Chapter 17 – Tyrant VS National Teacher (17)
Unexpectedly, not long after, Mu Jin received a message from 003, saying that Mo YI was surrounded by Mo Dun and several palace people in a secluded place on his way back from school.
Mu Jin knew that Mo Dun always looked down on Mo YI. Now, with the Empress Dowager gone, he would be even more unscrupulous in causing trouble for Mo YI. Worried that his own child would suffer, Mu Jin hurriedly rushed to the location. However, just as he was about to reveal himself, he stopped in his tracks because of the conversation between several people.
Mu Jin stood in a corner, separated by a wall, and heard Mo Dun mock Mo YI loudly when he saw no one around: “Mo YI, you are just an ominous person born of a humble mother.”
“Now that the Empress Dowager is gone, even Brother Mu treats you coldly. Someone like you only deserves to be stepped on by me.”
Mo Dun’s words became even more offensive, but no matter how he ridiculed, Mo Yi remained silent.
After a while, Mo Dun naturally felt that it was not interesting anymore. He couldn’t really act against Mo Yi, especially during the mourning period for the Empress Dowager. If he caused a big scene now, not only the Emperor but even the Queen Mother would not let him off. With a cold snort, he left with his attendants.
Mu Jin waited for the Fifth Prince to leave before quietly walking past the wall. Crossing the entrance of the garden, he saw Mo Yi standing under the wall, head lowered. Seeing the youth’s expressionless face and empty eyes, Mu Jin couldn’t help but feel a surge of heartache.
If he couldn’t understand the thoughts of that kid now, Mu Jin would have lived with Mo Yi in vain for so many years.
Footsteps approached from behind, causing Mo Yi to slightly furrow his brows. He wondered if Mo Dun, being so bored today, was coming back to cause trouble for him again. But when the owner of the footsteps circled to his front, Mo Yi found that it was Mu Jin.
Seeing the person’s appearance clearly, the young man was stunned.
It’s actually Brother Jin! He was momentarily dumbfounded but quickly pretended not to notice and turned to leave. However, just as he took two steps, he was suddenly tightly hugged around the waist from behind.
Having not been so intimate with Mu Jin for a long time, the youth couldn’t help but shiver all over. But just as he was about to break free, he heard a muffled voice behind him saying, “Yi Er, why are you so foolish?”
“Do you think that by doing this, they won’t associate me with you and target me?”
Mo Yi’s body instantly stiffened upon hearing these words, and a helpless wry smile appeared on his face, even though his back was turned to Mu Jin.
Yes, how could his clever Brother Jin not see through his little thoughts?
Shaking his head gently, Mo Yi weakly lowered his arms and whispered, “I just don’t want you to be implicated by me. Staying by my side is too dangerous.”
Hearing Mo Yi’s words, Mu Jin sighed deeply. He then grabbed Mo Yi’s arm, making him turn around and sternly said, “Yi Er, you have to leave.”
Seeing the youth stunned, Mu Jin didn’t intend to hide his plans any longer. He explained to Mo Yi, “I believe Yi Er has guessed who those people attacking you during the autumn hunt were! Now that the Empress Dowager is gone, the palace is not a safe place.”
“So you must leave here. Only by seizing real power can you avoid being coerced by others.”
Upon hearing Mu Jin’s words, Mo Yi opened his mouth and then looked at Mu Jin with a complicated gaze, asking, “Brother Jin, do you have a plan?”
Mu Jin stared into the youth’s eyes. Despite the myriad of reluctance in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said to him, “Brother Jin hopes you can go guard the border.”
“I have some acquaintance with the young general from the Dai family. I’ve already informed him, and he will take good care of you. Yi Er, although the border is cold and you’ll face external threats from enemy countries, it’s the only path we have now.”
“Brother Jin wants you to control the army there in the shortest time possible, making them genuinely respect and obey you.”
“The intentions of the faction led by the Queen Dowager are too obvious. If Mo Dun ascends to the imperial throne one day, he will undoubtedly not spare you. So, Yi Er, you must ascend to this throne, in Brother Jin’s heart, you are worthy of the admiration of everyone in the world!”
Mo Yi didn’t expect to hear such words from Mu Jin. He felt that his behavior of avoiding Mu Jin these days was truly foolish, making Brother Jin worry about him for no reason.
However, he had just lost his most beloved Empress Dowager and was now going to be separated from Mu Jin. Thinking that he wouldn’t be able to see Mu Jin every moment in the future, Mo Yi felt both heartbroken and resentful towards the Queen Dowager and the Fifth Prince.
Although he didn’t show it on the surface, at this moment, Mo Yi’s heart was full of violence. He had never hated his weakness so much and hated those who forced him to separate from Mu Jin for no reason.
