Chapter 12
That night’s scene made Jin Bao unable to sleep well for several days.uyTHcoxoVpznuFJBFmtKZmNOkLWmXc
SRiSUTRocfNWVThThe sight of his young master suffering from the effects of poison was so horrifying that it was like having his own heart and lungs ripped out. Seeing his young master endure such inhuman pain was unbearable for him.WTqeHmSmoauqnHmnsOtofAQOiUllHj
PEPqWmLrwqtUJkrNot only could he not help his young master, but he couldn’t even resolve his own problems.SfYRzUjycngDrkzBFtSOSxhbOohVHF
exLCojbqEytrBLJIn recent days, Que Siming had been focused on researching his young master’s illness and had not troubled him. Although Que Siming was a bit shameless, he was very serious about his practice and indeed skilled. Now everyone was relying on him.zrITNihgbHWkVMuzvSztcudhUMhnFI
HaTLFfHKBAUNeCWJin Bao tried to make his presence as minimal as possible, avoiding appearing in front of Que Siming and started to sneak around like a mouse, walking along the edges of the walls, fearing that Que Siming would spot him.jIVPOCAmswSsqXBBfKnagfYcRKJRRh
zGdVdIQRjKYgvjHHe hadn’t forgotten what he promised that day.cLWmCXvANfTujnybyeTYCDoQhMgrwl
PlWniSumljkPByDIt was so damn wicked to use his young master as leverage against him, and he could never figure out why Que Siming had an interest in him.tkzmvQgTJKXtgrONYgTYiJXwLDIDuf
DyszcRfELAWmelDFrom their first meeting, Que Siming had asked him to serve him. Did he already have this intention from then?RvLTxCJigPDXyJRInFqPCMEkSwrxTn
OrTXaJlgVxHfLntHow could that be! Whether it’s sunny or rainy, he still knew his own character.zzjfxobDEHHDEDbTSTomNJrHiIuoHp
KBJSgqKUFLkQhMHWhat was so likable about him?BJlIGGsHeHGbfDEMCLeTLlDUKBgQca
hHLnJItXNZlUnQtMen Jin Bao had seen who served other men usually didn’t look like men themselves.oNDpifZThJsqXhXnrQXFbqyMhIuqrj
RhTRzfeBpgGqGriThey were thin and delicate, with weak voices, and heavily made-up. Men who looked like him were usually bouncers in brothels.xmRjlJztJRYCBCvgLiTGFajdyAyFgq
NIJhSEmBHeJPLSqJin Bao was completely puzzled. After thinking about it for an entire afternoon, he concluded that maybe Que Siming’s face was truly unpleasant to look at. Just as he said, anyone who saw his real face would have bad luck and have to pay for it.tcgARjhnjSWWvOzRZEadGhimxUIjEE
ZXeEEbvqPVNVUPzWas he going to be stuck with him from now on?HQGSIGeefhneeAonEBixfCZzDUwvql
qehDOMwngVjzSKMJin Bao felt a chill in his heart.PfgzxpacQuAyVRfZwJwQPMLYtNRTph
MInbcYiLznNOrIoHe was lost in thought when a cold hand reached from behind his neck and gently slipped into his collar…zpwOKDqAwlsFjOJIwPYtWPHNsIxQVA
GzRwkDIwvaSVcRvJin Bao jumped in shock with a scream.MmijAxIKcrrXiECNdOLBEtLHntMkje
wneFWawyeNndvxbWhen he turned around, he indeed saw Que Siming looking at him with a half-smile, the white mask shimmering dazzlingly in the sunlight.HVMWRSsrmxBLxSZJBNgWTTTopCPUyk
CWuoedEvilQryYv“W-Why do you walk so silently…” Jin Bao stood up from the ground and took a big step back.rRRqdKfRLVAwOYdrEHLuAAeYyjTrJt
RreKfAFNWXuEIZs“What are you thinking so deeply about? Are you thinking of me?”WRVZcGVvXShWfQsKlTkXPkieDjXSGl
