Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery ButterflytBNSyYNiYzxnxdEfluYaVkzIHexvIg

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When Huai En broke through the door, Xiao Bao was lying on the couch, with a beautiful woman on either side of him, their bosoms half-exposed, draped bonelessly over him.NunZtGpWDWTgFaIMXxeksqqPoPFCJD

In such a venue, Xiao Bao was perfectly at ease. He and a group of young libertines were toasting and jesting, surrounded by women, completely in his element.tYTCTaUyiPmWnByFZpgYpwAHhgGIAX

Although he had been somewhat reluctant to come at first, everything familiar about this setting subtly rekindled a bit of his old arrogance. In front of Huai En recently, he had been nothing but submissive, constantly being pressed down and manipulated. Though love’s warmth was indeed heartening, his male pride had taken a hit. The mixed feelings of willing submission and humiliating self-abasement left him with no one to confide in. While the pleasure from being with Huai En was indescribably blissful, he felt a slight imbalance in his heart. Thus, after a few drinks, his fear and guilt about sneaking out to the brothel faded away.HBpmFENmWpgFemmJOMCVRWoFTKvhkl

The flattery and compliments from those around him made him feel as if he were floating, just as in the past. The beauties beside him were also at his beck and call. Although he felt a bit tempted, he truly didn’t dare to do anything substantial nor could he. Days of indulgence had already left him physically exhausted. Moreover, he was not one to hide things; if he did something, Huai En would undoubtedly find out. In his heart, no matter how beautiful the world was, it couldn’t compare to a fraction of Huai En’s charm. A lifetime with Huai En was enough for him.wOELOJdcLGkpVYuajyOcdXjmIfPhRG

However, men naturally enjoy feeling in control. The confidence he couldn’t get from Huai En was now rapidly swelling within him, fueled by alcohol, giving him a sense of vindication.YqwGoVVQBOTAAkKOjmmLCiAyaGGczv

Just before getting completely drunk, he remembered the “legitimate” reason he was there today: Su Yin’s matter. He was pondering how to make these young masters willingly part with their money when he heard screams from outside, mixed with the sound of furniture being knocked over, followed by the sound of a door being forcefully struck. The people in the room suddenly fell silent, looking at each other in confusion. As the noise drew closer, they all turned their heads toward the door in unison.jAqJKjpbTVyRcxxssJjasUKBQDCXEc

The door burst open with a loud crash, the entire frame trembling. If it weren’t hinged, the door would have flown out with the wall.BzqOOLRvPuZjayiWzVmUaohDhPTtxr

Huai En, dressed in white, his face twisted with fury and emitting a chilling aura, appeared in the doorway. Xiao Bao felt a wave of icy dread surge from his feet to his head, and a single thought filled his mind: he was doomed.ctcmqXvorFAJNpxdnzHMLwIGGKRLfG

The few people in the room, their eyes glazed with intoxication, stared at the intruder, speechless.dChwsukuCiOQdGlGHiyignzxLVvPkM

Xiao Bao’s lips moved, wanting to say something, but under Huai En’s icy gaze, he felt increasingly guilty and fearful. His throat seemed blocked, his mind in turmoil, unable to form words.WqsGONzbpuTYARmPqeOBWjBUlFQjwe

Huai En’s dark eyes, brewing a storm, pierced into Xiao Bao’s very bones. He spoke each word with careful emphasis, “You lied to me.”omzJpJsQalKfpGlsRWBZafYgSocBSx

Xiao Bao was stunned, pushing away the women who, frightened by Huai En’s aura, clung to him. Supporting himself on the ground, he tried to stand, but his legs were numb from lying down too long, and the alcohol made his arms weak. As soon as he got up, he collapsed back down. The fall seemed to shake loose the pent-up frustration in his body, finally allowing him to speak. He hurriedly replied, looking into Huai En’s eyes, “I didn’t.”CvmYjvCuVvaJfTZkNJLwIEPvYMYPSu

Hearing this defense only fueled Huai En’s rage. His entire body trembled, teeth clenched, as he repeated, “You lied to me.”cGQsOMGBupBqbvEEPnmdKylioxSLtP

