his chopsticks: âDo you think Iâm having fun?â
Zhan Zhen was shocked by this action, carefully handed his chopsticks over and whispered: âWhy are you losing your temper⊠well, I know itâs hard for you, come, eat.â
Xian Sheng still looked very angry. Zhan Zhen silently wiped the sweat from his forehead. Xian Sheng lost his appetite, so he knocked off his hands and said, âWonât eat.â
He lifted the skirt and walked outside. Zhan Zhen had to keep up. In terms of his agility, Xian Sheng was naturally inferior to him. As soon as he reached the stairs, he pulled him in his arms. Zhan Zhen took the cloak and put him in, saying: âGood Shengâer, donât be angry, I apologize to you, okay?â
Thinking about it, it wasnât to that extent. Xian Sheng frowned and said: âItâs okay, letâs go back.â
He walked downstairs. The waiter and the shopkeeper saluted one after another and watched the two leave. The waiter gasped âDear mother, the Crown princess is really favored. She actually threw a temper tantrum at His Highness.â
âShe is so pretty; no wonder His Royal Highness spoils her.â The shopkeeper said: âNot to mention, although Iâm not sure, I think she is already pregnant with the son of God.â
âIn the capital city, the one who is worthy of being pregnant with the divine son is the crown princess.ââ
Not long after Xian sheng went out, the people sent by Zhan Zhen came back. They had found out where the Taoist priest lived, but he was not there. Xian Sheng was a little disappointed and he could only follow Zhan Zhen to return home.
He was in a bad mood and Zhan Zhen didnât dare to provoke him. Originally, he wanted to bring a fish dish to make him pretend to have morning sickness, but in the end he did not dare.
He hoped that Qi Sile would come back quickly to diagnose Xian Sheng with a happy pulse2ćè [xÇ mĂ i]ć the regular throbbing of the arteries that indicates pregnancy. As Xian Sheng said, Qin Yi now knows his identity, it is equivalent to hanging a sword on Xian Shengâs head. If other doctors diagnosed him today and is found to be not pregnant, then even if Qi Sile came forward, it would be useless.
He had to stall for time and find a chance to send Xian Sheng away
Why did Qi Sile go to collect medicine at this time?
The day before the prayer for the blessing ceremony, the queen suddenly sent someone to invite Xian Sheng to come to the palace to try on the clothes for the occasion. In the past, the clothes were sent to Xian Sheng to try by himself. Today, they suddenly want him to enter the palace. They both felt flustered and guilty.
Zhan Zhen took the initiative to propose: âIâll accompany you.â
âYour mother⊠may have found out.â Xian Sheng pursed her lips and made the worst plan in his heart: âZhan Yin is a person who canât hide things. We donât know what she saw that day.â
âYou are so beautiful that I never thought you would be a man. How could they find out?â
âYou may not have thought that I was a man but you must have figured out that I am hiding secrets.â Xian Sheng lowered his eyes, frowned, and said, âIf it wasnât for Zhan Jin, the male princess, everyone might not have imagined it. But with him, many of my actions seem very subtle.â
A man with a secret and a man without a secret can never be the same.
âDonât panic.â Zhan Zhen took his hand and said gently: âThe queen mother will not seek you to denounce you.â
Xian Sheng nodded with a sullen expression. Zhan Zhen suddenly hooked his hands around his waist and hugged him horizontally: âI will accompany you in person, donât be afraid.â
Xian Sheng looked at his firm chin and slowly stretched out his arms to wrap his arms around his neck. He gently leaned his face over and said, âI want to tell you something.â
âIf I am discovered, you propose to use me as a lure to arrest Qin Yi and do not defend me in front of your father.â Xian Sheng instructed: âDonât clash with him because of me. You have to do your job as a crown prince. One day, you will also sit on top of the world3become an emperor/ sit on the throne, not to unify the rivers and mountains but to protect the people on one side. Sometimes, a good emperor does not have to expand his territory. If he takes good care of the foundation left by his ancestors, he can also become a wise monarch. â
Zhan Zhen hugged him and got into the carriage. He put his arms around him and looked down at him: âWhat are you thinking?â
âI want you to ascend the throne.â Xian Sheng replied earnestly: âI believe you, only when you ascend to the throne will Great Liang be safe. I know that if you say you wonât fight, you definitely wonât strike again.â
Xian Sheng looked at him obediently.
âThroughout the ages, the emperors who really did practical things and engaged in economics have never been written in history. Only those who fought fiercely and conquered the north and the south were talked about with relish.â Zhan Zhen said âThe state of Jin is strong and the foundation left by so many generations is very solid. It is enough for me to squander a lifetime and I can protect the common people as well as unify the world. I can be an emperor who will be remembered throughout the ages.â
Xian Sheng pursed his lips.
â If you want me to do what you want, donât think wildly. You accompany me and I will listen to you.â Zhan Zhenâs eyes were deep and serene: âI will do anything for you but my memory is not good, so you have to remind me all the time.â
Xian Sheng lowered his eyelashes and hugged him tightly.
There was silence in the carriage. After a while, Zhan Zhen took the initiative to break the silence: âDid you notice Xue Xiuâs other small action?â
Zhan Zhenâs hand fell on his flat abdomen and said: âShe will often touch her stomach. You can also learn a little.â
Xian Sheng slapped away his hand, looked at him cross-eyed and Zhan Zhen laughed immediately.
Xian Sheng tapped him on the head fearlessly and suddenly a big head was buried in his chest. Zhan Zhen simply arched himself and did not come out.
