Chapter 42 The Arrogant Prince 9
Seeing Zhou Zichen's extremely pale face and his hurried demeanor, Xu Yuan assumed something serious had happened and also became serious.
When he saw that Xu Qiuqiu only had a fever, he was speechless. He had been terrified the whole way, but he dared not complain. "Your Highness, it is just a common fever caused by a cold. She will recover after taking some antipyretics."
When Zhou Zichen heard Xu Yuan say that, his cold expression softened, and he said in a deep voice, "Go and brew the medicine!"
After Xu Yuan left, he turned his gaze back to Xu Qiuqiu, and the expression on his face softened considerably.
Not long after, Xu Yuan finished decocting the medicine, brought it in, placed it on the table beside the bed, and then said to Xu Qiuqiu, "Miss, you will feel better after drinking the medicine."
Xu Qiuqiu frowned when she heard about drinking medicine. She didn't want to drink traditional Chinese medicine, as she had heard that ancient Chinese medicine was very bitter.
But she didn't want to stay in this pain. She tried to get up, but found she had no strength. Seeing this, Zhou Zichen quickly helped her up and put a pillow behind her.
After seeing that she was half-lying down, Zhou Zichen picked up the medicine and brought it to her.
Because Xu Qiuqiu's mind was foggy from the fever, she mistook Zhou Zichen in front of her for Qi Chen, and she couldn't help but whine, "Qi Chen, the medicine is very bitter."
Hearing her sweet and intimate voice, his ears turned red again. He felt both happy and heartbroken. He couldn't help but smile and say, "You're so old and you're still afraid of taking medicine."
Xu Yuan stood there, almost stunned. This girl called the Prince of Yan'an by his given name, and the Prince of Yan'an was not angry at all, but even smiled at her.
He suddenly felt that he must not have woken up properly today. Was this still the Prince of Yan'an he knew?
Before he could even begin to question his existence, Zhou Zichen glared at him coldly, his tone icy, "What are you looking at? Didn't you know to bring some candied fruit? What are you still standing here for? Go find some!"
Yes, that fierce aura, that ruthless gaze—this is the Prince Yan'an he knows.
Xu Yuan didn't dare to linger. After bowing and taking his leave, he went to the military camp's mess hall to see if there were any candied fruits or other desserts to substitute.
After Xu Yuan left, Zhou Zichen withdrew his fierce gaze, and his eyes softened as he looked at Xu Qiuqiu.
Seeing her looking at him expectantly, his heart softened. "Qiuqiu, it's okay. Take your medicine first, and I'll give you something sweet later, okay?"
He was stunned when he finished speaking. Why did he call her that? And why did he do it so skillfully, as if he had been doing it for her for a long, long time?
After falling ill, Xu Qiuqiu's mind was a bit muddled. Hearing him so familiar and gentle in comforting her, she suddenly felt a little wronged and wanted to cry. She thought she didn't actually have much affection for Qi Chen, but now she suddenly realized that she missed him a little.
She reached out and took his hand, saying, "Ah Chen..." before leaning into his arms.
She threw herself into his arms, the warmth of his body and the scent of spikenard wafting over her. For a moment, her mind was confused. Wait, why this scent? It doesn't smell like Ah Chen's herbal fragrance…
But she didn't dwell on it too much, and tightened her grip on his waist.
[Ding! The female lead's happiness level has increased by 20%. The female lead's happiness level is currently 20%.]
Zhou Zichen was stunned when she took his hand. Before he could react, she threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly. He froze, and then his heart started pounding.
Her face began to flush. Why was she hugging him? It seemed like the first time they met, she had called him "A-Chen" so affectionately...
Could it be that she's liked me for a long time? Otherwise, why would she call me that so familiarly? She must have called me that countless times in private...
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of joy and thought to himself, "She has good taste. Since she likes me so much, why don't I be merciful and accept her? After the war is over, I'll take her back to Lingyue Kingdom and marry her."
Zhou Zichen smiled and his hand, which had been frozen in mid-air, hugged her back and patted her back reassuringly.
For some reason, just a hug brought him more joy and satisfaction than any victory he had ever won.
This was a feeling he had never experienced before, as if his heart was filled to the brim.
He used to be indifferent to everything, but when he met her, his emotions became stronger and stronger, as if she was the meaning of his existence, so desirable to be touched, and once touched, he didn't want to let go.
When Xu Yuan came in again, he almost dropped the sugar water in his hand when he saw the scene in front of him.
Hearing footsteps, Zhou Zichen gently pulled the girl away from him, supporting her shoulders and helping her lean against the pillow. Only then did he turn his head, his eyes coldly fixed on Xu Yuan. "Found it?"
"Your Highness, no, there are no candied fruits, only sugar water. After taking the medicine, drinking some sugar water will make it less bitter." Xu Yuan was startled by his gaze and stammered in response.
"Bring it here."
Xu Yuan obediently brought the dish over and put it down. Before he could even say goodbye, Zhou Zichen spoke first, "What are you still standing here for? Hurry up and leave, or do you want me to ask you to leave?"
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