The Delusory Ice Wall

Chapter 20

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As Hai Kuan ordered Yi Zhou, notifying and reporting him about the meetings the soldiers do every day at night, being a spy is not something hard for him because he has a strict character that makes the others not suspect him at all.

"That's what they said, sir".

Hai Kuan closed his eyes and sighed heavily, it's been three weeks now and he is so stressed about it, that he sent a message to his father telling him about the situation in the palace, he received a replay from him saying he would be late to return, and whatever will happen to them he will try to not come back, that put Zhuo Cheng and Xiao Zhan in a lot of struggle to protect the two princes.

"They will have another meeting tomorrow to discuss the new-----". Yi Zhou stopped when Hai Kuan's head dropped on the table. Zhuo Cheng looked at him and signalled him to leave.

"That's what I have for today; I will update you tomorrow; good night". He bowed and left the room; Zhuo Cheng followed him and stopped him.

"Yi Zhou...". Yi Zhou stopped and turned to him.

"Yes, Jiang Cheng??". Zhuo Cheng looks around before he gets closer to whisper to him.

"I think Prince Hai Kuan is sick. Go to Prince Yibo to update for this week; I will tell him later". Yi Zhou nodded.

"I will do that". He bowed and left. Zhuo Cheng returns to the room and stands next to Hai Kuan.

"Prince Hai Kuan, can you get up??".

Hai Kuan holds his head and takes a deep breath; Zhuo Cheng puts his hand on his neck and frowns when he senses a fever.

"Prince Hai Kuan, let me help you". Hai Kuan gives him his hand, and Zhuo Cheng takes it; he helps him to stand as he holds his waist to support him walking to the bed.

"Sorry". He apologizes to him, and Zhuo Cheng shakes his head.

"No it's fine, you like to stress yourself out, take it easy". He helped him lay down and covered him with the blanket.

"How can I? It's a war, nothing to play or be easy with". He closes his eyes and sighs heavily again; he is worried if he can't save the palace and the innocent people in it, what will happen if they lose, and how will they save the country then?

He suddenly feels something cold on his forehead and he opens his eyes to see Zhuo Cheng Smiling at him.

"You have a fever, wait a minute". He takes his hand away, but Hai Kuan holds it and puts it on his cheek.

"It's cold". He said slowly and Zhuo Cheng sighed.

"I know, but I will bring a small towel for you, and it is colder than my hand; I can't put my hand on you like that for hours". He said as he took his hand from him to go and bring cold water and a towel.

Hai Kuan looks at him before he slowly closes his eyes and sleeps; when Zhuo Cheng returns, he sees him asleep already; he sits on the edge of the bed looking at him.

"Sorry for this". He said before he took the cover away and opened Hai Kuan's shirt.

"What...Are you doing??". The first prince speaks out and Zhuo Cheng just continues opening the shirt.

"Changing, you have been wearing these clothes since the morning, and you are sweating a lot right now". He wet the small towel and wiped it slowly on his body. Hai Kuan twisted due to the sudden coldness, and Zhuo Cheng chuckled at him.

"Sorry, I will finish fast". He wipes his chest, and Hai Kuan just closes his eyes tightly as he can't move and feels the coldness; suddenly, a drop of tears runs out from his eyes.