Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery ButterflyDZvTtUkeDFRgubeyjQkGOEVGYlrgje

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“Young Master!”QBduTvUTjEPykZQEMUIOqSbkkIBCXE

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Xiao Bao heard a familiar voice and turned to see who it was. It was none other than Zuo Ying.SjostwPTxPthvTOnEEsEjohIPfiDWV

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The people Zuo Ying brought were fighting fiercely with the men in black, and it seemed the battle had been going on for some time. Corpses lay scattered all over the ground.feuDjozxnyDhcdSyIzoiKBUfUKiHsv

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Huai En pulled Xiao Bao back to their side, where people immediately surrounded Huai En to apply medicine and bandages.dgGMLsvOInxpmjDFyCXBWJXvMNsGYc

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Xiao Bao still clutched Huai En’s hand tightly, trembling uncontrollably. It was his first time experiencing such a dangerous situation, and he was truly terrified.RwhDvnMFtEHpePiAXSNoAsnXmLngNg

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The young man had already led his people out of the cave. He was soaking wet, with his hair sticking to his face, looking quite disheveled. Seeing that neither side could gain the upper hand in a short time and that his objective had been achieved, he decided not to continue the fight. With a venomous look at Huai En, he led his men to retreat.hBhCWeAbebXkytlyiaRuCUhkorDxsQ

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Zuo Ying had no intention of pursuing them and ordered his men to clean up the battlefield. He then knelt before Huai En to apologize.CqXGaOFrJuIlTnFDoyoRdpflkcZesf

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“Young Master, I arrived late again.”SEHfxRvBidRqsHkBJetzsByfRLaPou

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Huai En said in a deep voice, “It’s okay.” He then turned to Xiao Bao, “Are you alright? Are you hurt?”MFVbZeClzfAvWaaUPEWtvvVyLxndMY

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Xiao Bao shook his head, “I’m fine. How about you?”QqzFBYnCCrOFrUqSjkYgvhyWhokDPS

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Huai En moved his arm and said, “Just some flesh wounds. I’ll be fine in a few days. Were you scared?”wsNKdCyFfbZtmrEfPxeQYoHIolNXkW

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Zuo Ying was stunned by his young master’s gentle demeanor, staring at the two of them in a daze.vfQFmkVOloRjdafcZgwcdTInvdczdF

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Xiao Bao, still shaken by the recent close call with the dark shadows and sinister sword flowers, put on a nonchalant and fearless face, “Of course not. I’ve seen bigger scenes than this. This is nothing.”mvfiOsjRnCPLpAkEMPbdvHXIyAuKUS

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Huai En couldn’t help but laugh, making Xiao Bao’s cheeks flush red. Just as he was about to retort, a loud shout came from afar, “Young Master!!!!”FxyNEJStwlRADIROTKOoQCCsSGPupm

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Cold sweat broke out on Xiao Bao’s forehead as he turned around, only to see Zhao Cai and Jin Bao rushing towards him, clearly very upset. Their speed was astonishing, and he knew his two little servants were truly angry.vuTCoLvnpIBZhFLiQClUIYkaAQKtIh

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Zhao Cai yanked Xiao Bao away from Huai En, turning him this way and that to check for injuries, while asking, “Young Master, are you hurt? Where are you hurt? Huh??”jmiIGpJJxrYAvgPUfqeWCCrscnbkzy

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Xiao Bao slapped Zhao Cai’s hand away, “I’m fine, nothing happened to me.”OEtghAWnjAGXlkHLiYgKRimKiQVtJL

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Jin Bao wailed, “Young Master, you’re too much! So irresponsible!! Master and Madam are worried sick, and Miss is crying every day. Master said when you return, he’s going to lock you in the cellar!!”neDDGQbBuoixvwmYDeynImGJTMMnkv

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Xiao Bao shrank back guiltily, “It’s not that serious. Look, I’m fine.”oUxCGgaigEiQIfLdESsicpsJvkcveH

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Zhao Cai pointed at Huai En angrily, “Fine? Those fierce men coming down the mountain, can you say they weren’t after him? He’s a calamity, wherever he goes there’s bloodshed. It’s a miracle the young master is still alive following him!”mnlkZbaLAVQrydUlOSwzMiKIzVGJgc

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Zuo Ying drew his sword, ready to charge, but was stopped by a look from Huai En.LnFtSWcqhAsNvERcafQNubEhIAwAFH

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“Alright, alright, I’m fine now and you found me. Stop nagging. I promise I won’t do this again, okay?” Xiao Bao didn’t like Zhao Cai speaking of Huai En that way, but he knew he was in the wrong and couldn’t argue back.kNreoIMaeNjCfIDWkLNFcOJFWWQSeO

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“Young Master, if you do this again, just kill us. Don’t leave us to face Master and Madam alone.” Jin Bao, both aggrieved and angry, stood with his neck stiff, pouting and avoiding Xiao Bao’s gaze.onLCrkehvFRunqXUphAshrLFKZBivP

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Xiao Bao pinched Jin Bao’s cheeks to comfort him, swearing he wouldn’t sneak off again. Only then did the two calm down.ljBveKpOnukTMohNVtBhRRXzTqPfEL

