Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery Butterfly qwRTmqHFlUsSxGyYkPYVICCkRHCwDe

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Xiao Bao had been staying here for four or five days now, yet it was the first time he had seen what it looked like outside.wFuqJBqzCgAguogxNGtvIJyIbDDLMD

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Although it was a bit more modest compared to his Jin Mansion, the pavilions and towers were all exquisitely grand, very much in Huai En’s style.NqMHFvpXGCRhkBKTvYBpcJBFoRzEqC

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You Ying was leading the way in front, when Xiao Bao suddenly asked, “Where’s your young master?”sGVyQdbafFNWskYvZgWebSwHkhVSOH

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“Young master…” You Ying hesitated with his words, “He went back.”MRfWCjfTagHTatimHKBdDGQhxAKKkR

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“Where did he go back to?”UraGxSFKEvTwtxNWnGlQBgUSVamlVz

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“Young Master Jin doesn’t need to know that.” You Ying responded flatly.EqLKivEHvzycllFzlsEzkPGeviOvew

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Xiao Bao glared at him from behind, “Who exactly is your young master?”wFQbTqaqkjpjgvMngFBxtZjogATjNB

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You Ying turned to look at him but said nothing.ZVjwAIbPJteApWokEnHZXvupKmaaCL

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So it’s another one of those things I’m not supposed to know, huh? Hmph.kIakfeSCiLxHEXjulJkPhTGhpbiKed

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Xiao Bao stopped talking, thinking that once he got back, he would seek out the top intelligence dealer in the Jianghu, throw a few tens of thousands of taels of silver at him, and dig up everything about this kid’s ancestors for eight generations.vfuKDqAWmHEWutceKmDixdMAZQgGDD

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Once he knew exactly who this little demon was, whether he could afford to offend him, and to what extent he could, then he would carefully plan his revenge. Damn it, whether or not he could afford to, he was definitely going to offend him. After all, he was the young master of the Jin Qian Sect, with his golden buttocks. You think you can just stir up a hornet’s nest and then run away scot-free? See if I don’t deal with you.kRuZcEUqSFvJCbtPRilHqDGFpsAmyQ

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Despite these vengeful thoughts, Xiao Bao secretly hoped to see Huai En again. He couldn’t quite figure out his own feelings, thinking he was being pathetic. So he directed his thoughts toward revenge, at least giving himself an excuse, and in the end, a sense of victory. Soon, Xiao Bao started planning to go home and find a few attractive courtesans to practice some skills. He was confident he could subdue that rabbit.zNDZGBWISMoQXoFHtwLddhgfslwXXh

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As soon as Xiao Bao saw Zhao Cai and Jin Bao, he was shocked. Both of them were bruised and swollen. They rushed toward him like dogs seeing a meat bun.gzbQfMcwWgEdRvEBbJPyCbWvpKXeNk

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“What… what happened?” Xiao Bao’s heart ached. These two little rascals were his people. Who beat them up like this? Then it hit him, aside from his own father, who else could have done this to them?wKJicgPWyDvgulAzFSOqwRZsGLMoYG

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The two of them looked at him with sad, hesitant expressions.mpGPyzYcRiKYQUEWKvnVHXDKUOfXAJ

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“Alright, alright, I get it,” Xiao Bao said, feeling somewhat guilty. If he hadn’t insisted on going to find his “wife” and trying to save her from danger, the two little dog slaves wouldn’t have been beaten up like this. Moreover, he wouldn’t have had to suffer like that. Thinking it over, he deserved it. Truly deserved it!bUbtuBVNJgazyBgBuaObmxDvoRFqBZ

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Xiao Bao touched their faces with some remorse. “I’m sorry, young master was wrong. I won’t run off like that again.”BUwyaZnKYxDFYMbGwSstoOgEkBtXcN

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Tears started streaming down their faces as they hugged him and wailed, “Young Master, it’s one thing for us to get beaten up, but please don’t scare us like that. We thought something had happened to you. When we arrived at the riverside that day, we saw a pool of blood and a pile of torn clothes. Young Master, you scared us to death!”zfARmlVxwKJLsLAwoNkhckMZnMLXua

