Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery Butterfly rJhIVkQnfIsWPFSHmsdSKJAhjDoGtv

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The second time of selfless dedication, Xiao Bao woke up amidst a noisy commotion. He felt so weak that he didn’t even want to move a finger. Glancing outside the window, judging by the sun, it was probably midday. He couldn’t believe he had slept for so long.sisBZpQtOuywRvzANAuSxwvTZOjfTB

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Turning his head, he saw the bed in complete disarray, and the air was still thick with the lingering scent of their activities, making Xiao Bao frown. He moved his body slightly, feeling an overwhelming soreness, especially in his lower regions… He felt completely numb there.yaaSgFXplhxWRZKilvUmPdOQaLaYDX

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Suddenly, he felt some liquid seeping from that area. Remembering the events of last night, he felt a wave of nausea.gdjQEGBLubXYgpRLKpPrhQPfwvakOr

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From outside, Zhao Cai’s loud voice came through, “Don’t be so shameless. This is the Jin family’s territory. If you have the guts, get out! If you don’t release our young master, you won’t be able to leave Suzhou City!”YUzJBbPLPrjjNzAKhjldXzYlHcbxWe

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Huai En’s cold voice replied, not loud but every word was clear, “I told you, he’s sleeping.”eUjdKTqTiFrUexmMnPjpfCETUqxJWV

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“I don’t believe you. It’s so late, our young master never sleeps this late. What have you done to him? Tell me!”CtHbqrbzFPajMiuGXFHyHOrxECzNLw

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Huai En snorted, “Didn’t your young master instruct you not to come over no matter what the commotion? And now you’re demanding I hand him over.”KvtohDKQYVtfWXZTcsGhssLvCgfLnG

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With this reminder, Xiao Bao suddenly recalled this instruction and felt both sorrow and anger. He had not only dug a pit for himself but also filled it with his last breath, making sure to leave his tender butt exposed for the final use.sdmgQSfuXSYBPlRGmQtnVgYbezJESw

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If he had listened to Su Yin and read more books, would he still be this foolish now?FPjndjpyeNZXHYUeBuUlzaDzacAHXQ

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Even though he desperately needed someone to serve him, he still had some dignity left.SKAVQkPRjoKHPzaxqLPDspEnyWdIHr

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With all the strength he could muster to be heard outside, he yelled, “Zhao Cai, take Jin Bao and go play! Don’t worry about me, I’ll come back later!”LrARCiptvkSBfTCDzjjnBuNcgFlbdM

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There was a moment of silence outside before Zhao Cai shouted, “Young Master, you’re really okay?”dzrkZzRGcFKohNaZCgDHmDonrzRktd

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“Your young master is fine, it’s just that Huai En was too enthusiastic last night and wore me out.” After saying this, he secretly laughed, finding some pleasure in his words.stdfprDPHbRElpjpDUXXJnlSeJgtGd

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Sure enough, he heard a cracking sound from outside, likely the armrest of a chair breaking.kEpJhJUqupxQEiEWaKPwmFGsXDTeTO

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Zhao Cai and Jin Bao, still bewildered by the sudden change of Maiden Zheng to Young Master Huai En and extremely dissatisfied with the shameless group insisting on staying, were now gleeful. “The young master is indeed wise and mighty. I’ll tell the cook to make a turtle soup for you to replenish your strength.” Their voices gradually faded away, and Xiao Bao let out a long sigh of relief.FfJeAVShWtuqiCqRGhZNZOLdxXabwN

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The bedroom door was kicked open, and someone strode in. After a few steps, they stopped, turned around, and slammed the door shut before stomping heavily to the bedside.TWTTqMWrawHaMGHAjUMRwnUJaBuGKm

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With an angry expression, Huai En pointed at him, “What nonsense were you spouting?”tJDuHHytuyyQPewlwkWFinFkxYvpAx

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Xiao Bao said sheepishly, “You really can’t take a joke, can you? If you feel embarrassed, why don’t you go outside and announce that you topped me?”IcYreKfVaDMRVfsYaUQWQujjpaKDEt

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Xiao Bao was certain that Huai En couldn’t afford such a humiliation. Sure enough, Huai En glared at him fiercely and said coldly, “Do you think everyone is as shameless as you?”hfWGWLwTbYwQbvvjWrqSOuBiEZRvGD

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The smile on Xiao Bao’s face vanished instantly. In the past, when he was eagerly pursuing Huai En, he might have been a bit thick-skinned. If Huai En had said such things then, he would have just laughed along. But after last night, Xiao Bao thought there had been some progress between them. He didn’t expect this ungrateful man to be so demanding in bed and then turn into a completely different person as soon as he got dressed, with no regard for their shared intimacy. To him, Xiao Bao’s self-sacrifice was just shamelessness.tVqBjoxuButSICxjmkNYSrkrIsBWNf