Xiao Bao, half-crawling and half-kneeling on the ground, pleaded, “Huai En, I didn’t. Please let me explain.”BgIjcHnnnnrmlvVPTPeRYifilUICGN

A drunken voice nearby joked, “Jin…..Young Master Jin…..who is this? I think he’s….. a man dressed as a woman…..Wahh so beautiful, so beautiful. Could he be Young Master Jin’s… wife? Here to catch him red-handed…..hahaha.”dAyhkbEfqSekoKGcpAyVcwzJyloGQe

The sober ones dared not breathe, while the drunk ones laughed along.unOulFKXurUgcqwUEiNwpNJUdliWcu

No one saw what happened next. The man who spoke was slapped so hard he rolled on the ground thrice, crashing into a table leg and passing out without a sound.kLsWAldJLnaznLmvJIvxaKRZTuswSM

The room descended into chaos, with some calling for their servants.QdrLIpPwQxbGjKQySNYBsXJMFCrrWu

Xiao Bao glanced outside, seeing Zhao Cai locked in combat with Zuo Ying. Their servants and the guards of Yicui Pavilion were confronting the men Zuo Ying brought.hJwpvLPPHLqTmDHMICumWKwTgZjpus

Huai En could kill them all and still walk out proudly.dmwZzuBoeeJDdpdZIvDbExeIIcuQdF

The two women beside Xiao Bao screamed and clung to him.RhYEqkrDyKtcwgEQjjgpAqqMsnGVlm

Huai En’s eyes were bloodshot as he walked towards Xiao Bao.pIDsoYmJUgwhFmWGjZxekVrYzRyMCE

Xiao Bao’s voice trembled, “Huai En, this is my fault, but I didn’t do anything to betray you. Let’s go back and talk, okay?”lkMJCpqyMVTPERwjUPFWnggHCQaysY

Two more sharp screams rang out as the women were thrown against the wall. They fell silent after hitting the ground. Xiao Bao didn’t dare check if they were alive or dead. He knew he had truly angered Huai En this time.fZSNoxguspDUlFpmhlxjspxSynYhEC

The young masters in the room panicked, dragging the unconscious three out the door in a flurry.WirfPXDTJJDMHjwCowRVMviJWhKqMu

In an instant, the large private room was empty except for the two of them.dgWlIqrvErPheIDGLVybUCFoiwgqOb

Xiao Bao got up from the ground, pleading with Huai En, “This is my fault. Let’s go back and talk, okay? I really didn’t… Ugh!”OCRsduIBpEvKpIhpzczQHrPSGaShYT

Huai En grabbed his throat and lifted him. Xiao Bao’s feet left the ground, his breath cut off, his face turning purple-red.qzrOKGOPQWJiJdIeeEEgXGqUwaFuhk

Huai En’s eyes were blood-red, his voice a roar, “Jin Xiao Bao, you dare lie to me! What did you say that day? You dare lie to me! I won’t allow you to go back on your word!”xuohKaGpBvhPMByNltyvuPYDbbVdzU

“I… cough… Huai……”jaIDYMNspoLytlBpLwVLGDAMdHtJqs

Just as Xiao Bao thought he would be strangled to death, Huai En flung him to the ground. Xiao Bao slid a meter across the smooth floor and immediately began coughing uncontrollably as soon as he inhaled air.uGtTlqTvWOPiAdexlniYBxBODobtJx

In the blink of an eye, he felt a weight on him—Huai En was straddling him, looking down at him. Gone was the usual gentleness in Huai En’s eyes, replaced by the cold ruthlessness reminiscent of their first encounter.WuscEymQgIASrJtlEXAOhyYCxiQkdY

Xiao Bao was about to speak when a slap landed on his face, making half of it go numb. His head buzzed, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.RffweymGyNtRzRyumwUnytVExPRhwi

Tears welled up in Xiao Bao’s eyes. He had never been so afraid. Huai En now seemed like a beast ready to tear him apart. He was filled with panic and regret, wishing this was all a nightmare.AoaYpcvlnnbahudHRTkAmfLUAdTmol

