Zang Xu asked this impulsively. Although the question had always been in the Prince's mind- especially after turning fifteen, he would think about it every day- he had never dared to ask it before.
Xia Chun was indifferent, even a little unkind. He always followed the rules and regulations in the barracks. He doesn't hesitate to impose his standards on others at all, he ran the army with extreme strictness. As long as one violates the military law, no matter how good a soldier he was or how much he has contributed to the cause, they would be punished as fit. But if one has done meritorious service, the reward would also be as such. He also didn't like to deal with civil servants. After he was successful, before everyone knew he had a marriage contract, uncountable people went to get favor overtly and secretly, giving him money, gifts, and even properties, all of which were directly returned by him.
He didn't even spare them a smile.
His Royal Highness viewed his Princess as such, there was only joy in his heart, he thought that his brother was really clean and self-conscious, but when he got older, he became confused and wondered if Xia Chun was truly willing to marry him.
Zang Xu knew that the person Xia Chun valued most in his life was his mother Xia Xi. He was still Xia Xi's nominal adopted son and even followed his surname. He had no words for others but was different towards Xia Xi. He would laugh and sometimes even "act like a baby".
Although his behavior was different from the normal "acting like a baby", it was already rare enough for Xia Chun, who had a cold personality.
That's why the prince thought with anxiety; When Xia Chun agreed to marry him, was it because he really liked him, or was it because he was his mother's son?
The hand suspended midair paused for a moment, and then slowly dropped. Xia Chun turned his head and looked at Zang Xu with a calm face. Zang Xu became nervous, even a little afraid to hear his answer.
What should he do if he answers "no"? Could he let him go?
Thinking of this, Zang Xu became even more nervous, he couldn't help but take a step back and show a dry smile, "It's too late. Brother, you should go to sleep, I- I should go back." He hurriedly ran away before Xia Chun could respond.
He returned to the carriage and urged the little guard to go quickly as if there was a ghost chasing after him.
But when he went back, he regretted it again.
Why does he dare not ask for a clear answer? Maybe brother's answer was "yes"? In that case, wouldn't have he miss out a lot?
Zang Xu returned to the palace, his heart in a mess, it was obviously late but he couldn't sleep. Whenever he couldn't sleep he talked with his mother, especially when it was about Xia Chun. His mother knew his brother the best, he would definitely be able to analyze his psychology and give him the answer he wanted.
Even if it was just an answer out of comfort, it could still give him peace of mind
His Royal Highness walked towards the harem, the Royal Palace in this capital was also several times larger than their original one. Before the Barbarian army attacked the city, the royal family of the Xia Dynasty had already begun to flee south and attempted to set fire to the Palace before leaving.
The palaces were burnt, but only a few harem courtyards had been charred. The fire had been extinguished by heavy rain that day, so the entire Palace has almost been preserved pristine and only a few burned places were rebuilt.
It's just that the former harem was a flourishing garden, there were countless beauties and noble concubine masters, it had been very lively then. Unlike now, where there was only one master in the harem, so it seemed a bit deserted.
It was almost midnight, even the palace where Xia Xi lived seemed quiet. Zang Xu walked to this place impulsively, he felt it was a little inappropriate now. At this hour, his mother and father were probably asleep, he probably wouldn't even be able to meet them.
Zang Xu wanted to return but saw someone walking around with a sword on his waist and a hip flask in his hand. It was his brother, the new little Prince Zang Yue.
The two brothers formally adopted Chinese names when they got twelve years old but Zang Xu was still used to calling Zang Yue "Yue'er". He walked over and asked, "Yue'er, are you on duty today?" Zang Xu looked at the hip flask in his hand again and frowned slightly, "Why are you drinking?"
Zang Yue took him by the shoulders and dragged him into the side hall, he raised the heavy curtains and said: "It's cold, how can one keep out the cold without drinking? Why is Royal brother here?" He looked at Zang Xu and began to laugh, "Your eyes are all red, why? Your brother- oh sorry, wife- became angry at you and so you decided to come to NiangNiang¹ for comfort?"
Zang Xu blushed and lightly punched him on the shoulder, "Brother isn't angry with me."
The little prince smiled wantonly, there was no one in the side hall. A brazier was in the middle with the charcoal burning vigorously inside, because of it the room didn't feel cold. Zang Yue was almost fifteen years old, only slightly shorter than his brother. He had handsome looks and was slightly similar to his father Chu Lan. He acted in a style reminiscent of his childhood. He was very bold and liked weapons and fighting, however, he didn't like to read. The most regrettable thing was that he was too young to step into the battlefield. His martial art was very powerful so although he was still young he was already the leader of the Imperial Guard, overseeing the safety of the Palace's inner courtyard.
The task was called protecting the Palace's inner courtyard, but it was actually just protecting the safety of their mother.
The walls of the Palace were surrounded by guards and the inner courtyard was heavily guarded. The only reason why this position was arranged for him was because of Xia Xi's selfishness. He hoped to be able to take care of his younger son, not letting him go out and get at all beaten up.
Zang Yue pulled a table over. He laid down the wine jug, and pulled out took two more wine glasses and some dishes to accompany the wine, while doing this he said: "Yes, he won't be pissed you off, he'll just ignore you."
Although the characters of the brother were as different from the south to the north, their relationship was truly harmonious. Since childhood, they had never argued over anything.
Zang Xu was hit in his sore spot, his face darkened. It happened that his brother had just finished pouring a glass of wine and nudged it over. He picked it up and drank it, after drinking it, he was a little surprised, "Why is it so sweet? It's not like your usual wine."
It was more like honey water.
Zang Yue said: "My father brought it for NiangNiang from who knows where. NiangNiang can't drink strong liquor so this is just right, but he didn't want to be greedy so he gave me a pot."