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Even someone as thick-skinned as Xiao Bao could feel hurt.bHhXdNeIjhSCkfgfafjdwQBrwMpOlI

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His face turned ashen instantly. He wanted to jump up and retort, but he realized that anything Huai En might say now would only make him feel more humiliated. There was no need to put himself up for more scorn. Besides, his entire body was sore, his head was spinning, and his stomach was churning with nausea. He just wanted to leave as soon as possible.rtpwZansseORTVXcAUlpbdUduIFiQF

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Seeing Xiao Bao biting his lower lip and not speaking, struggling to dress himself with pained hisses, Huai En knew that Xiao Bao, who had always been pampered, must be in a lot of pain now. He wanted to go over and help him but his pride couldn’t bring himself to do it.HVLKeKhxoHoQawDPaMuoGMQOHypNyV

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Moreover, he didn’t dare to look at Xiao Bao’s naked body. He was afraid he might lose control and pounce on him again.WVDujbwghDwcLUcnzsfBaRiBsjcZij

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Once Xiao Bao was dressed and looked himself over to ensure he appeared presentable, he headed for the door. Just before leaving, he angrily shoved Huai En, causing him to stumble. Huai En didn’t retaliate.NPMXGbnhDktTEKVZyOSrNePJRDGAGk

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Each step Xiao Bao took was agonizing. His lower back burned, sending searing pain up to his head. Every movement inevitably caused friction with his sore rear, making him grit his teeth in pain.DirizpFMufniYnFnAxZUZMMnycpvjI

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Fortunately, he had arranged for Huai En to stay nearby, so the walk wasn’t long. He managed to make it back to his room, called for a servant to bring water for a bath, and climbed into the wooden tub, gritting his teeth against the pain. He even passed out at one point. When he woke up, the water had gone cold. Not wanting anyone to see his miserable state, he forced himself to finish cleaning up. Then Xiao Bao collapsed onto his bed and fell into a deep, exhausted sleep.GzVTYTGCGUrOJxXBJwwIgqyzCCpZov

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When Xiao Bao fell asleep, it caused an uproar in the Jin mansion because he developed a high fever.MnmsGAEXOYpdObJUFqLUYPRjxHyDZc

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Young Master Jin was sick! This was a major event in the Jin mansion!bsYcDeZxvEjHxKBsbKXHcwCycCHGlM

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After a maid discovered that Xiao Bao’s body was so hot it could cook a pancake, Madam Jin frantically dragged four famous doctors from the city to the Jin mansion in the middle of the night, urgently instructing them to treat Xiao Bao.lXmzfRFFVWWmkWnObZxQJXWFejStvI

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The diagnosis was merely a “common cold.”prTKcTDvuhInClAWcgoUbYakuoHhYz

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Puzzled, Madam Jin looked around the room at the wooden tub, the water splashed everywhere, and the crumpled clothes piled nearby. She couldn’t understand why Xiao Bao had taken a bath in broad daylight.szEOZHQxftwvRkzaVNsYngKfQpviVI

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“Zhao Cai, Jin Bao, what happened to the young master?”pCxCjjhXjXslAKzXthxVWlfoirVjOz

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Zhao Cai shot a glance at Jin Bao to keep him silent, then quickly approached and whispered to Madam Jin, “Madam, last night the young master… uh…”WrSSjYDnbOBMbuskuXfoCSPEQnAOPQ

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“Stop stammering and speak clearly!” she demanded.vWWnFksQRlEVbZwSetTWlnFidWHgsJ

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“The young master spent the night with a beautiful lady… uh… and then he came back and cleaned himself, which is likely how he caught a chill.”kRghTTUXUlBAChVgSfcFrJYdGQmYqy

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Madam Jin glanced at her son, who was feverishly babbling nonsense, and sighed. She knew her son well—he had a weakness for beautiful women—but he still needed to take care of his health.OpQGNbLKbDwvBjgnHTsMjBoniqxlWN

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Xiao Yu squeezed through the crowd and, calling out for her brother, tried to rush to the bed. Madam Jin grabbed her, “Xiao Yu, your brother is sick. Don’t go over there.”vkDDBGaDFOQJNTFOGHPzcAmUhEyJNx

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“Mother, I want to see gege.”zNqankwSJxZPKYvsmszcxeWhJVcYDO

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“No, what if you catch it too? You just finished eating. Have the servants take you for a walk in the garden. Don’t bother your brother. He will get better soon.”zoBTOxiiYfMaKPjwKkvyZLRfAUYbKK

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Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Bao, obediently allowing herself to be led away.qeANXkOuYWLpXAwidSafMGOmMkTEEu