DwFmvXOLderiljhJin Bao couldn’t stand his completely unreserved attitude. Seeing the seductive curve of his lips made him feel embarrassed.uOncPRocJaMRQDhpBmEwQGyoxnSSOH
fWBcrrdOKFNbYcIQue Siming stretched lazily, “I haven’t had the time to settle accounts with you these past few days.”RsVIbINHviXoGxMIdPlOAmiEGNLQdI
fGqhDmDkHEABwiDJin Bao felt his heart skip several beats and instinctively crossed his arms in front of his chest, watching him warily.agqwYFKuMZNHeYZFrVZnDAhQtkbPZe
hhnpbwiAiToHJXxQue Siming tilted his head and said unhappily, “Don’t act like you’ve been forced into this. Look at your own character.”oSXfOApyRHQzHeBbTOnPJMHnnaphrn
BiSCrDPKUsmGtneJin Bao protested, “Yeah, you have eyes, don’t you? With my character, you won’t be swapping me for someone else.”AJJwJMWjLCIHeLHqQPTpwgZBpcKKiP
IyTjRMdUBSrvMSDQue Siming sneered, “You have to pay the price for what you said and did. You have to be responsible to me.”KoACOEwLfAMZKafciiLcrKPNxQHSvq
SwTXXLVllCGQiBEJin Bao was hopping anxiously, “What have I said or done!! I just looked at your face, what’s the big deal!! You were the one who showed it to me, what does it have to do with me!! And now you’re blaming me? Responsible? For what? Am I supposed to marry you or something!!”taLrpeAsZQUcFHUMTRTBFGRTEecCjx
aMPdbOZprTkEhsW“Exactly.” Que Siming suddenly leaned in, holding his chin and revealing a smile that Jin Bao had nightmares about, “You have to marry me.”ZahPsQOvHumJfvGQiIWcmDKuJdcXYj
zDNmvTaUQuPdcQvJin Bao was stunned into silence.YtltNcWSDIJdRVvUABpWCUnBzrhiyT
FwHBaqJRNTTieGGQue Siming patted his face, “Take your time. I have plenty of it lately, but your young master’s time is a bit tight… Also, I don’t like my people disobeying me. I’m giving you time to prepare, but you still have to sleep with me, understand?”CuhoBkfgMwAICARMNBuyCALkGMrtgK
duiFhutzrQOyIeDJin Bao’s face flushed red, “No… Why do you like men when women are so good… Aren’t you a doctor? You should hurry up and treat yourself. If you can cure yourself, cure my young master too…”yNEyMOpkFGLMAqxXmMsUQYIAWrlDIi
SQtmKTywQHXXyOdQue Siming narrowed his eyes, “Women aren’t bad, but I don’t like women, and it’s all thanks to you. So, you should be responsible.”vyhazkHjGmbhKQwVfOexYJqCyoMNHn
vLQwgRqeQsQYsLLJin Bao stared at him in shock. Was it really because he looked at his face? Could it be some absurd rule in his family? Was there such a terrible rule? To ruin someone just because someone looked at them? What if someone accidentally looked at a pig…FVCVEKiAWpEHnPiveCiTLSpxKYWpyS
ylWwWHHvdQNYrSrJin Bao swallowed hard, not daring to voice his thoughts.wbEPgHIxakSewHAgbdnOjXKObpVnYP
WHLGBYAxNFueiToNo wonder they say… what was it… good-looking people are trouble!SnuJvxEJJYDXLjrHExpnqCqJnfJQDb
LmRBxWnqgOtDWIUHis young master lost his soul just from looking at that beast, and now he was stuck because he looked at this pervert.CoPgMQggKgNgIGUIiThiXiZspHWDOe
CdgqzzrdqSICDaJMaybe he should ask Zhaocai for help…rGIBGlgfquvOVwlgeDGIvcuGvSiKfz
gYZqOXpuqNcUTDlLost in thought, Jin Bao suddenly sensed a sharp killing intent coming from behind. His eyes widened, he pushed off the ground, and leapt into the air just as an arrow flew past his feet and embedded itself in the door.LjDQGaLiGBVrXBMeguhpdsgqstrQra
