Sang Lan’s father was a close confidant of King Charles, so when Charles attempted to negotiate conditions to bring back his prince, who was far away in Burke, the news reached Sang Lan’s ears.
The whole thing with Jiang Ling voluntarily stepping down from the marriage had been a while back, but it left a lingering shadow in Sang Lan’s heart. Now, hearing about Jiang Ling again, resentment surged within him.
“Dad, why does the king want to get back that useless guy? He’s been left to fend for himself in Burke for so long.”
“I don’t know, but it’s definitely a bad omen for the Second Prince. We thought the heir position was guaranteed, but ever since the Second Prince returned from the Holy Dan Academy, the king has been tight-lipped about it,” he scratched his head in confusion.
Suddenly, Sang Lan thought of something. Jiang Qian had became more indifferent towards him after attending the Holy Dan Academy, maybe he had met omegas with even higher talents. However, Sang Lan wasn’t one to sit idly; he genuinely liked Jiang Qian, and more importantly, he wouldn’t give up the chance to become the future consort of the King.
“Dad, why don’t we tell Jiang Qian about this? He’ll surely be worried, and we can use that to propose an alliance. He’ll consider the help from our family, but my condition would be an engagement with him.” Sang Lan’s gaze was determined.
He wouldn’t allow Jiang Ling a chance at a comeback. That would mean he had made the wrong choice. Although, Sang Lan might be overthinking it; Jiang Ling probably didn’t even have the energy to think about grabbing the heir position. He was busy enough as it is.
Since Chu Wenyu exposed his true intentions in front of Jiang Ling, he became increasingly arrogant. Despite facing Jiang Ling’s cold demeanor, he refused to let go.
Firstly, he ordered the removal of all devices in the palace that could connect to the outside world. However with the vastness of the palace, even if Jiang Ling did nothing, he could manage to avoid encountering Chu Wenyu.
Chu Wenyu, infuriated and humiliated, decided to restrict the alpha’s movement. Jiang Ling was now confined to the bedroom and the dining room. These were things he had long wanted to do, and now, without concerns about Jiang Ling’s reaction, he indulged in them.
Despite this, Jiang Ling remained indifferent, not initiating any contact when going to bed and turning a blind eye to Chu Wenyu upon waking up.
Chu Wenyu, driven mad by Jiang Ling’s coldness, seemed to realize that forcibly pursuing affection was not yielding the sweetness he desired.
However, with no other options, after another rejected attempt for intimacy one night, Chu Wenyu, frustrated and embarrassed, decided to take a more assertive approach. Yet, Jiang Ling still showed no reaction.
“Jiang Ling, tell me you love me. If you don’t want me to do anything to Lien, do as I say.” Chu Wenyu, leaning over the alpha, appeared urgent. He desperately wanted to feel that Jiang Ling genuinely liked him; otherwise, he felt he would lose his sanity.
Dealing with an alpha who behaved like a wooden figure was driving him insane; this wasn’t at all what he had hoped for.
Feeling helpless, he resorted to his threatening tactics once again in a desperate attempt to gain control.
He knew that only in moments like these would there be a trace of change in the other’s expression.
Jiang Ling, observing Chu Wenyu in such a state, perhaps having been too angry, no longer felt the anger.
He could sense the other’s panic and madness, but suddenly, he didn’t want to avoid it anymore. Even if he truly left, he could find relief, but could Chu Wenyu truly find liberation?
This wasn’t what Jiang Ling desired.
Since the other had gone through so much ‘effort’ to make him fall in love and had indeed succeeded, maybe this time he should make an effort himself.
Of course, Jiang Ling didn’t plan to forgive or let things slide; that wasn’t the optimal solution.
Now, apart from continuing to oppose Chu Wenyu, he couldn’t think of a way to make Chu Wenyu realize his own mistakes.
So, Jiang Ling, devoid of emotions, like a robot, uttered, “I love you.”
Your Majesty, this is the result you can get.
Chu Wenyu, hearing the words he wanted to hear, stood there dumbfounded. However, there was no feeling of satisfaction; he couldn’t sense the other’s emotions, and his heart still felt as empty as scratching an itch that wasn’t there.
“Say it again. I want you to say it again,” Chu Wenyu scowled.
However, no matter how many times the words were repeated, the outcome didn’t satisfy him.
He lowered his head to start undressing Jiang Ling; it had been a long, long time since they were intimate. Perhaps in this, he could slightly feel some affection.
Despite being threatened, Jiang Ling possessed strong physical resilience and couldn’t be forced easily.
With a stern face, he restrained Chu Wenyu, preventing him from continuing.
Jiang Ling knew that his emotions might come off as indifferent, but he did feel something for Chu Wenyu.
The alpha’s rejection only fueled Chu Wenyu’s frustration, and he forcefully attempted to realize his desires as he had always done.
So, he pretended to calm down, continuing to share the bed with the alpha as usual.
When Jiang Ling regained consciousness once again, the surroundings were dim, and he couldn’t see anything before him. It was unclear if it was nighttime or if the curtains had been drawn in broad daylight.
