Ink Blade Chapter 39 (Part 1)
Translated by Sylver
Chang Wei Yi (part 1)
This dinner was extremely boring, and there seemed to be some unspeakable low pressure in the air.
Chu Yan's face showed displeasure visible to the naked eye, but he didn't say anything. Bai Hua was secretly shocked that the palace master did not punish Mo Ren and Qiu Jin severely this time. He sensitively felt that something was not right about the situation, so he did not dare to act rashly.
And Qiu Jin was so frightened by what happened just now, and was afraid that Chu Yan would misunderstand, and was also nervous of causing harm to Mo Ren, that when serving the dishes, she remained dignified and dared not make a fuss.
After counting this round, Mo Ren was actually the calmest.
He was even able to take some time after dinner to go over and comfort Qiu Jin. "Don't panic, I'll go find the Master and explain it clearly."
Qiu Jin pinched the corner of her skirt anxiously. "But the Palace Master must be extremely angry now. You, how do you explain it? How can the Palace Master believe it?"
The maid moved her lips nervously and whispered, "How about I go and plead guilty? I happen to have the secret letter from Hall Head Yang with me..."
After all, she was afraid that Mo Ren's stubborn temper would add fuel to the Palace Master's anger.
Mo Ren, however, was not flustered. He said softly, "It's okay. If the Master was really angry, he would have taken action just now. If he wanted to punish you and me severely, he would have given the order long ago. So..."
He paused and said very solemnly, "Don't worry, I said that the Master treats me very well now. And, although the Master didn't say it on the surface, he also cherished you very much and is unlikely to do anything to you."
The guard's expression was very serious, as if he was telling himself these words to reassure himself. After thinking for a moment, he added, "Give me the secret letter and I will take it with me."
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At this moment, Chu Yan and Bai Hua were facing each other in the room. The palace master first took off the outer coat of the beautiful young man in white, but did not let go, and went straight to sit on the bed while embracing him.
Bai Hua blushed and pushed him away a few times, but soon gave up resistance and blinked at Chu Yan's eyebrows, saying, "Big Brother Chu is teasing Hua’er again."
The beauty smelled very fragrant, perhaps because he had just taken a bath, and seemed even more fragrant than usual. When he acted coquettishly, he was like a snow-white magnolia flower.
Chu Yan smiled with lowered eyes, his voice containing a hint of indulgent magnetism, "Why is it teasing? This Master feels at ease when holding Hua’er."
As the saying goes, a short separation was like a new marriage. It was not yet time to tear their faces apart, so they must show more enthusiasm.
Chu Yan sneered in his heart, thinking: isn’t it just acting? This Master is not afraid of you.
"Big Brother Chu, do you think the people from the caravan just now will hold a grudge against us?" Bai Hua leaned against Chu Yan's arms, raised his small face, and his eyes were watery and misty. "It's easy to dodge an open spear, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. You have to be more careful..."
He sighed and furrowed his brow, "Alas, if Hua’er also knew martial arts, he could share your worries. But he is so stupid that he can't learn it no matter what."
The little beauty choked up and whispered, "I only cause trouble for Big Brother Chu. I've heard that it's because Hua’er lost the Jiuyun Jade Token that he caused so much trouble for Big Brother Chu."
Chu Yan's face stiffened, "Hua’er, how many times has this Master told you not to speak ill of yourself like this?"
Bai Hua bit his lower lip, suddenly broke free from Chu Yan's embrace, and knelt straight on the ground, "Big Brother Chu, I made a big mistake. You can punish me according to the rules of the palace! If I did something wrong, I should be punished accordingly."
Chu Yan listened and was both angry and amused. He thought that if he really punished him according to the rules of the palace, he would just throw him into the Punishment Hall and beat him to death with a big board.
But before he could finish laughing in his heart, he saw Bai Hua suddenly lift his face, his eyes shining with eagerness, "But...Hua’er really didn't lose it on purpose. I... I clearly kept it safe all the time, and didn't even dare to take it out, but I don't know how it...!"
As he spoke, the little beauty's voice trembled, and tears welled up in his eyes, "I really don't know what happened, really..."
"Big Brother Chu, it's true that Hua’er made a mistake and lost the palace's token. But, but... I really don't know how it happened."
His delicate Adam's apple moved, as if he had swallowed all the grievances, and he just shook his head and shed tears absentmindedly, "No wonder Guard Mo once said that Hua’er is not worthy of being Big Brother Chu's lover. After entering the Jianghu, I can't even prevent such things...Big Brother Chu, scold me."
This time, Chu Yan was truly surprised by Bai Hua's acting skills.
Look at him, crying so realistically, with such a restrained and pitiful expression, and saying such a string of lines full of grievances…
He was only one step away from directly saying "there is a spy in my Jiuzhong Palace who is harming me", he even casually mentioned Guard Mo, whom he had been obsessing over.
The Palace Master Chu immediately refused to be outdone, and slapped the head of the bed with an angry expression, "Nonsense! How can this be blamed on you? There must be a traitor at work. Unexpectedly, even the Jiuzhong Palace has been infiltrated by unclean things."
"After returning to the palace... no, tomorrow, this Master will order Yang Yifang to investigate thoroughly and clear your name!"