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Xiao Bao hurriedly patted their shoulders, comforting them while thinking about the pool of blood and the torn clothes. These two fools might have had thoughts they shouldn’t have had.cVhfxwhMaQNCBMVvmNDZfShsGgiAdI

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After their crying fit, they started pulling at Xiao Bao’s arms, inspecting him. “Young Master, you’re hurt, aren’t you? Where are you injured?”tKHiDdbSTkHowNCZNFxFIiZoEPcPQR

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Xiao Bao pushed them away and waved dismissively. “It’s nothing, nothing, just some flesh wounds. They’re mostly healed by now.”WmSPiZJhDURDIBmaQSbnMrEPuZjHDm

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They nodded suspiciously. Zhao Cai asked, “What about Maiden Zheng?”MoQQjQmTwrswwdAoLQAVpaKzDtBmor

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“Maiden Zheng…” Xiao Bao gritted his teeth. “She’s alive.”MbXGeQTMfvathlNSTRgPYzmpKLEmTY

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Both of them found their master’s expression strange. Jin Bao seemed to notice the person standing behind Xiao Bao for the first time and exclaimed in surprise.DqAcLJNCJxcreJTHkcwhKLwqDMYMue

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Xiao Bao, desperate to change the subject, asked, “What is it, what is it? Does it hurt? Young Master will blow on it for you?”iVahuboJyrtTOWvEkJeWBVsXUKXnqW

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Zhao Cai also looked at You Ying and asked the same question, “Do you have a twin brother?”GvxjcxtXtsrtZGieYGevBcbxiLmQsS

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You Ying was too impatient to explain. “You’ve seen my gege? Where is he?”CbaKGDgbhWJUAgQfTgfwvgNsTluDfx

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Jin Bao nodded dumbly, answering earnestly, “In my bed.”jiDHFmXESRfFwDtbpgJqCfjjFKGTMi

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Zhao Cai rolled his eyes and smacked Jin Bao on the head. “Can’t you keep your mouth shut?” It wasn’t Zhao Cai’s fault for having impure thoughts; after following their young master for so many years, he had seen it all. Words might be unintentional, but what if the listener took it the wrong way?DOivDHNBYCIRZsDXhVnPpDkJXwvxZw

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Jin Bao felt wronged. “What did I do? Don’t hit my head.”KgzDCXUQSWhgBgohtgUGZqfRjngdeX

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The other two present, one who had just witnessed an illicit act between two men and the other who had just experienced it firsthand, were somewhat sensitive to that kind of thing. Their faces turned ashen, and, as if they shared the same mind, they exchanged a look before turning their heads away in perfect unison. They both knew how disgusted the other was.GWLvqEWOdSRnQekhIcYUtEepIpdPRG

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Jin Bao still hadn’t realized what he had said wrong, but based on past experience, if Zhao Cai told him to shut up, it was best to shut up.wpoSCcHfymHsJHztXWRdBQwrDsizci

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Clearing his throat, Zhao Cai cupped his hands in greeting and said, “Brother, your older brother was gravely injured and unconscious that day. We brought him back to our mansion to recover. We hoped that once he woke up, he could tell us the whereabouts of our young master. However, he remains unconscious. The doctor assured us his life is not in danger and he should wake up in a few days.”BqWywmfyoumbqBAVVhhCwohQqaXeFC

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You Ying’s usually stern face lit up with excitement. “I can’t thank you enough. I will send someone with you to the Jin mansion to bring my brother back.”ZvvcFLhructHblwwDkiVjivCrJaXnL

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Xiao Bao rolled his eyes at him, thinking, “No need to thank us. Just wait and see, you’ll never show gratitude anyway. Our Jin family always ends up owing you lot. You’re just like your master, ungrateful wretches by nature. We’ll just consider this as accumulating virtue through saving lives.”YGUKhJKZXlYEsfoQnGRAKUcVOoycmr

