[BL] Rebirth: Back to Zero - Chapter 20 Part2

             

Rebirth: Back to Zero 
Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong)

Chapter 20 (Part 2/3)

"Thank you." the initial shock from being exposed faded away from Mo Qingge's expression, and he nodded gratefully.

"I won't tell others about this, including His Royal Highness Yi. You can rest assured." This was also related to Mo Qingge's reputation. To Ling Qiyang, it was crucial to respect Mo Qingge’s decision. On this matter, he had no right to divulge further.

As the two were talking, Jun Liyuan walked in. Hearing their voices, he said, "You have woken up?"

"Third Brother ." Ling Qiyang stood up.

Mo Qingge wanted to get up and greet him, but was stopped by Jun Liyuan, "Lie down."

Mo Qingge laid back down. In fact, he did not have the strength to get up, and the awkwardness of meeting Jun Liyuan at his own mansion had made his face flush with a saturated pink.

"Lixuan is waiting for you outside." Jun Liyuan said.

"Okay, then I'll go back first." Ling Qiyang took the medicine box and said, "Let someone get the herbs for the prescription on the table later. Drink it before going to bed. The previous prescription is to be taken twice a day. If nothing else happens tomorrow, I will come again."

"Okay, I'll let people watch him." Jun Liyuan nodded, his expressionless face seemed a little unhappy.

"I'll make my move ." Ling Qiyang greeted Jun Liyuan, nodded to Mo Qingge, and then exited the room.

Jun Lixuan, who was waiting outside, saw Ling Qiyang come out. He put his arm around his consort and whispered in his ear, "I missed you."

Ling Qiyang's ears flushed red as he looked at him. His thick eyelashes slightly covered his eyes, and a smile hung over his mouth.

Jun Lixuan chuckled lightly and took the medicine box into his hand. He asked happily, "How about we eat outside today?"

"Why are we eating out suddenly?" Logically, the manor should have prepared meals.

"After a busy day, I want to take you to eat hotpot to warm up. Fragrance Hall's hotpot is a must-try for wintertime. I want to let you try it." Jun Lixuan said.

Ling Qiyang had eaten hotpot only a handful of times. It was not that he disliked it. But Count Wangyang's mansion rarely prepared it, and he never travelled out to eat it.

Looking at Ling Qiyang's shimmering eyes, Jun Lixuan tightened his hug and walked out, "After eating the hotpot, we can use the soup for cooking the noodles. It tastes amazing."

"You know how to eat." Ling Qiyang leaned against Jun Lixuan, using his body warmth to chase away the chills.

"Sixth Brother taught me ..."

The two leisurely strolled towards the stall. As they did not have their attendants with them, they queued personally and waited for their seats. While it was not something they were used to doing, it was interesting to experience ordinary people's lives once in a while...

Compared with the diabetic sweetness between the couple, the atmosphere back in Jun Liyuan's mansion was suffocatingly heavy...

Jun Liyuan sat on the bedside, looking at the injured man on the bed. Mo Qingge lowered his head sideways, openly avoiding his gaze.

After a long silence, Jun Liyuan spoke first, "Is it still hurting?"

Mo Qingge muttered, "It's okay."

"Qiyang said that there are some painkillers in the medication. It should make you feel better. Just wait for the wound to scab." In the face of Mo Qingge's reluctance to speak, Jun Liyuan was helpless. He could freely discuss national policies and social affairs in front of Emperor Yanxi. He could analyze conspiracies and schemes with his brother without hesitation. However, in front of Mo Qingge, he was at a loss for words.

In fact, he had a thousand and one things to say, but did not know where to start, and what to say.

"Sorry to trouble you." Mo Qingge said.

"It was just a coincidence that Qiyang brought you here. They didn't know that we are acquainted. Do not overthink this and rest assured."

Mo Qingge nodded. Huh, it was just a coincidence. What else could it have been? No one else knew that he and Jun Liyuan spoke before other than the attendant and the Sixth Prince. Jun Liyuan also had the habit of avoiding the people around him. While they spoke, it was just small talk. However, this mindless chatter could easily have been used against him in political warfare.

"I have sent someone to inform Tranquility Pavilion. Your boss sent someone to tell you that you don't have to rush back. If you need anything, you can just let him know."

Mo Qingge sighed softly, "I didn't want to enter any imperial family-related buildings, yet I am here." Perhaps for him, His Royal Highness Yi Mansion was the best choice. Even if it went against his original intentions, he could only bow his head temporarily and accept it for now.

"Nothing is more important than your body. This is my yard. No one will bother you, so you can rest comfortably. Even if you want to go back, you have to wait for Qiyang to give the green light." Jun Liyuan said, "Tomorrow, I will send an attendant to assist you."

"No need for the trouble..." Mo Qingge immediately refused. He was Omega and did not want others to see it. " Your Highness, I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but it would make my situation here embarrassing. It's better to keep it as it is. It is good this way."

Jun Liyuan thought it made sense, so he gave up.

After some silence, Jun Liyuan asked, "How exactly did you get hurt? Where did you get injured?" Mo Qingge's injury seemed to be inflicted by others. The attacker was extremely vicious, as if the purpose was to destroy him. For this kind of thing to happen in the Capital was absurd. The attackers obviously did not place the royal family in high regard.

Mo Qingge bit onto his lower lip, and his gaze fell cold. If he explained this matter, there was no way Jun Liyuan would let this matter would slide so easily. If the latter fought for justice on his behalf, his relationship with Jun Liyuan would become more complicated. Moreover, the man who hurt him had vast and intricate connections. If things were not handled properly, Jun Liyuan would be embroiled in trouble. Perhaps Jun Liyuan was not afraid of risk, but he did not want Jun Liyuan to get into trouble and criticism for him. After all, Jun Liyuan was a prince with a distinguished status as His Royal Highness. There was no reason for royalty to sacrifice so much for a mere zither performer.

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Translator's Notes:

Mo Qingge has a very painful back story:( It will be explained in th next few chapters. 

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