RhXWPXWbLwxpVwDJin Bao turned and yelled, “Who’s there!” and was about to chase after it.ByBAUMrijnkRcXnqDLCbvhxpQZlOYQ
OqNHLVeFeCkXAVvQue Siming said calmly, “Come back, don’t chase.”txCnhspHYTFQnLJXPnxFNTRYmonzuC
rLQjbUsNWNKoEEUJin Bao turned around and saw that the arrow had a cloth tied to it. Looking closely, the arrow’s trajectory didn’t seem to be aimed at him.JiDQLqoFrekjnpLSwOWmlxxnDSyTQv
UBOISRVGxUFdVUbHe took a few steps forward to retrieve the arrow.AztDsBrwTZEkcYcBFSyxeneVbtAykd
jTIFthnWqduqAwSQue Siming was faster, grabbing it first. “It’s for me, none of your business.” He then unfolded the cloth, which had a few words written on it: “The Crown Prince will arrive in Dali within three days.”yxMyXIHqOmWTHXBfjUeJMswSgKdIUD
HsQKzOMhJgCVIszSeeing Que Siming’s tightly pursed lips, as if in deep thought, Jin Bao was curious but didn’t want to ask further. Seizing the chance, he quickly left.BOYjovLwyECSdLTMwZeMxnJYYmnRCW
zbHBcHdqcWHyKpeJin Bao planned to consult Zhaocai for ideas, but Zhaocai had recently met a girl from a medicine shop, and the two were quite affectionate. Zhaocai frequently went out, and Jin Bao missed him again this time.EwxULxipraAhGHWUAnbTraywuCYKIz
aKtDKAFbJrSzvBoSo he had to go find his young master. His young master had been listless lately, and hadn’t smiled for a long time. Whenever he had time, he would go sit with him. Even though they just sat there in silence, it was more reassuring for him.JtQwWvzRcogdLMdswgohRzwTfiuEjh
budqDCReGGMtcraAfter dinner, he comforted his young master and then returned to his own residence.MOGnHFxLsIzGmXMPgBasAyBwWHRdme
qSvQHTOcNrVIysHOn the way back, he suddenly saw a figure flash across the rooftop. The silhouette was that of a tall man.vzjtnZZUSKZcMBYtYDQQUHBzhqcACE
MellnKZNzEXmlDNJin Bao’s heart raced with alarm as he quietly jumped onto the eaves and followed the person.UxciTAUdKNdIWBfbIfWcIrNaRYOixO
vkvVwuvPUcsjKTCThe figure ran toward the Su residence, moving nimbly and swiftly, clearly skilled.xAoICnnZqVzCRREMNkOFBDKdahraWS
FVFlDrFrWemKDUtJin Bao dared not get too close for fear of being noticed. At a distance, he couldn’t clearly see who it was, and he hesitated about whether to continue the pursuit.UxufVbzJbJgtyAacdnnErwxpHhtMvB
YiCeNMfcSkiSkTzSuddenly, the figure darted into an abandoned straw house.TftQGvSTdMRFOqKBOwgIqVuwQAodNQ
BrYsrrwpPMWZLgwJin Bao held his breath, silently creeping closer and crouching against the wall.xEbWZKlBpwmMAJpewfcAWVjQNbgxDa
mYXsIhCXDQYLyMjBy the moonlight, Jin Bao quietly peered through the window.AOlUbCeIGVptWrOtlVNlpruDXzpXbK
TBSadcdDwxuLhKOInside, there were two men.YNJfvBHFAZCHOgLrchTPBpfxpJiGQK
HPVKrFcZmhSPgBjOne was unfamiliar, but the other, though masked, had a very familiar silhouette—it was Que Siming.lqTCDiMwwvOYernnVOpxAZCZTFrRCV
BWCrbnQGnuyJckkAs Jin Bao peeked in, he heard Que Siming say, “Don’t mind him, just speak.”AnUbjvQWwdzjGYXHuiYraVvrCphjcN
SwIGHGkyWsIkGbzJin Bao pressed himself against the wall, his bright eyes blinking in the darkness, nervously but excitedly straining to listen.wtLHHLYyrqzdzZGzkUBgQfxwaukdtZ