Xian Sheng pushed him: âYouâre heavy, let go.â
âWonât let go. âZhan Zhen hugged him tightly: âI wonât let you go for the rest of my life.â
His voice was muffled: âIf there is no Shengâer, I will become evil.â
Xian Shengâs eyes turned red and he didnât say anything
At the Empressâs palace, the other party saw Zhan Zhen, raised her eyebrows and said, âWhat are you doing here?â
âErchen accompanies Shengâer to try on the clothes.â Zhan Zhen walked over with Xian Sheng, reached out and touched the gorgeous dress and said âEveryday, you spend money on useless things.â
âWhat useless things. This is Shengâerâs dress. Shouldnât you be proud?â She came to hold Xian Shengâs hand and as soon as she did, her hand was slapped away by Zhan Zhen. âWhy are you touching him?â
âWhat are you talking about?â The queen retracted her hand and said angrily, âWhatâs wrong with touching my daughter-in-lawâs hand?â
âYou are not allowed to touch him in the future. Even the emperor canât touch him.â
âYouâŠâ The Empress watched him lead Xian Sheng inside. Her brows tightened.
Zhan Zhenâs feelings for Xian Sheng are a little too deep. It is so heartwarming, what can anyone do?
The clothes this time are even more exaggerated than the ancestor worship ceremony. Because they are praying for the people, the color of red and gold is especially chosen, which is very atmospheric. There is also a shawl with gold beads with excellent weaving and extraordinary embroidery. The robe drags on the ground, which makes it extremely gorgeous.
Xian Sheng opened his arms and let his husband circle around him, âThese women have nothing to do every day but compare beautiful clothes. Men live and die and they are all ruined by them.â
He frowned and finally put on the belt and said: âYou seem to have gained a little weight, do you feel tight?â
Xian Shengâs waist is very thin and the girdle can be adjusted appropriately. Zhan Zhen loosened his grip while raising his eyes. He looked up and for a brief moment he was in a trance.
Xian Sheng waved him back to his senses and said, âHow is it? Is it a little exaggerated?â
âMore than exaggerating⊠â Zhan Zhen stared at him and said, âItâs amazing.â
âWhat is it â Xian Sheng carried the skirt that was too long, took two steps back, looked at the cuffs and said, âItâs too imperious, why do you Jin people like this.â
Outside the door the queen drank another cup of tea and said impatiently, âGo and see if heâs dressed up.â
The maid led the way and she whispered, âThis Zhan Zhen, doesnât even put his mother in his eyes. He even dresses her in person. This kid will become a wise monarch in the future.â
Dou momo beside her suddenly gasped.
The queen raised her eyes and looked up, then stood up suddenly. She looked at Xian Sheng and didnât say a word for a long time.
âMother.â Xian Sheng said: âI think itâs okayâŠâ
âThis is too good!â The queen took two steps over, smiling happily: âI knew it, when this dress is made ah, no matter how much it costs as long as you wear it, it is worth it!â
âAll right.â Zhan Zhen interrupted her and said, âNow youâve seen it. Change clothes, weâre going back.â
âGoing back?â The queen hasnât seen enough, she wants to touch Xian Sheng, but was blocked by Zhan Zhen again: âIf there is nothing else, weâre going back.â
He took Xian Sheng back to change his clothes. When he came out again, the queen was frowning: âStay for dinner and go. Whatâs the panic?â
âHave you heard about the rumors in the capital?â Zhan Zhen dragged Xian Sheng away and the queen followed reluctantly, saying, âZhan Zhen, pay more attention, donât be too happy before diagnosing anything.â
After watching them leave, the queen stood for a while, still a little shocked and it took a while for her to return to her senses. Beside her, Dou momo stepped forward and said, âThe Crown princess seems to have grown taller and more and more attractive.â
âIsnât it?â The queen sighed: âZhan Zhen, this kid is very lucky.â
âYou said you wanted to test her but it didnât work.â
âYou say, Zhan Zhen⊠âThe queen gradually returned to her rationality and said, â Is it just to avoid me or just trying to hide him?â
She sat back on the couch and closed her eyes.
Zhan Zhen almost tossed Xian Sheng to death some time ago. It is definitely not a coincidence. Xian Sheng was born too beautiful. If there was no big mistake, Zhan Zhen would not lose his temper so much.
She thought she had guessed correctly but when she saw Xian Sheng, she questioned herself a little.
âYour majestyâ When Dou momo brought tea. The Empress opened her eyes and heard her say: âThen, do you want to announce for her to come again in the next two days?â
âForget itâ The Empress said: âWe will pray for blessings in two days. At that time, all the people will gather together. His majesty also said that these are pressing times and praying for blessings is more important.â
She murmured: âDonât let anything go wrong.â
Xian Sheng was carried into the carriage by him and Zhan Zhen followed him up and teased him: âDid you hear it, you are pregnant. How come I didnât know about it?â
Xian Sheng squeezed his fist, âYou want a fight, donât you?â
Zhan Zhen laughed again. Xian Sheng turned around angrily and suddenly touched his belly.
In fact, he has some doubts in his heart, because he really feels that he has some symptoms these two days.
But it is impossible to get morning sickness. Even if he wore womenâs clothes for another eighteen years, he knew that he was not a woman.
The author has something to say
Sheng Sheng: Baby, are you there?
Sheng Sheng: ⊠I must be a fool: how could it really exist?
Sheng Sheng: It would be good to have it.
Lue lue: Even if you donât have a baby. You are still my little finicky.
Translator â Xian Shenâs dress should look similar to something like this
1get angry2ćè [xÇ mĂ i]ć the regular throbbing of the arteries that indicates pregnancy3become an emperor/ sit on the throne