Although he disliked it, he picked it the glass and delivered it to his mouth. He drank slowly as if he was thinking about the taste. He suddenly smiled: "After drinking this, Niangniang would blush and look very good."
Zang Xu smiled, "Ama's good-looking."
He peeled a peanut, chewed it twice, and then sighed slightly, he asked: "Yue'er, do you think brother really wants to marry me?"
Zang Yue said indifferently: "Whether he wills or not, the wedding date is next month, what are you worried about? If he wanted to run, he would've run away already, or he could've just asked NiangNiang to cancel the marriage. You know our NiangNiang, he loves stray pups as much as us, Xia Chun is also his son. If the general is really unwilling he would've already broken your throat, but instead, he still honors Royal brother's marriage contract."
The more Zang Xu listened, the brighter his eyes became, and the more he felt that what his Royal brother said was quite right. After listening, the corners of his mouth almost rose to his ears, he couldn't help clapping his hands: "What Yue'er said is true. If my brother really didn't want to marry me, he would've said that to NiangNiang long ago, how could he wait till now. I'm so stupid; how could I doubt his sincerity? Brother has me in his heart, he even bought me dumplings tonight."
The more he talked, the sweeter he felt, he couldn't help but drink another cup of honey-like wine. Now his heart became sweeter.
Zang Yue threw a peanut into his mouth. Seeing his ecstatic appearance, he couldn't understand at all, he said: "I don't know what you like so much about him, what's the fun in marrying a rock?"
His Royal Highness was joyful, he couldn't stop smiling at all. He replied when to his Royal brother's words: "Brother is good, you don't understand. He's not a stone, I know he's actually very hot inside."
Zang Yue "tsked" a few times and said: "I'm just saying. A wife like Ah-Ma² would be the best, gentle and delicate, obedient and caring in everything. If you want to marry a wife, you should marry someone like this to be satisfied."
Zang Xu said: "Of course NiangNiang is good, but my brother is also very good." He smiled sweetly and whispered: "Very good."
Zang Yue seemed to be unable to stand it anymore, he hit him with a peanut shell and grabbed his attention. Zang Yue leaned over, lowered his voice, and asked: "Royal brother, your wedding is soon due, have you prepared?"
Zang Xu was a little puzzled, "What preparations?"
The Little Prince said straightforwardly: "The preparations for the bridal chamber of course. Don't be like father, not understanding anything and thinking that a kiss could impregnate anyone. If they didn't delay for so long, I might've been older than Royal brother by now."
The big Prince was a courtly person, he was less bold than his brother. When he was asked this by him, his face turned red. He stretched out his foot and kicked him, saying: "How old are you? Thinking about such messy stuff?"
Zang Yue smirked: "Anyway, I'm no smaller than you."
Zang Xu knew the double meaning of his words, his face turned redder and he wanted to pretend to be serious but his voice was a little nervous, "Father did give me a book of erotic art, however, I haven't read it yet."
"An erotic picturebook?" The little Prince got excited, "I want to see too, where is it?"
The little Prince pestered him to see the erotic pictures. His Royal Highness could only go back to his bedroom with him and take out the tightly packed picture book.
He really hadn't read it yet, he would blush as soon as he looked at the cover and his breathing would be messed up. Because of this, he had put it aside. He had just taken it out when it was immediately robbed by Zang Yue.
When he opened the book Zang Yue let out a sigh of awe, he then said: "The painting's so wonderful, it turned out to be like this."
His Royal Highness was embarrassed to view it with him. At this moment, when he heard what he said, he also couldn't help but also lean over and take a look. With a glance, his line of sight seemed to be attracted and couldn't move away at all.
The paintings in the erotic picturebook were exquisite, the lifelike bold and exciting paintings both shocked and excited the two virgins. When the two pages were opened, the person in the painting was no longer stretched out. His legs were open, facing the two pairs of eyes.
The man's face was a little fuzzy, but one could see that his blushing face was beautiful. His body was graceful and attractive, with limbs slender and delicate. Under his collarbone, there was a pair of bright red nipples standing upright. The dots of red amongst the white breast was incredibly attractive.
Between the thighs, there was a delicate organ standing upright, the mouth of which was still oozing mucus. Under the meat stick, the place where the testicles originally were was replaced by a reddish female organ.
The painting was extremely detailed, the pubic hair, plump labia, and small urethra hidden inconspicuously could be seen clearly. The hole itself was dripping with juice, as if one could be sucked in by the small mouth as long as you put your finger in. And under the female organ, one could vaguely see another tender hole between the buttocks.
The brothers looked till their eyes were dry, and couldn't look away from the naked body for a long time.
After a while, Zang Yue said, "The person in the painting should be an intersex person, right?"
Xia Chun was an intersex person, so the erotic picturebook prepared by Chu Lan for His Royal Highness naturally had guidance in this regard.
"Royal brother, is NiangNiang also like this?"
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Notes:
1-<b>"Niángniáng"</b> (娘娘) is an old-fashioned and respectful term for "mother." There are several Chinese goddesses that are sometimes called 娘娘. (https://toarumajutsunoindex.fandom.com)\n 2- Blame Google for translating <b>Ah-Ma</b> as Ama. Mama is a common Chinese word that means mother. Ah- is a suffix endearment for close family or friends. So basically it's <b>Ah-</b> (endearment suffix) <b>Ma</b> (syllable for mother). MTL pain. I thought it was <b>Ama</b> because a Chinese dialect translates it as mother but no, it was just Google making my life harder lol *crying while laughing*\n<b>______</b>
<b>PastTimer: Decided to change Zangxu to Zang Xu and Zangyue to Zang Yue halfway through and I'm beat-</b>