In the air, he caught a whiff of a peculiar fragrance. At the same time, he felt his entire body soften, unable to sense the presence of strength. This symptom seemed to be brought about by the fragrance.
Jiang Ling raised his hand to sit up, only to hear the crisp sound of chains clinking due to his movement, echoing in his mind. The cold sensation on his wrist confirmed that he was indeed restrained by handcuffs.
The weight of the handcuffs and chains wasn’t light, but it would have been a piece of cake for his normal self. However, in his current weakened state, performing even casual movements was quite a challenge.
He knew who did this, none other than Chu Wenyu. No one else could be so twisted.
Jiang Ling never expected to experience scenes only found in novels firsthand. Yet, it wasn’t amusing for him now.
He sighed inwardly, uncertain about how to deal with Chu Wenyu.
Soon, he felt warm skin against his own, and the familiar touch indicated that the person was Chu Wenyu.
He was quickly embraced by slender arms, and then the person planted numerous assertive kisses on his lips. Determined not to let the other succeed, Jiang Ling kept his lips tightly sealed, offering no response.
Chu Wenyu, frustrated, bit him. However, facing the lack of cooperation, he struggled to wrap his legs around the alpha’s waist. Without the other’s assistance, maintaining a dominant position proved to be challenging for Chu Wenyu, especially with his legs being weak and powerless.
“Jiang Ling, hold me,” Chu Wenyu, sweating from the effort, pleaded in frustration, unable to succeed.
“Didn’t Your Majesty put handcuffs on me?” Jiang Ling responded mechanically, showing no intention to move.
In truth, he felt completely weak, and the sensations weren’t very intense. As for the handcuffs, it was just an excuse because the chain Chu Wenyu used to shackle him was long enough for him to take the initiative.
Chu Wenyu, biting his lip, tried to support himself, but it was entirely his unilateral desire. Without any prior reassurance or kisses, it was uncomfortable.
Only when he thought that this person was the one he liked did Chu Wenyu feel a sense of happiness.
Afterward, Chu Wenyu, exhausted and covered in sweat, was slippery. He successfully left heavy traces of himself on the alpha’s body, as if by doing so, Jiang Ling would remember him in his heart.
Chu Wenyu wearily pulled apart Jiang Ling’s arms and laid back, feeling drained.
Thinking about it, he felt a bit resentful towards Jiang Ling. If only this person were a bit more proactive, he wouldn’t be in this state.
Chu Wenyu should have felt embarrassed, but the dark environment prevented them from clearly seeing each other’s expressions, so he didn’t care as much.
It must be said that Jiang Ling was quite comfortable just lying there. However, perhaps it was in his nature, as he regained clarity in the brief moment of separation. The cause of this situation still made him difficult to accept.
During the process, he had tried his best not to take the initiative, considering that Chu Wenyu probably didn’t feel too good either.
In contrast, although Chu Wenyu was the one in control, he felt quite passive. He could only encircle the alpha’s waist, smelling the scent of his pheromones. The unseen face was flushed, clearly immersed in the lingering sensations, finding it not so easy to detach.
Chu Wenyu was tired, but unwilling to just fall asleep like this. Throughout the entire process, Jiang Ling showed no signs that would make him happy.
Thinking that at least the other might have some feelings at this moment, Chu Wenyu leaned in and blew air near his ear, saying, “Jiang Ling, kiss me.”
Not the superficial kind of kiss, but one filled with emotions.
If the other didn’t agree, he would feel utterly wronged. Now, his whole body was limp beside Jiang Ling, and the terrifying emptiness of lacking affection was evident.
Jiang Ling knew that he couldn’t give in to Chu Wenyu at this critical moment, or else he might repeat this tomorrow.
He first reached behind and gently pulled the chain, embracing Chu Wenyu’s waist. In a tender tone, he said, “Your Majesty, haven’t you always liked setting conditions? I can agree, but first, you must promise to release Lien.”
Chu Wenyu was instantly captivated by his sudden tenderness. However, the words from the alpha’s mouth made his lips tremble, unsure of what to say. His mind was in chaos, finding it hard to believe this was real.
This person actually brought up someone else at such a moment.
And he was being threatened that only by releasing someone else would this person be willing to get close to him, as if he wasn’t worth the alpha’s initiative.
The fingers Chu Wenyu had placed on the other’s arm tightened. The air was silent, except for the corner of Chu Wenyu’s eyes moistening. Hot tears rolled down the pillow, turning into nothingness.
“Fine, I agree.” Chu Wenyu couldn’t resist the temptation of this condition that had such allure for him, so he reluctantly agreed.
Later, with his eyes open, he felt the warm touch—passionate, as if the person loved him immensely. He liked it very much.
Yet, he was painfully aware that this warmth wasn’t specifically for him; it came at a cost.
Chu Wenyu responded to Jiang Ling while closing his eyes in discomfort.
Threatening and controlling the alpha really had no effect, and he didn’t like Jiang Ling using such tactics.
It hurts, it really hurts.
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