Chapter 15 – Tyrant VS National Teacher (15)
Originally, he didn’t intend to hide his efforts from the young man.
Even though everything came from his sincere heart, Mu Jin’s initial desire was more than just brotherly affection.
He understood that some things needed to be revealed at the right time for the strongest impact.
After today’s incident, Mu Jin knew that Empress Dowager and others had begun to take action.
With the Empress Dowager running out of time and the Emperor gradually aging, these people obviously couldn’t hold back any longer.
This failed attack, coupled with the loss of so many dead warriors, would surely attract their attention. Yi Er’s situation would undoubtedly become more dangerous.
Therefore, even if Mu Jin felt a thousand reluctances in his heart, he could only advance his own plan and separate from his most beloved Yi Er.
Before parting, how could he not deliver a heartfelt blow to the young man, making it difficult for him to let go?
Lowering his eyes, gently stroking the back of the youth’s neck, Mu Jin comforted softly, “Alright, it’s really not a serious wound!”
Seeing the other’s moved expression, Mu Jin felt satisfied, continuing, “Initially, I found out later that Ling Fei unexpectedly placed a Gu on you.”
“When your blood curse suddenly flared up, I was taken aback. Fortunately, my body is special, and I had to let you drink my blood to suppress the blood curse.”
“I’ve kept it from you all these years, not wanting you, Yi Er, to worry. I didn’t expect you to find out.”
Saying this, Mu Jin seemed helpless and sighed.
Cupping Mo Yi’s cheek, he smiled gently at him, “Besides, the blood curse in your body is not something that can’t be solved.”
“In a few more years, I can completely remove the blood curse from your body, and by then, you won’t need my blood anymore.”
“If Yi Er really feels guilty now, just consider this a favor. When you have the ability in the future, take good care of your brother.”
“I, your Brother Jin, don’t want to do anything in the future, just waiting for Yi Er to prosper and then happily rely on you every day!”
But Mo Yi couldn’t bear to hear Mu Jin’s comforting words at this moment.
He seemed to suppress his emotions, growling lowly, “Mu Jin! How can such sacrifices be merely called a favor!”
This was the first time he had called his own child by name since they met.
Mu Jin was stunned for a moment, then was pulled into the young man’s embrace.
Ignoring his own wounds, the other forcefully tightened his arms.
Mu Jin felt like his waist was about to be broken by the other’s force.
Caught off guard by the full embrace, his face suddenly hit Mo Yi’s chest, making his nose somewhat sore.
In this way, the whole person was dumbfoundedly trapped in the embrace.
Only then did Mu Jin realize that, he didn’t know when, the child he had raised had grown so big.
Even if he usually appeared carefree and casual, even teasing the young man from time to time when he had nothing to do.
In reality, Mu Jin was just a novice who had never experienced worldly affairs.
Being enveloped by the breath of his loved one all of a sudden made him blush.
He had to lower his head in embarrassment, not daring to let the other notice his embarrassment.
But he heard the young man choking with sorrow from above, “Brother Jin, don’t do so much for me. I’m not worth it!”
Seeing Mo Yi like this, Mu Jin couldn’t help but feel distressed. He knew that his child had suffered a lot when he was young.
So he always cherished the friendship between the Empress Dowager and himself for him.
However, the more so, the more he didn’t want the young man to underestimate himself.
Raising his head somewhat stifled, he retorted to Mo Yi, “Why not worth it!”
“My Yi Er is clearly worth the best in the world!”
“Mo Yi, in my heart, there’s no one more important than you in this world!”
Seeing Mu Jin’s serious look, Mo Yi’s throat tightened.
Seeing the pair of glass-like eyes filled with himself, the young man felt a satisfaction he had never experienced before.
It’s great, Brother Jin cares about me like this!
But precisely because of this, he couldn’t tolerate Mu Jin suffering even a bit of harm for his sake.
Next, no matter how Mu Jin tried to persuade him, Mo Yi refused to use the medicine condensed with his blood.
Seeing the stubbornness in his child’s eyes, Mu Jin knew that no matter how he tried to persuade, the other would not agree.
He did not expect that revealing the secret would have such an effect. It seemed that Yi Er cared more about him than he had imagined.
Satisfied yet distressed, Mu Jin could only be thankful that suppressing the blood curse didn’t necessarily require using his own blood.
However, using other plant-based concoctions could never have the same good effect as his own blood. Even if he carefully prepared it, Mo Yi still had to endure the heart-wrenching pain several times a month.
Thinking that his child would suffer again, Mu Jin couldn’t help but regret being discovered by him. But now, he could only speed up and strive to nourish Mo Yi’s body in advance and remove the curse from his body.
Upon hearing that Mu Jin finally agreed not to feed him his own fresh blood anymore, but to make other potions for him, Mo Yi’s complexion improved a bit.
