Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery Butterfly CHWePydiklpTWjtfwRRfoexnuSNach

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Huai En’s words startled everyone, even You Ying exclaimed in surprise, “Young Master!”aGhYfzFeMPzVrSJPRWlmvmcoPJUJaK

Su Yin appeared calm on the surface, but his mind was in turmoil. He wants to stay? Why? This was clearly a spur-of-the-moment decision. What had he discovered? What was his intention?lcyoMdzGePrywDACcxadPBrOSbnalR

Xiao Bao was even more taken aback. This windfall was so overwhelming it left him dizzy, and countless fantastical thoughts filled his mind.aTzbiujzrLAGvmNjXxIsNLwnUFSapz

His eyes crinkled with joy as he repeatedly agreed, “It’s an honor, an honor. This is wonderful. You can stay as long as you like, make yourself at home, don’t hesitate to make yourself comfortable.”lJWkEcDRKLgSjDMQNTYlcewoYSweSX

He glanced at Su Yin after speaking. Amazingly, Su Yin merely wore a dark expression as he watched them, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, which seemed like tacit consent.vZPApjKxSFmloOsOkeITPuUduAaRlh

This made Xiao Bao extremely happy. His simple mind and cheerful personality didn’t bother to ponder why Huai En wanted to stay. What did it matter? He had always had a strong sense of dependency on his parents, and especially on Su Yin, which had only grown over time. Whenever he couldn’t figure something out or get something done, his parents or Su Yin would handle it. With Su Yin around, he didn’t even need to fear Huai En’s martial prowess.dmPYRfsuMYXmEoOlPmkzqbzjkVnOqa

He was now lost in immense happiness and satisfaction. He had a tremendous opportunity to get back at Huai En and settle an old grudge!YJXOzwGfbcmhObiOPRLNVDTQySMJwH

Xiao Bao eagerly went to inform his parents that he had a friend coming to stay. Master Jin and his wife seldom concerned themselves with his friends. The mansion was large enough that someone could stay for months without ever crossing paths, so they didn’t make much of it.eXvNtyaiITzMKrQyFxHVpgJiROBDxi

Jin Xiao Bao was busy arranging accommodations for Huai En and his entourage of a dozen people, specifically setting Huai En up in a courtyard next to his own.uMrARwXZEzfGTzRkNZeCMHhweHFXuV

While Xiao Bao was bustling around, preparing Huai En’s room with more enthusiasm than he had for setting up a bridal chamber, Huai En sat under a tree, watching him expressionlessly.hOHYcYRdFRDJafghPgSLEeyHaJgfVD

Most of the time, Huai En resembled a beautiful doll—silent and still, his face perpetually gloomy as he looked at people. Now, his eyes were fixed on Xiao Bao without any discernible emotion. Xiao Bao certainly didn’t believe that Huai En had developed any affection for him, considering he hadn’t shown any feelings despite their intimate encounter. Typically, Huai En wouldn’t even glance at him, so this sudden attention left Xiao Bao with mixed feelings, both joy and anxiety.VpTmfPRLJGiOMMyxMKLhPLqUJGAlIn

Xiao Bao felt overwhelmed by the beauty’s gaze, his entire body chilled as if plunged into an ice cave, breaking out in a cold sweat. He wiped his face and ran over to Su Yin. “What are you all talking about?”CVYdbUyFphuXGavpnufqrzBMCeTaHN

Since earlier, Su Yin had pulled Zhao Cai and Jin Bao aside, and the three had been engaged in a serious conversation.EtcEtCxegGlOJIAiNNvtNrPjEBIKcV

Su Yin glanced at him. “I need to go to Dian Nan.”NgKcBonFIkhYLmGWJBaQlvintgubyk

“Dian Nan? Are you going to see your grandfather?” Dian Nan was the fiefdom of Su Yin’s grandfather, Prince Li, the third uncle of the current emperor.ZWZCbJLGONSWIvCmlDXhNiKSdfmggL

“When are you leaving?”fWNaNwPfUjBHoEdlaDaPoPKueQYEKP

“Immediately.”QfWoMBQFvrTtShtHBdUuBeHwySWSQB

“Immediately?” Xiao Bao looked at him in surprise. “Nothing is prepared, and you didn’t give any notice. The journey is so long; why rush? We need to make some preparations…”wYTGBZwOiwKJEYVIeMLjTqDxkZDfxn

Su Yin impatiently waved his hand. “There’s no time to delay.”ABwRQccFzeaOFXbuOUZIqekUtpqzCb

Xiao Bao had a nagging feeling that this matter was related to Huai En. Cautiously, he asked, “Why are you going to see your grandfather?”uUXKkmszNiAnydKaGZzgcnUXEgaiKx

“I’ve already told you; explaining to you would be a waste of breath.”ITGUpXXnVpwxvToLaCfhJEbuyGEcuw

Xiao Bao was left speechless by Su Yin’s bluntness. Then he realized that once Su Yin left, he would have no one to rely on against Huai En. But changing Su Yin’s mind was impossible, so he could only look at him with a long face.dsigXNykvQgfSgxVYcrbUsxFKmgpNm

Su Yin lowered his voice. “Jin Xiao Bao, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Be on your guard. I’ll have Zhao Cai and Jin Bao keep an eye on you. This person is of significant importance; I can’t tell you more right now. He’s definitely not here with good intentions. It’s easy to invite the Buddha, but hard to send him away. Now that he’s sticking around, don’t think it’s a good thing. You must stay vigilant. I’ll be back in at most a month. If you slip up, not only will you suffer, but you’ll drag the Jin family down with you. Do you understand?”xJJlDkyBgKYPNlbLqBZeLIfMbfxWiO

Seeing the serious expression on Su Yin’s face, Xiao Bao couldn’t help but feel worried. It seemed like the matter was indeed grave, even though he didn’t fully understand it. Nevertheless, he knew well enough to be cautious of Huai En without Su Yin’s reminder.plERiFZcTDzLHeERumQNfrDiFOORIH

In the heavily guarded Jin mansion, Xiao Bao felt a sense of security. Otherwise, with someone as enigmatic, dangerous, and violent as Huai En, he wouldn’t dare get close.DdbNirNHsrmHdKVeSSlEYzOEZGncuu

He didn’t doubt Huai En’s motives; he knew Su Yin always had good reasons for his actions. If Su Yin told him to be cautious, he would be. However, his desire for Huai En often overwhelmed his limited rationality.cmkrmdJOAIKTioCJvEJWDMvXxfBauO

Xiao Bao then instructed the servants to prepare a simple travel pack for Su Yin. Su Yin took only one close bodyguard with him, leaving the skilled martial artists he had brought from the Su mansion with Xiao Bao. He also instructed Xiao Bao to seek help from the Su mansion if he encountered any trouble. Xiao Bao was genuinely touched by his concern.xeeDrnxcBxaAJzUlkReNfbAWsRtdjn

After seeing Su Yin off, Xiao Bao turned to head back to his courtyard, only to run straight into Huai En.LvaaJIfJspbHoFjQsLyEnHntQvbcnu

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