Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery Butterfly VkXtZHeyVPcXJWMiSWWxOzQkYDCoBT

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“Dali?”PNGhgtdTEOylxulhfewNygWAXFsqwC

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“Yes, Dali has abundant sunshine all year round, unlike Jiangnan, which is damp. The winters are even warmer than Suzhou, which is good for both you and Uncle Jin’s health. Moreover, the south of Yunnan is my maternal grandfather’s territory. Neither the court nor… anyone else will bother you there. You will be very safe. I’ve arranged everything. You will live in Dali from now on. I will also spend most of my time there with you.”VluxubZgWkUqQBbnfKFURsHgsBcBBc

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“Su Yin…”jwHgwhFQAYsOPpkgSyvCBiXAjuJhMH

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“Have you heard of Que Siming? He is the adopted son of the divine doctor Que Linpei and a personal friend of mine. He’s already on his way to Dali from the Central Plains. He will surely have a solution for the cold poison in your body.”MrizFDvAlWYTaKsZSEVGzxVvxIsNTJ

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Xiao Bao’s eyes brightened momentarily but quickly dimmed again.fZLBCEeRNCxGwSReUwWmyIVTkNWEYG

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Although Su Yin was always so reliable, Xiao Bao was still afraid to hold on to hope. The taste of disappointment was too bitter to endure. He would rather believe he would become a cripple than dare to hope he might not. Cruel experiences don’t become easier just because you’ve had many of them.TKBKImQfiyUXNqNamtgviyCLCSuAWu

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Xiao Bao nodded blankly, “I’ve heard of him. They say not only is his medical skill excellent, but his martial arts are also formidable. And he always wears a mask. Such a mysterious person—do I have the chance to meet him?”QRQsSEVjINwBYpJluHOszYgErbOccZ

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Su Yin didn’t stop putting food into Xiao Bao’s bowl, saying as he did, “He has a bad temper and is very arrogant, not easy to get along with. But his medical skills are beyond question. Just don’t be curious about his mask in front of him.”eqKGDmNzmHiOUJWWvwmgOmkNoMwJcv

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Xiao Bao swallowed his questions along with the food. He finished eating as quickly as possible and washed himself thoroughly. Just as he came out, a servant reported that Uncle Jin had woken up.SNkRICqhipZoaPYNIkpNmzEtnHnQcD

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Xiao Bao and Su Yin hurried over.iJGLUFWoZOavRyrRMJSwtKtVRbixsn

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As soon as they entered the room, they saw Uncle Jin lying on his side on the couch, while Aunt Jin sat by the bedside. When the two elders saw them, their faces immediately showed excitement.aQJlgAqbfBkIqJMRCFDAevUYgojKko

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“Father! Mother!” Xiao Bao felt a pang of bitterness seeing his parents so haggard and rushed over.GdzKBlKURekodkHchYAzemrpdHnGnu

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“Xiao Bao! Xiao Bao!! What happened to you? Are you hurt?? Huh?? You scared your father to death!!” Uncle Jin fiddled with Xiao Bao’s arms and legs, nervously asking repeatedly.JsxOKUvlaifZCfnTGbkMtIZIYOZyXP

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Xiao Bao and Su Yin exchanged a glance, each seeing the hidden pain in the other’s eyes. Xiao Bao comfortingly patted Uncle Jin’s arm, “Father, Mother, I’m fine. That day Qi Xiao Bin beat me up, but he used thick books to cushion the blows. He was afraid of leaving marks on me. It hurt a bit at the time, but I’ve recovered these past few days. Su Yin has been giving me the best medicine. Look, I’m perfectly fine now.” He tried to act casual as he rolled up his sleeves, but as he recalled those cold needles glinting with a dull silver light, his body couldn’t help but tremble slightly.hqZkKgyFimsUduKxYzJBDHPNaKuCdK

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Uncle Jin and Aunt Jin looked at Xiao Bao’s raised sleeves and his open chest, seeing no wounds. Aside from looking thin and haggard, Xiao Bao had no external injuries, so they believed him.TJYiQqUdnuKWcctzWTFGZPOLWreqaQ

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With tears brimming, Uncle Jin’s eyes turned red, “Xiao Bao, it’s all my fault. I’ve let you down. I was too greedy, and you and your mother suffered because of me.” Saying this, tears of guilt streamed down his face.jatRvxnNEOgVXKKgFBGqYMFKBKxfPr

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Aunt Jin buried her face in Uncle Jin’s shoulder, crying muffled words, “It’s not all your fault, dear. I was just as blinded by greed. All these years, you’ve devoted yourself to this family… but Xiao Bao suffered the most… Xiao Bao… we made you suffer with us…”JYSosKrbDyEyvmJEUyuQbHTRHBnkcS