However, he soon remembered Mu Jin’s words about his special body, allowing his blood to suppress the blood curse. He quickly asked Mu Jin what this secret was and who else knew about it.
Hearing Mu Jin explain that he had innate talent, not only could his bodily fluids detoxify, but also frequent blending of breath could enhance physical fitness, the young man found it even more mysterious. He speculated that Brother Jin might really be like what he had initially thought – a descending immortal.
Knowing that he was the only one aware of this secret, Mo Yi relaxed slightly.
However, he couldn’t help but calculate that if Brother Jin’s body was so unique, it would be dangerous if someone with ill intentions found out.
So, at this moment, the young man set a new goal for himself.
He secretly vowed to become strong so that he could protect the most important person to him.
At that time, whatever Brother Jin wanted, he would offer with his own hands.
With the knot untied, Mo Yi relaxed, hugging Mu Jin and almost putting his entire weight on him, closing his eyes in satisfaction.
But he found that completely controlling the embrace felt surprisingly good, as if a missing piece in his heart had been completed.
Mu Jin knew that Mo Yi must feel tired after suppressing the blood curse, so he gently supported the young man’s body, hoping he could rest for a while.
The two of them cuddled closely together.
The warmth of their bodies combined reduced the slight chill of the autumn night.
After a long time, the sent guards finally found them.
On the way back, Mu Jin had already learned that the guards responsible for protecting Mo Yi had all died in battle.
They didn’t come across any other bodies, human or animal, on their way, not even the injured messenger who ran back to the camp.
Upon hearing this, a cynical smile appeared on Mu Jin’s lips, tapping his knees with his fingers.
The guard who ran back to the camp, although covered in wounds, had a firm tone when he shouted. How could he have died from severe injuries so quickly?
Unexpectedly, these people managed to eliminate all evidence.
All the dead guards were disguised as if attacked by wild beasts, and even the bodies of the black-clothed individuals by the river were disposed of.
Mu Jin had to compliment the planner for being meticulous; it seemed that they had planned for the failure of the assassination from the beginning.
Knowing that reporting this matter would likely lead to nothing, Mu Jin and Mo Yi decided not to mention it again when they returned to camp. They would treat it as an attack by wild beasts.
Watching the imperial physician who came to bandage Mo Yi’s wounds showing no surprise at the injuries, Mu Jin’s eyes flashed with coldness. It seemed that the Empress Dowager’s influence was even deeper than he had imagined.
However, this foreseeable conspiracy was not the most frightening.
Mu Jin was more concerned about the force that had the ability to cut off the system’s monitoring, making Mo Yi’s coverage a blind spot for 003.
Although 003 had explained that it might be a system malfunction, Mu Jin felt that things were not that simple.
After safely returning to the camp, Mo Yi immediately went to pay respects to the Emperor.
The Emperor didn’t say much, only advised Mo Yi to take good care of his safety after contemplating for a long time.
Mo Yi felt that the Father Emperor tonight seemed a bit strange for some reason, but the other party explained it as fatigue, so the young man could only bow and leave.
However, shortly after returning to the tent, news came from below that the Emperor had decreed to end the autumn hunt early the next morning, and all troops should pack up and return to the capital.
Upon hearing this decree, both Mo Yi and Mu Jin were momentarily stunned, exchanging glances without saying much.
Because of the previous attack, the young man’s body had some bloodstains, and his clothes were tattered.
Mu Jin, after a night of exhaustion, ordered servants to bring in two buckets of hot water, preparing for a bath and a change of clothes.
Even though Mo Yi had injuries and was not suitable for soaking in water, he still avoided his wounds and wiped his body carefully.
Mu Jin initially wanted to help Mo Yi wipe his body, but seeing his child’s determined attitude, he reluctantly agreed to wash separately.
In the past, the young man deliberately chose different times to bathe than Mu Jin.
But now, it was already late at night, and they would have to pack up early the next morning. If they continued to separate, it would seem deliberate.
Feeling fortunate that Brother Jin had called for two bathing tubs, Mo Yi couldn’t help feeling a bit embarrassed if he had to stand in front of the other while wiping himself.
But when he turned around, he saw that Mu Jin had already taken off his outer robe, leaving only his inner garment.
It seemed that he didn’t mind Mo Yi being right next to him.
Steam rose from the bathing tubs, making the tent appear somewhat hazy.
After removing his outer robe, Mu Jin extended his hand, testing the water temperature by stirring the ripples. Mo Yi only felt that although Mu Jin touched the water in the tub, it seemed like his heart was also stirred.
Author’s note: Well, our Xiao Jin is a master at dispelling misunderstandings~
It seemed that the Empress Dowager’s influence was even deeper than he had imagined.
*the Empress’s influence. (The Empress is the villainess here)