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“Young Master, the carriage is ready at the foot of the mountain. Let’s go back to the mansion.”uHTDdtTzuSzCqtncGSPlwJQikHJrwC

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“What? I still need to go to Yu Xia!”wEkBantVkabtJnSMkqVQfwuhHELRhH

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“Forget Yu Xia, Master said to bring you back to Jin Mansion immediately, even if it means tying you up. He’s already sent someone else.”vXeFSUAgjvtCWVORnfAbIsiCPouXyX

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“If sending someone else was enough, why would I need to go myself? You know Zhang Shenyi’s haughty nature. If we send a servant, he’ll say we’re not sincere.”uTYhBpXLJSEBUYqvCHPwWgCaKUEGVH

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“Master sent three large chests of precious medicinal herbs. With that, Zhang Shenyi shouldn’t give us trouble.”kiTsyNtlKjHcZRhAKFlCHKGGycrtJz

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Xiao Bao thought about it and agreed. After what just happened, and with Huai En injured, it was indeed not suitable to continue traveling.PpMkKjgjSzAWbmvNKDkPQsYbTJxEGg

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“Alright then, Huai En is hurt. Go and lay some soft blankets in the carriage.” It was still summer, so the carriage would be lined with bamboo mats.JvsRotNBJUACjyOMSzlpZCAYmILOVK

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“Young Master!” Zhao Cai and Jin Bao protested in unison.amafoIVuDkebbAUTTYznIXmuwNtMGZ

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“Ugh, stop complaining and go quickly.”lfCYTQbIGvXpofligyfeRNnyrqAtle

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Zhao Cai glared at Huai En again and whispered, “Young Master, I have something to tell you.”EtSQnQIEqyrtKzxUPDbVfroWFyStNi

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“What is it?”sEyKvvETSiyICeKeZvDMiOdWrXZpUq

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“Young Master, let’s go first.”ExYUUJflabeRCJlMeAfnktuBmuolUD

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Xiao Bao thought for a moment, then turned to Huai En, “Take your time and be careful not to reopen your wound. Zhao Cai and I have something to discuss. We’ll wait for you at the foot of the mountain.”DtDgZBECWPdRxuJALTNuVzknddoayu

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Huai En nodded, looking thoughtfully at Zhao Cai.jJEiNbPWMWqXSnJBmpLLByHPtdUMuT

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Once they had put some distance between themselves and Huai En’s group, Zhao Cai turned to Xiao Bao with a serious expression. “Young Master, have you noticed anything unusual on this journey?”tsQwznppybZNOuKcwYHoyWcMkqSUvJ

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Xiao Bao pondered for a moment. “Huai En has been here before… and those people came to steal a booklet. Do you know who they were?”umOldSeYypuVZebVSCIJvypkaBbSSy

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Zhao Cai shook his head. “We don’t know yet. Young Master Su’s people are investigating. And your sneaking out with Huai En has already been reported to Young Master Su.”wsawzTgUkMDKUwbRBwgOuNMaTqSBjD

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Xiao Bao glared. “Why did you tell Su Yin? It was my decision, not Huai En’s.”pnDkHMLMIPgQJadetXSTUrQrhSFvYx

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“But this matter is too strange. The day you left, Young Master Su’s shadow guards were lured away by Zuo Ying.”ZZygOpVnmaddgJAHzUVuhrjwikQzmL

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“So what? Huai En agreed to take me out, so of course he didn’t want you all to find us. Wait, Su Yin had shadow guards at my mansion?”NqKKVMRVvnExyfXeImPCsRXatLnAMB

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Zhao Cai avoided the question. “Not only that, when we realized you were missing, we were constantly delayed by inexplicable incidents or misled in the wrong direction.”sSzAcldWpZIKeFIQhjvYdekcbaVApV

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“That… Huai En just didn’t want you to find us.”zQFGbfMwpFWRrZLBKPlgMGSJpoVJer

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“Just to get medicine for the Master? He went through all this trouble? And Zuo Ying arrived so promptly, clearly following all along. We never noticed, and they kept setting obstacles for us.”BdEznGtIPDIkFwXEQqCzFGnCCDlDZY

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“And Young Master, after you left, You Ying went north alone and hasn’t returned.”ldWjNmRVSQjnrtyUGMKAkjXdASoXPr

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Xiao Bao frowned, feeling puzzled by the sequence of events.mbsPkyyFoycaeGQjLAQXCKfFfohShV

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“Zhao Cai, what are you trying to say?”tHjbMvabKOIHlyKTjUWhmleQyixhtO

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“Young Master, I believe there’s a conspiracy here, though we can’t see it clearly yet. But I’m sure of one thing: Huai En’s reason for taking you out isn’t just to get medicine for the Master.”hFENNTpsjRRNhgZWUORHUeqFKzLyZc

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Xiao Bao’s heart raced, his mind in turmoil. Huai En had too many mysteries, and he knew nothing about them, nor did he dare to ask. Was there really a conspiracy? Did Huai En have an ulterior motive?OHYxrvEfuImrJUJiemsnDwfPIIPFIm