For the first time in his life, Mo Yi harbored a desire to ascend to the supreme imperial throne.
Only by standing on that lofty position could he truly control his destiny and attain everything he desired. No more would he have to harbor doubts, evade helplessly from the people he cherished, or be separated from his most important elder brother, Jin.
Thinking of this, Mo Yi gently embraced Mu Jin, but his fists secretly clenched. He swore in his heart that he would make those who harmed him pay the price.
One day, he would make a comeback, and upon his return, he would be adorned with unparalleled glory, making everyone look up to him. At that time, he would become the strongest support for Jin, sparing him from worrying about him.
After a thorough discussion, the two spent the night together on a bed. Mo Yi, for the first time, took the initiative to hold Mu Jin in his arms during the night, breathing deeply the scent of his beloved. Gazing at the youth’s sleeping face, Mo Yi lowered his head, lightly kissed his hair, and spent the whole night watching over Mu Jin with open eyes.
The next day, Mo Yi quietly approached the Emperor and requested to go to the border to defend the nation, vowing to lead by example in protecting the country.
Upon hearing Mo Yi’s words, the Emperor stared at him for a long time before nodding in agreement. However, after Mo Yi left, the Emperor sighed deeply, muttering to himself, “It’s good that he left, it’s good that he left.”
With approval from the Emperor, Mo Yi packed his belongings. The next day, Mu Jin personally accompanied Mo Yi to the city gate. After exchanging pleasantries with General Dai, who had also returned home for a visit, Mu Jin entrusted him to take good care of Mo Yi.
Watching Mu Jin and General Dai, who seemed familiar with each other, Mo Yi lowered his head, concealing the dimness in his eyes. He didn’t say much, obediently nodding at whatever Mu Jin instructed. However, when it was time to mount the horse and leave, he suddenly hugged Mu Jin tightly.
Feeling his child’s reluctance, Mu Jin’s face showed a gentle smile. Patting the youth’s back, he leaned his head on Mo Yi’s shoulder and softly said in his ear, “I’ll wait for you to come back!”
Upon hearing this, Mo Yi raised his head, gave Mu Jin a deep look, then turned around and rode away.
Mo Yi had already left, but General Dai standing beside him was still in a daze.
Just now, he saw the Third Prince holding his good friend Mu Jin, but the eyes hidden behind Mu Jin were looking at him.
The chilling gaze made even this seasoned warrior who had experienced countless battles feel a bit fearful. It was the kind of fierceness found only in someone who had experienced bloodshed, making him instinctively sense danger from the Third Prince.
It wasn’t until the horse beside him snorted that General Dai suddenly snapped back to reality. However, when he looked at Mo Yi again, he found that he had returned to his emotionless demeanor.
General Dai looked at Mu Jin with a complex expression. Seeing that Mo Yi’s horse had already set off, he hurriedly bid farewell to Mu Jin, quickly mounted his horse, and followed the youth who had left.
Watching the backs of the two as they rode away, Mu Jin felt a sense of desolation. Clearly, they were both princes of the country, but only he had come to see Mo Yi off when leaving the capital. To avoid being discovered by Queen Dowager and others, they left the palace early in the morning with minimal attention. Since Mo Yi expressed a desire to reach the border quickly, he chose to travel on horseback.
So, when the news reached Queen Dowager, Mo Yi had already left for a long time. Even if they wanted to send someone to chase him, it was already too late.
Although the departure of the Third Prince was somewhat unexpected, the people in the Anping Marquis’s mansion couldn’t help but feel triumphant. With their biggest rival gone, they felt that the throne was undoubtedly reserved for the Fifth Prince, Mo Dun.
Queen Dowager felt that the Third Prince indeed had self-awareness, knowing that with the Empress Dowager’s death, his biggest support had fallen. Therefore, he went to guard the border. Although it was a barren and desolate place with harsh conditions, at least he could preserve his life.
If he was willing to behave and wait until her son Dun ascended the throne, she could even offer him some small favors. It would also showcase their generosity.
As Mo Yi left, three years passed. During this time, although Mu Jin could see his child’s appearance through 003, he couldn’t alleviate the pain of longing. He could only write letters to Mo Yi every day, and because he knew the young man practiced martial arts and led troops daily, he was busy with military matters. Therefore, Mu Jin only sent a letter every half month, keeping the rest in a drawer and writing only when he had some free time, trying to ease the yearning a little.
Mo Yi was already exceptionally skilled in martial arts and unafraid of killing. Or rather, he was a god of slaughter on the battlefield. So, in just a short year, he had conquered the entire border army.
The foreign tribes who had been terrorizing the border were so afraid of Mo Wei that they called him ‘The Reincarnation of the Asura’
Author’s Note: The next chapter will be completely mature~
Why didn’t he go with ML?