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On the way back, Xiao Bao finally returned to his role as the eldest young master of the Jin family. Lying in the spacious and luxurious carriage, with soft cushions underneath him and servants attending to him on either side, Xiao Bao occasionally teased and flirted with them, causing their faces to blush shyly. His mood improved greatly. He decided to rest for a few days once they returned to Suzhou, then head to Qingyuan Tower to spar with Xiao Meng and Su Yin for three hundred rounds to restore his injured pride. The thought of their soft, fragrant bodies and enchanting allure made his fingers twitch. He could hardly wait to throw himself into the arms of a beauty.kEivJtORoIOVDLJCvvuhPHGpkNULGx

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As he imagined how he would tease and flirt with the beauties, hearing their gasping breaths beneath him, the image of Xiao Meng’s bright face suddenly transformed into that of Huai En. The flushed cheeks, skin like creamy jade, and cascading black hair, combined with his passionate and intoxicating demeanor, made Xiao Bao’s whole body heat up.TulywXAsCCWntdeMntgyNIyarZUjol

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Terrified by the changes in his body, Xiao Bao wished he could plunge into icy water.BkKFzcIRyXnKKoJQxzfHAotphLwiwT

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He sent the two girls outside the carriage and began to touch himself, his mind filled with images of Huai En. He even visualized Huai En’s flat chest and the weapon that had once made him wish for death. Instead of diminishing his arousal, it only intensified. Xiao Bao quickened his movements, soft moans escaping his lips, until his body tensed, releasing thick, white fluid.UkXgGDdSzXGLLUzulnUJIFmxzhUNBX

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Panting heavily and drenched in sweat, his desire gradually subsided, and clarity returned to his mind. Realizing that he had climaxed thinking about Huai En, Xiao Bao wanted to bash his head against a wall.UeDebaradAFVNVNywvmDXwSRbWtZcw

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This…this is hopeless. What’s happening to me?otGxYHCnRqpmMzHmduCccNDgylEpPz

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For the first time in his life, Xiao Bao began to seriously reflect on his own life.kBpgOVsCRypLUwcfaEomPoYQlLMdKM

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Could it be that he really liked a man? Liked him so much that he didn’t care that he was a man? Xiao Bao’s wounds had mostly healed over the past few days, and being someone who always forgot the pain once the wound was healed, his resentment toward Huai En gradually lessened.RNvxRwErZTDNDPqEYtagbuJQxgRBBZ

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Xiao Bao had his good points too, and being able to cheer himself up was one of them. This ensured that he always lived happily. Whenever he encountered something inexplicable, he would attribute it to fate’s mischief.ZuBmXCcNnqtTJMIfbUpaAzPzaHOrck

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For instance, right now, he was full of emotions, sighing, “Ah, fate’s mischief. I actually like a man.”YomGxNvTBRtmWWMaRZAZdWsLGIzgOZ

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Although he was initially furious, this person not only deceived his feelings but also forcibly took his body. If he were to fall to the ground, clutch a handkerchief, and start weeping, the drama would be complete. It was outright bullying and the behavior of a rogue. The worst part was the lack of responsibility afterward. Not being responsible was one thing—they were both men, after all, and proper marriage was out of the question—but to not even care, that was… that was… intolerable!VGBVCSkeOPdftuWyuSWoNjSinkFvCw

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Thinking of Huai En’s indifference and coldness, Xiao Bao felt a bit aggrieved and sad.GeadkRZNOZdEFEnyoImvpYyaiMaINV

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He had never been wronged growing up. Even if he was wronged, he had ways to vent it out, let alone feeling sad. Xiao Bao thought, “Who am I to feel aggrieved and sad?” Only the one who caused the issue could resolve it. Since he felt aggrieved and sad, he could only find Huai En to solve it.LqkRrVTmveONOvWPHAZbFWTxSgPUNn

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So, he began to plot in his mind. He definitely had to turn the tables and have Huai En under him at least once. But that wasn’t enough. He actually quite liked him. Despite everything, he couldn’t stop thinking about him. Might as well follow the trend and take Huai En as a male concubine. Although he couldn’t be the main wife, Xiao Bao would treat him extremely well for a lifetime.NgPartYsfZSbfhkGkUkpDzuZHKdrfQ

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In the end, what he needed to do right now was to conquer Huai En. He had to assert his dominance first.ToFgLTOgJsCiiHXQxfdjoRQwXoPJkv

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