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Xiao Bao’s heart ached, but he didn’t want to dwell on the past. He wished to bury it all. He didn’t want to remember how his parents built their fortune or what they did to Xiao Yu. The fact that the three of them could still embrace and cry together was more than enough for him. He wrapped his arms around his parents and said softly, “Father, Mother, I never blamed you. Let’s forget the past. We are lucky to still be alive. Su Yin wants to take us to Dali. Let’s start over there and forget everything that happened before.”mIlHWbSSxUILYqEXwCvwohDQxHkIpo

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Zhao Cai and Jin Bao, hearing that everyone was awake, rushed in, hugging Xiao Bao with tears and laughter. Jin Bao, in particular, cried loudly, calling out “young master” between sobs. Xiao Bao looked at his remaining family members, feeling a mix of emotions.sIkKaPBayLXrHxTDvtKAjeyvoTjsuX

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Su Yin watched them silently, then quietly stepped out.CMMUedeNInRjMvBRxXCCmbHtWYCVfN

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His guard, standing quietly outside, immediately looked up, awaiting orders when he saw Su Yin come out.NWhdVRhjwQXAeNBsXvNTDcGbNlVaaS

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“Have you tracked the whereabouts of Zong Zheng Huai En’s men?”TYqFZIJLNMraQwslBdXsKinHseYixN

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“Yes, young master. They aren’t far from us. We’ve cut off the trails, but given their tracking skills, they’ll likely find us within three days.”rQfLyujFozOBDgnXKonLEFbINrqKyR

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“After sunset today, start the transfer. Send someone to lead them to the Twin Temple. You and Zhao Cai and Jin Bao will escort the Jin family to Dali as quickly as possible. I… will go meet them myself.” Su Yin’s eyes flashed with fierce determination, startling his personal guard who had been with him for over a decade.MrzjUsLFewIwFjXyDNOZMjEYvgudXE

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Zuo Ying had been running at a frantic pace for nearly three days. He had determined that Jin Xiao Bao and Su Yin were within three hundred li of this mountain, but finding someone in such an area, especially someone with Su Yin’s skills, was no easy task. He feared that if he delayed any longer, the young master would take out his anger on his brother. The more anxious he became, the more confused his thoughts grew, making it harder to piece together the clues.asuUeYDpOHSEGZcYcFfDITUwnBJvrX

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Three hours ago, someone deliberately guided them in a certain direction. Even though Zuo Ying knew it was probably a trap, it was his only hope, so he had no choice but to follow.yeNwjSZOhUrBbrtZJazpsOMJZkSFKt

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After tracking for over two hours, the person who had been leaving traces for them finally revealed himself, then began to lead them in a specific direction. Zuo Ying knew it was likely a dead end, but he gritted his teeth and continued the chase.qNwIVYVkTWZlmsZHCWupigPjNsALrM

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The person wasn’t very fast, just about as fast as Zuo Ying, but the distance was still too great for Zuo Ying to catch up. He could only watch as the person led them to a desolate place, where an abandoned, lonely temple stood ahead. The figure disappeared into the temple.ibxNZIVHUMrEXBftrOiXGlRgwwAoBZ

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With a wave of his hand, the seven men behind Zuo Ying scattered in seven different directions, quickly vanishing into the darkness. Zuo Ying, using a strange and quick step, silently approached the temple.tCXsmHaDxSyrmRcMfiEwPKtStQGWlg

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He circled the temple twice but couldn’t sense anyone’s presence.gwgBwSvaZPPizAcoiptohInzyqkNVi

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He pulled out a pendant from around his neck, a hollow wooden cylinder thinner than a finger and only an inch long. He brought it to his lips and blew softly. Though it made no audible sound, it was a signal tool unique to the Tong Sect, only detectable by those who had trained in their techniques.aglCMlpdLCSwGVKlWLynivsOAWOyEw

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Soon, seven figures appeared and disappeared in the moonlight, moving towards the temple.INAqKQyhohuFgMrvUVspORpbQfAlrl

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Zuo Ying silently drew his sword and was the first to leap through the temple window.QDnAKijBvwwPGcknoGiMcnHwjuyzKu

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The animalistic instinct to sense danger set off alarm bells in his mind, but his body couldn’t keep up with his nerves. He only managed to slightly turn his head, catching a glimpse of a dark blue figure in the moonlight. The golden threads on the figure’s clothing just caught his eye before a crimson tide filled his vision…CbmoduwOHMNxhRDUpjKxTVuxzsqxkZ

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