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“Young Master, we’re worried because we fear Huai En means you harm. His presence in the Jin Mansion can’t be for good.”hOdYxzkWZMgyBQDMHGGEeLmlNVxtgw

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Xiao Bao shook his head. He thought of the sweetness and mutual affection between him and Huai En over the past days. He couldn’t believe it was all an act. He couldn’t believe Huai En would pretend to care for him for some secret motive.iiyDDYCUzxjIHqFvMFckMprLczIzvn

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“Zhao Cai, Huai En must have his reasons, but I’m certain of one thing: he won’t harm me.”FmtKmSxRyeqoUXsghiTFBpUVTemgPJ

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“Young Master! You’re being foolish. From the beginning, too many things don’t add up. Haven’t you ever wondered why? From the moment he followed you to Suzhou, to living in the Jin Mansion…”PsSngOZlzyhQotYdFlrOkGQcEYLTAo

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“Enough!” Xiao Bao shouted. “I’ll find out the truth. Until then, don’t slander Huai En.”UviUMXBHdvrkOYqGGlOseCzWrEYHQj

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Zhao Cai exclaimed, “Young Master, you… are you and he…..”mNMpZIaLQPljgwXZXeCJohvUqwYqBS

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“Yes, Huai En and I are in love. So what?”ozeLYsnpIDnRLVogYDInkpExycJOLR

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“Young Master! How can you trust him? You don’t even know his background. You might not even know his real surname..…”tPYatQMVBPvaISQhHNeXOzeVmbQlHz

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“Shut up, Zhao Cai! Have you become too presumptuous today? My matters are mine to decide. Since when is it your place to meddle? Do you still regard me as your young master?”lWIzaTkWNYHKiVomoytxwiVnahdCel

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Zhao Cai’s lips moved as if to say something but he remained silent, his expression dark and his brows furrowed with worry.fzpaUgHSHVbsUUMhqvEOIDjzcKneii

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Zhao Cai’s words left Xiao Bao feeling a suffocating sense of oppression building within him, making him increasingly irritable.FahVPvnGamxcKNUmPcjUqSRxpdOvRC

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Huai En’s actions were indeed difficult to explain, but Xiao Bao liked him so much. Seeing Huai En made life feel beautiful, and he would automatically dismiss those doubts.VIGykhDXkmArYuhgjIYgGoHTwelQde

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And today, Huai En had exchanged something very important for their safety. If Huai En wanted to harm him, he could have left him behind without even lifting a finger.coNaRWTPiKLNamLflHInQFhWsWhAgY

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From the initial dislike to acceptance, and then to the willingness to spend a lifetime together, every moment they shared was worth savoring. Huai En’s true nature was evident; these feelings couldn’t be faked. No matter what, he couldn’t doubt Huai En, especially without any signs or evidence. It would be an insult to their relationship.uKcZKtnKxMrqymdolDFWfUKNswuDOD

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Xiao Bao steadied his mind, feeling more certain that his thoughts were correct. Since Su Yin’s people were investigating, he would wait for the results. Until then, he couldn’t doubt Huai En based on a few words or strange events.duoWlaXRhBZWFitpTEWPOAvZKGKXUb

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When Xiao Bao reached the foot of the mountain, he found that Huai En had arrived even faster and was already waiting by the carriage.wGsFFrNAxxabUoALokpERmfSYUfPIK

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Xiao Bao quickly went to support him. “How did you get here so fast? Didn’t I tell you to be careful?”ONMNOwHXkvxchQGZfFVJObmGAQiTNy

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“We took another route. I’ve said many times, it’s just a flesh wound. It’s not like I can’t move.”syFZZIPZOXBRiMdVyFzVQJKhJSyrXG

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“A wound is still a wound. Your nonchalant attitude is why your old injuries keep getting worse. How will you ever heal?”fBiImzQeLskNKRUZmvtGeLrGRMlOGY

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Huai En shrugged dismissively.GvpBquACGARFMkKewqaEKyfxCjxUGI

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Xiao Bao lifted the carriage curtain, ready to help Huai En inside. “There’s a thick blanket inside. You won’t be too uncomfortable on the way. Come, let’s go home. Once we’re back, I’ll take good care of you.”rYCzQLhsaVsCLUSDQwOLkpREStQtfg

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Huai En glanced at his hand, then gracefully leaped onto the carriage and pulled Xiao Bao up with him.IUbaLUgbSIQecQFZsHZkdIJHOCSaHw

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Caught off guard, Xiao Bao fell onto Huai En. Before he could react, they were spinning. Huai En held him tightly, flipping over and pinning him underneath. With their noses almost touching, Huai En whispered, “I’ll make sure you know who needs to be taken care of.”UmvxagufsLOKfOYSiPMmPvdyUCrpZr

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SB’s Note: Thank you so much, Clare, for your support on Ko-fi! I really appreciate it, and as a little thank-you, I’ve uploaded an extra chapter just for you. Hope you enjoy it!mqCPXPkrIkBdBhdrNXxjrYsEZtGCxZ

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