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Madam Jin instructed some servants to escort the doctors back and ordered others to take care of Xiao Bao. Relieved to hear that her son would be fine, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.WDJivAyCXzoAoyCWDJeFXFMlrHYdiE

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Actually, it was warm springtime, and the fragrance of flowers filled Suzhou City. This was a difficult time for her husband, whose asthma often flared up during this season. With Xiao Bao sick, she hadn’t yet told her husband. Now that she had attended to Xiao Bao, she needed to go back and care for her husband.LAqPuKaoYwolnIfsTUjVGnhtOWrdSr

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As she left, she noticed three people standing under the osmanthus tree in the courtyard. The young man leading them was extraordinarily handsome, with a cold and indifferent demeanor that irresistibly drew attention.iPgjQLYRDvayQnLEMHxYkNfJxtNsWQ

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Madam Jin asked Zhao Cai, “Who are they?”FDHTuhXZclIBZqjDatzDPMygFnOhFL

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“Madam, they are friends of the young master, staying in the mansion for a few days.”XaFpCgeLpkZBSlNFRuWfJfTKsUAEhJ

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Madam Jin nodded, not particularly concerned. She glanced at the young man a few more times before leaving with her entourage.ydeQREgvoeuozyRUgrajFiPeHrDaRW

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Once Madam Jin had gone far enough, Zhao Cai turned and glared fiercely at Huai En, snorting disdainfully before turning to close the door behind him.NnFlhSNHYCNSfkPhBEIzFTNfXVRotd

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Huai En moved like a ghost, suddenly flashing to their side. Zhao Cai and Jin Bao were taken aback and instinctively turned and struck out with their palms.zZBtLaFrslWCvziRVMKKkEbASfsdkB

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Huai En was indifferent. He easily dodged and instead moved behind them, pushing Zhao Cai and Jin Bao off the steps, causing them to fall awkwardly to the ground.tbgXBGSOfRNDlyKyPEhkfXDsKpDDCX

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Huai En turned back, sneering as he was about to push open the door. Seeing this, Zhao Cai and Jin Bao lunged at him but were intercepted by You Ying and Zuo Ying. In no time, the four of them were fighting in the courtyard. Although You Ying and Zuo Ying were clearly more skilled, they could not subdue Zhao Cai and Jin Bao immediately.ljFCxnvfAamhAGGAhszSQNIzfkIbnR

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Huai En shouted, “Enough, stop fighting.”ZydUXAodzHfQJhxDDbiStlyEwPTBZF

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You Ying and Zuo Ying immediately retreated to the osmanthus tree.dRmlYXtDsilnxQYaWahOWaGodXBRbr

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Zhao Cai glared at them fiercely. “What are you doing here?”ukrEscZGbpNmhEUcctGrhJJSeiGCbp

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“I just came to see him. Is he sick? What kind of illness does he have?”njvsCuFTwXKfUmJEnOopkhvzksRaft

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“He caught a cold, nothing serious. It’s none of your business. This is our young master’s place, and you can’t just come and go as you please. Get lost.”cNVkEpwjOHphyOLQxrVjldkagwCfPS

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Hearing this, Huai En paused his hand on the door.yhlEjDtaaFTwWMmjBHylhFoeiUmEus

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So it was just a cold.xCKbykevLKLrDKGJhifWxfHblLxuap

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Without saying another word, and not even sparing a glance at Zhao Cai and Jin Bao, he left with his people.PvyHhMPpUwLinUEVTnvKSmEjtSNovY

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Zhao Cai was stunned, wondering if this person had been kicked in the head by a donkey. Normally, he seemed like a soulless shell, looking at people but appearing as if he saw nothing. Even when killing, his face showed no emotion, and he did things so mindlessly. Zhao Cai seriously suspected that this person was truly sick.dpIlnkCmxEgVYgWNCzIduQGBXkvHcf

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But their young master was even worse. To be so captivated by such a monster, and a man at that, only to fall ill after being intimate. It showed he was not fated for it. However… Zhao Cai sighed deeply. If their young master could be more sensible, he and Jin Bao might live a few more years longer.pTApwtAQTUgcIftHiUqKpVtTrDOtgc

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Jin Bao nudged him. “Zhao Cai, they’re really strong. Who are they?”tOiBgiOkBlgDYWKEzGiuXwNHFdXFrz

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Zhao Cai glared at him fiercely. “Do you even remember a word of what young master Su told the two of us that day?”jUpPlEfTfZCysDXzemQdFHcgvBqSzn

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“Uh… to protect the young master, right? Isn’t it enough that you remember it?”ZRVkYaBirWromNtvziwfZPyeElycqH

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Zhao Cai almost wished he could bite him. Come to think of it, he was wrong. Because It seemed that those with nothing in their heads tend to live the longest. Jin Bao would surely outlive him.DwKyRbOMOutWxXIhDYVHnUOdcPXHqE

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