iZBEpKKURIoOGrSHe couldn’t help being sneaky. When pushed to the limit, one had to find new methods. Jin Bao thought back to when he first arrived at the Jin residence, how Zhaocai, still shorter than the table at that time, had used the common tactic of gathering dirt on others to deal with the bigger bullies in the mansion—he had admired Zhaocai for that.KSQFVKQMBwhpEqMeEALKEyAszUhceZ
CZXSHJZWdkSBBHeRegardless of whether he had the intelligence for it, at least his thinking was in the right direction. If he found out some of Que Siming’s hidden secrets, he might turn the tables.gJxElaefSqvRNfgueXCrsfZCvkReqi
LBykKcRFhpXuqsqUnfortunately, Jin Bao was too afraid to stick his head out and expose himself. He didn’t see Que Siming turn his head and roll his eyes toward his hiding place.lZzVusxfqPirdEkUNwioETWGygTvQK
bpvaUORdqmgVMly“This, young master, is something the master asked me to bring to you.” The man bowed and handed a cloth bag to Que Siming.ZDWDCyrGhqbUWVTqAZtqmZbXcqAcSU
zvPBvGaKyWASTKJQue Siming nodded, “Did the master have any other instructions?”wMBgHWBcNUBaYDoLbkDKzEHbXqnZGk
GcNrFelVdihVuxv“The master hopes that you return to Dongting Lake as soon as possible. Recently, the Wu family has been appearing in the Central Plains, but it’s uncertain whether it’s Wu Mingjing. You are alone outside, and if you encounter people from the Wu family… the master is always worried.”VKNgmAgXPnxsShyFRtSnkmsiDldKMm
xNLorULmPxZqPubQue Siming said, “Uncle Xiao, go back and tell the master to rest assured. As long as it’s not Wu Mingjing himself, the other Wu family members can’t do anything to me. I’ll deal with them if I see them.”zvuCzCNhjklCrsRtYGQqmqaACgbMhB
dvCpPxXoGZTQALZThe man called Uncle Xiao sighed, “Young master, you’re too young and impulsive. You don’t understand the power of the blood curse. If you encounter Wu Mingjing, don’t confront him directly.”qjtoquEkTaVgHXCbHrrfafrzRjWGHS
QAWRCYXcEvcWGWS“Uncle Xiao, don’t worry. I know how to handle it.” Que Siming paused and then asked, “Uncle Xiao, is there news from the court?”kKFVgCWpbsgDyYnfgHXXjFnNYPdpPd
kWmaCzclZZdMxWN“Yes, it’s almost time to close the net. He’s on the road and will arrive in Dali in about three days. He doesn’t know your identity, so don’t reveal it. Find a way to give him the item. After so many years of setting this up, whether it succeeds or not depends on him…”jSSGeqrJVzQJOpUIkbanWstZppVDOh
nQjuLabmFpNTNKp“I believe he will do his best. After all, our goals are the same. If this fails, I don’t want to wait any longer and will just kill him to end it.”GeivjjUkdZFoAhdqkGwEIaQXeYmDfv
FRFTOzgnjPDDzbj“Young master! Don’t be impulsive. He’s deeply rooted with many experts around him. You can’t just kill him by saying so. You act recklessly whenever you’re angry, and that’s why the master is worried. You’re the only heir left.”ajzNFzwzeoJsInUgKLMBIQhKwZBunO
FDhZskYicfHPnllQue Siming waved his hand impatiently, “Got it, Uncle Xiao. I’m just saying.”xRUimDZYWvkcJQVFwrlkhsnfOelaYh
AZMVHSSjUfMvkKr“Young master, you need to understand things better as you grow up. Nothing is more important than staying safe.”cjsPwUiszgeKjQWCUQiOtvcgxbQmkI
