Forever Mine[BL]

Chapter 35: Only Some Feel The Heat/Arc 5.2

On planet 304, the couple cuddled on the couch one night, watching a movie. As it came to an end, the shorter man peeked up at his lover and cleared his throat.

Zhou Jian looked down and noticed the other had something to say so he nodded and waited. Turning a bit in the man's arms, Chen Xiang fidgeted as he proposed nervously,

"So I've been wandering...Do you want to get married?"

Zhou Jian blinked as the question sank in. Contrary to Chen Xiang's expectations, Zhou Jian didn't agree one time and seemed to be lost in thought. The older man felt an uneasy feeling for some reason as he mulled it over.

Marriage?

Why am I hesitating?

Isn't this what I've always wanted

To marry the love of my life?

Just like when he became my Empress?

So why?

What's making me hesitate?...

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" I have reasons to believe that Chen Xiang is merely using you and doesn't love you at all."

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"Happy Birthday Jian Ge! I baked you a cake!"

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"Vanilla?"

"Mmm."

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Walking into Consort Xiang's courtyard, he silenced the servants. He had already concealed his presence from Chen Xiang's system and Wang Tao tended to let down his guard against the man.

Approaching the door, he opened it slightly. Peeking through the gap, he saw his lover half dressed, in front of his minister who had covered his eyes.

"I-I'm sorry. I apologize, it was my mistake."

Frowning, Wang Tao pardoned him.

"It's ok. Just ensure that this doesn't happen again."

The consort nodded and hurriedly dressed, covering up the snow white skin.

"Are you dressed now?"

"Y-yeah."

Wang Tao then lowered his hand before taking his seat. He gestured for Consort Xiang to sit as well.

Zhou Jian stood there for a moment. He turned away before ordering the servants to not inform the two of his presence here today.

Zhou Jian's face darkened recalling it in his mind. A bit away from the courtyard, he dropped his concealment.

Wang Tao, who was speaking to Chen Xiang, froze for a moment. He thought he had sensed Zhou Jian a distance away.

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Zhou Jian snapped out of his thoughts when he noticed the young man's teary eyes. Chen Xiang was on the verge of tears and his pitiful appearance made one think he was bullied. Noticing the hesitation, the transmigrator grew worried.

"I-is there something wrong? Do you not want to marry me? Why are you hesitating? Did I do something wrong?"

Zhou Jian felt guilty as the boy rambled on. Immediately he embraced the other and wiped his tears.