Name: The Little Highness Is Coveted by His Archrival
Author: Fortunes Change Like the Weather

Synopsis

[Flustered sweetheart bottom x hopeless romantic top]

Xie Jianqiu had grown up without a care in the world. With his older brother as emperor, he could do whatever he wanted in the capital.

Aside from eating, drinking, and having fun, his favorite thing was to sit in a teahouse and listen to everyone in the capital sing his praises.

The young prince was a graceful gentleman, blessed with both talent and good looks. His painting skills were so extraordinary that no one in the capital could compare.

Xie Jianqiu was delighted to hear it.

Yes, keep praising me like that.

Then the Prince of Pingxiang, who was rumored to command a mighty army, returned to the capital, and the whole city changed its tune.

The women who used to admire Xie Jianqiu had praised him to the skies, saying no one could compare to him.

Now the teahouses and taverns no longer talked about how Xie Jianqiu could change the world with a single brushstroke. Instead, they talked about the Prince of Pingxiang's glorious victories on the frontier.

Even the palace maids were constantly discussing this northern killing god.

Xie Jianqiu: ...

This was going too far!

Xie Jianqiu couldn't stand it anymore!

He was going to see for himself just how impressive this Prince of Pingxiang really was.

But things never go as expected.

One night, Xie Jianqiu secretly climbed into the prince's estate and caught Xiao Changce bathing. He lost his footing, fell in, and was caught red-handed.

On a pleasure boat on the Feng River, he tried to expose Xiao Changce's true nature as a frequenter of brothels, only to fall into the river himself.

At the autumn hunting grounds, Xiao Changce easily won first place, while Xie Jianqiu was shot in the shoulder by an assassin.

Xie Jianqiu: ...

Xie Jianqiu burst into tears.

He was the young prince! He'd never suffered like this before!

Ever since Xiao Changce first saw him years ago, he had never been able to forget him. Day and night, all he thought about was that beautiful, smiling face.

At last, he returned to the capital, but he still couldn't find the person he longed for.

Just as he was feeling dejected, that person fell from the sky and landed right in his arms.

Since a beauty had thrown himself into his arms, Xiao Changce wasn't going to hold back.

Reading guide

1. A lighthearted, sweet daily-life story, focused on the two of them.

2. A little political intrigue, but it's mostly the villains playing house.

3. Set in an imaginary ancient world. Don't overthink the plot logic.

4. Both are virgins, 1v1, happy ending.

5. Older top, seven-year age gap.

6. Some older-brother-and-younger-brother plotlines. If you don't like that, please don't read.

7. I'll add more if I think of anything.

Thanks for reading.

Coming next: The Hated Rival Won't Leave Me Alone

A proud, adorable, clingy beauty of a bottom

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A princely heir who knows how to take care of people

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As the Grand Tutor's legitimate grandson, Wen Xin had been proper and well-mannered since childhood. He was famous for his gentle and kind treatment of others.

He had many admirers, but was cold only to Xiao Cheng, the marquis's heir and his former classmate.

The two of them couldn't stand each other and constantly schemed against one another, openly and behind the scenes.

With Xiao Cheng around, Wen Xin had never enjoyed a single peaceful day.

But in the fifth year of their rivalry, Xiao Cheng suddenly changed his ways.

He took the initiative to make peace, completely out of character.

He coaxed Wen Xin to eat and drink, and showered him with compliments.

Even when Wen Xin had a high fever that wouldn't break, Xiao Cheng stayed by his side, caring for him without changing his clothes or closing his eyes all night.

He took better care of Wen Xin than he would an ancestor.

Wen Xin grew suspicious.

He thought the Xiao brat had come up with some other way to get back at him.

Then Xiao Cheng repeatedly pulled him into his arms, kissed and nuzzled him, and confessed his feelings in the gentlest terms.

Wen Xin was stunned.

His sworn enemy had fallen for him!

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Later, the Third Prince failed in his bid for the throne. Xiao Cheng was imprisoned along with the rest of his faction and sentenced to execution after the autumn harvest.

When asked what he thought of Xiao Cheng, Wen Xin thought back over the years and clenched his fists in fury.

"I'm going to fight that Xiao bastard until one of us is dead!"

The crown prince, now the new emperor, kindly replied, "Congratulations. Would you like me to arrange your marriage?"

Wen Xin: ?

Bonus scene*

After Xiao Cheng stole his opportunity for the umpteenth time, Wen Xin flew into a rage and gave in to his darkest impulses.

He stormed into the private room, grabbed Xiao Cheng by the throat, and slammed him against the wall, wishing he could kill the menace right then and there.

Xiao Cheng didn't resist at all. His breathing was nearly cut off, but as he stared into Wen Xin's eyes, he suddenly smiled.

Wen Xin, with nowhere to vent his fury: ...

Damn it, that bastard still dared to provoke him!

Wen Xin decided to go all the way. He tightened his grip, determined to finish Xiao Cheng off right then.

Halfway through his threat, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

He looked down.

What was that?

Holy hell!!!

Wen Xin's eyes widened as it dawned on him. In his panic, his grip loosened, and Xiao Cheng turned the tables, pinning him against a screen.

Xiao Cheng subdued him with ease. A hoarse laugh escaped his throat. "Young Master Wen, now it's my turn."

Looking at the fear and shock on the person in his arms, Xiao Cheng smiled gently. "Don't worry. I won't actually fuck you to death."

That day, Wen Xin failed to kill anyone and fled home in humiliation, his pants wet.