hRaAyuzfzteAeXW“Okay, I understand.”IGOTdICxVrSgqVDwoiHhMlcJEEdzZQ
DtsaoWcTKDKjNnTUncle Xiao shook his head helplessly and suddenly remembered someone was crouching by the wall. He nodded towards Jin Bao’s direction, “Young master, who is that…”RPpdyFxUHIEhQFWPcGYnEaAspZMiYF
hYxuyVgFZCdVOynQue Siming showed an inexplicable smile, “Just something interesting. Don’t mind it. It won’t cause any trouble.”JBFOfqOCRFqfpaOUEkEyUlpAKjCplz
fUQAzkOylRmwmUgUncle Xiao couldn’t help but shiver.cIaVVobbDcuSYHhcjAMwGrrlPvmkoe
EuwXZHmmQariXJpQue Siming said, “Uncle Xiao, you should go back. For less important matters, just send someone next time. At your age, don’t overexert yourself.”uBCQoLThTZSEhtfVraVvatEbNrthRE
QGCbiSegzFlbQCW“I’m worried about leaving such an important matter to someone else. Well, I’ll leave now. The people in Dali are on standby. If anything happens, contact them immediately.”LmRbWLDbeiCdSXsabiGmplFCuzROxX
PFHTmJbECrBGNhu“Got it, Uncle Xiao. You can go now.”ygleWAHdojxjeJNWiYMiJUnXWoXjKS
SBnVnEgRXQTdCkNUncle Xiao nodded, glanced at Que Siming for a moment longer, then leaped out of the window and swiftly disappeared into the night.LiRZIbwLPtEvWTRzrAgfiEYJGBVwVA
fLiEyhrjmOcNXvHJin Bao stared blankly at the bright moon, his mind a tangled mess.tgegPesdzqGIDMtOneHKXMFftxxrAH
nnsHiJrtmapYyXkAlthough he had heard the conversation clearly, he didn’t really understand much. It seemed like Que Siming’s wandering around was quite dangerous? And a name that sounded familiar was mentioned… Wu Mingjing? It sounded cultured, but where had he heard it before? The Wu family? What was the Wu family? Right, they mentioned a general, the general’s only heir?? So Que Siming was the general’s son? Which general? And it was related to the court… the blood curse, yes, the blood curse…mCtJruTXhdTiOnwKHCXhFbcYLFWgmR
ZTYXPSNlEJSpxkuJin Bao’s mind was overwhelmed, and everything was confusing. The only thing he understood was that Que Siming had a grudge against the Wu family and wanted to kill anyone he met. And that he was the general’s son, right?bEsVzETCMbyJlaEdwPmFWjjLIBIcpZ
mjCpIaocHYsEvznA cold, ominous voice suddenly came from above, “Aren’t you cold crouching down there?”swbnItVLutjcFyWrjbGIoDWloJWuwQ
uuXyllHrzQcyUXuJin Bao shivered, slowly lifting his stiff neck.lLyGvaLHUUBVCDbBFObSsrBcWLQZGL
OSbtPGNnFlwPbetIn the ghostly moonlight, the strange, alluring face was suddenly right in front of him, looking down with a mocking smile.jewcVfvEAPLaQhzEugRgisLvEbyYRg
JITOhzsvRbfPWBJThe eyes were deep and almost unfathomable, like a dark spring, with blood-red veins swirling around, both dangerous and seductive.OzNKmjBjJWbSvQgjPxYLrlGDshWTJY
cjJnfItOEvXfzNSAfter a moment of dazed shock, Jin Bao quickly reacted, jumping up and running away.kWeDsrtwWNxAjwWbEggNDVaAIlkeee
KMrYIqGtHXDaxqQQue Siming was momentarily stunned but then leaped out of the window and chased after him, cursing, “Damn it, why are you running!”MmKYGNsscFMKdMQNZqiJpvbzjJrdWt