Unfortunately, he knew nightmares didn’t cause pain. Every time he tried to beg for mercy, another slap awaited him. Xiao Bao’s cheeks became swollen and red, tears streaming down his face, and he dared not say another word.HwjbRqpDVGukUZLELTfCljBzPHQNSW

He regretted his soft-heartedness, regretted coming to this damned place, regretted angering Huai En. If this incident destroyed everything they had, he would rather die. If Huai En beat him to death, so be it. If not, would he spend his life in regret?hJbNTPZvtYIifsQFpyeFnGtjuODsMx

Unable to speak, Xiao Bao could only cry and clutch Huai En’s sleeve, pleading silently with his eyes and actions, but there was no mercy in Huai En’s eyes.tQUnTvkpHbirnVXUwinTMQkSXyeyyK

Huai En flung Xiao Bao’s hand away and grabbed his chin, asking, “Did I not satisfy you, Young Master Jin, that you had to come here for prostitutes?”NNHihwIcdjYXYPecgEFBNMNcEtLdQg

Xiao Bao shook his head repeatedly, “I didn’t, I wouldn’t dare. I just came to drink.” The words sounded unconvincing, even to a child. Xiao Bao racked his brain, trying to think of a way to appease Huai En.epzcytRGSwHwstMjIaseSRpUkOHGMs

Huai En didn’t give him time to think. He grabbed Xiao Bao’s collar and with a tearing sound, ripped his outer garment open, then began to pull at the clothes below.YslkSXiAaNMGdrYNxvBNIhQeTYsATU

Xiao Bao’s face was filled with terror, and he struggled with all his limbs.YaryyEtvJMAmKvovGUAQgtvMflfsDY

Huai En forced his way between Xiao Bao’s legs, using the torn fabric to tie Xiao Bao’s hands above his head. His expression remained blank as he did this, no different from when he killed people.xHUnEkaCluYfygSAsygjJftstumqhI

Xiao Bao choked on his sobs, pleading, “Huai En, please spare me. I was wrong. Don’t do this to me. Please let me go. I won’t dare again.”NYRpJdxYXykTkgYAbrxiBNuzDcQlXy

Huai En ignored everything, stripping the person beneath him in a few moves. He lifted his legs and forcibly pushed his fingers into that opening.UfBtDfqrjlJtNbOBaKqlXOvCsMuxUW

“Ah!!” Xiao Bao shrank in pain, his body writhing uncontrollably. He had no idea what his fate would be under the furious Huai En; how could he not be afraid?lQlfuwyUNmfmoFOInOsBdOxZmbHjKA

Huai En’s fingers wantonly churned in and out of that tight place. With one hand gripping Xiao Bao’s face, he said coldly, “You said you were tired, and I sympathized with you. But you had the strength to come here. I shouldn’t have spared you, should I?”EDpUmipEzunONmMWgMfBUtESndulkk

Xiao Bao couldn’t make a sound with his cheeks pinched, so he could only shake his head desperately.BBPMGbqIkTFbdsQvNMtCMrgntnZKZm

“I told you! I wouldn’t let you go if you lied to me!! Did you think I was just scaring you!!”MDCEwYhSnJTMZcFTGtfYmszuyqRFzB

“You swore! You came to provoke me first!! What did you say to me!! Was it all bullshit!! How dare you fool me!!!”ldkvdznjSRiVfnZSlGytHmTiwsRonB

“You touched those filthy women and then came back to sleep with me!! What do you take me for!!”iOhpsAwPfDVvIIciSZizODPZOklQSi

“You belong to me alone, did you forget? Did you forget!!! It’s all fake!! How dare you deceive me! How dare you deceive me!!”JQVHxVlnBeMLnUPDYiKlwOLerICjcp

Huai En’s expression was nearly twisted. He pulled out his fingers and, supporting his towering member, brutally forced it in.VaJCEvpaNrwzzfeAOaNyotZdvwiBUi

Xiao Bao’s short cry of pain was choked in his throat because it was too high-pitched, leaving only hoarse screams. His neck arched back, veins bulging, and his body convulsed and recoiled, trying to escape the immense pain brought by the invading object.RnQsiNyqYvlWOnENNvOSccpQiCmLFN

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