zAhtcasAfQtUObZJin Bao didn’t even know why he was running, just instinctively wanting to flee after being discovered. The more Que Siming chased, the more Jin Bao felt like he was being pursued by a beast, and he dared not stop.MkWCRqVrkETKqQfzGuaXZmRbUNrJNg
RAjFFgpGphNAbgvHe was quite agile, and for a while, Que Siming couldn’t catch up, so they ran several miles, one in front and one behind.dxYQzELWigoxoEGqLvaSjjdJaGCvoh
NjXwKnumMhBQJlk“Stop running and don’t bring trouble upon yourself.”IsSUewpVcUMWDWRNvBRoQufPCNbjtQ
KgSvHcZYyXUIjJmAfter running for a while and catching his breath, Jin Bao’s mind cleared up a bit. He realized that those who overheard other people’s secrets often ended up being silenced. In this desolate place, if Que Siming really killed him, who would he turn to for justice? This made him even more afraid to stop.lsXyazHhAIvRZZjtewnTvVJIrLAghA
ZiSxVNGTrdGxbQIQue Siming, initially reluctant to harm him, finally lost patience and, with his anger rising, pulled out a small silver needle from his sleeve and threw it.sJrpOWOouxFdmxuWaHubrNjaMRUoTu
pDkVvsrzExRXJUoThe needle accurately struck Jin Bao’s Chengshan point on his calf. Jin Bao felt his leg go numb, and he toppled to the ground.LQAcdtJhlEUwPDzWGpHikNMIyewCwm
SSZOdudPNmTGiRlQue Siming rushed over, stabilizing him, but his face was still scratched, and he was left dazed from the fall.VfsIiDsQjTrHzeQLktMpKaQkPCppxw
wiDmWSoXAqJqWmsQue Siming used his fingertip to wipe the dust off Jin Bao’s face, applied medicine to his wound, and scolded, “You idiot, why are you running?”MPbgoTWsKQmQKoQWHglGHohXidvvVy
rQqwyBagcZceZsdThe wound wasn’t deep, but the medicine itched, making Jin Bao want to scratch his face. He reached up to do so.bsQLDtPFyoxhTtQtBVvyUUEFGkmpza
NAHFQJIRFKkjdsEQue Siming slapped his hand away roughly, “Don’t touch it.”MqeAIIrRVXjCvqxSstTFADtnvffOTv
XwABOxVQFzrqIeNJin Bao shook his head and sat up, warily looking at him, “You… you’re not going to kill me and silence me, right?”MLOnkFOmkLCAOZKuVcwFXdGZUivxme
MuGjNjATYhbTpftThe doctor was actually amused, “What would I kill you for? With a brain like yours?”HltbtcicdZsTGpdsoyPYWVGbEEqwGU
odFXAKevrkoGiEIJin Bao felt somewhat relieved but still indignant, “But I heard everything…”xVObjaabljuNlchNiqKtuoNAnalCdC
sqITQkZuoquweDg“Tell me, what did you hear?”UTNZvkKrfjBQgxzPRbuqGtzyWvoLZA
wYiVqHADngLHrufJin Bao thought for a moment. He realized that he couldn’t piece together the information he overheard and didn’t really understand much. However, since he was no longer in immediate danger, he still wanted to use what he knew to his advantage. With some bravado and defiance, he said, “I heard everything, not a word missed. If you don’t want me to tell anyone, you better behave.”veHyDeEGJBktxYNBwCHvSSoBTSlEeT
ycWdMiiDaHyLQmyQue Siming laughed aloud. Suddenly, he pressed Jin Bao’s head down, forcefully silencing him.luxRXAMfMbTgVnWAagrBWTkIXplTeL
nApRKdyxGbYGrWvThe intimate and soft contact between their lips and teeth momentarily stunned both of them.EXtnnxDBgklELnwyFIWMfKepnhdUXr
PuPELCWDzqmhNYXQue Siming’s tongue invaded Jin Bao’s mouth, exploring every corner, while his hand skillfully moved into Jin Bao’s pants.VrkPJLxttOaSfkbnCGVspHgyTpvOKA
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