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| Rebirth: Back to Zero Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong) |
Chapter 24 He is Staying (Part 2/3)
"I
heard that he was injured at a sensitive spot. Only at daybreak did he recover.
In a fit of rage, he ordered his attendants to torture Mo Qingge. He was beaten
all over, till bruises covered his entire body. Cruelly, he ordered his
attendants to break his fingers one by one. Luo Dingsheng's concubine was also
furious at Mo Qingge. Throughout the banquet, she saw how her husband took a
liking to him. Besides, he injured Luo Dingsheng. As the dissatisfaction at Mo
Qingge lingered in her heart, she stayed throughout and watched her people
torture Mo Qingge." Jun Liche brought over the story quickly and
implicitly. He was afraid that the details would fuel Jun Liyuan's boiling
anger. Suppose Jun Liyuan erupted in rage and went straight to Count Gonglian's
Mansion, he might end up doing something irrational.
"How
dare a powerless young master take the life of our citizens! Who gave him the
confidence to commit such atrocities?" Jun Lixuan put down his teacup. His
tone was curt, dripping with revulsion.
The most
prominent supporter that Count Gonglian had was Jun Chengyan. Count Gonglian
had always been in poor health, leaving Luo Dingsheng responsible for almost
all household matters. He and Jun Chengyan, Jun Chengxi were on good terms.
Most likely, he was riding on the Princes' curtails.
"Fortunately,
the concubine stayed. Otherwise, Mo Qingge would have been violated. When he
was on his last breaths, Luo Dingsheng ordered someone to wrap him up in a
straw mat and threw him into the mass grave. The attendant that accompanied Mo
Qingge to the mansion witnessed the ghastly sight. When he was sent back to
Tranquility Pavilion, the horrors caused him to suffer a high fever for
consecutively seven days. Fortunately, he is still alive." Jun Liche
skipped the details and did not intend on elaborating. Even so, everyone
understood the severity of the issue. What sort of scene did the attendant not
witness at Tranquility Pavillion? In comparison, Mo Qingge's sufferings were so
tragic that even he, a seasoned veteran from the pavilion, could not digest.
A
suffocating silence blanketed the room. Finally, Jun Lixuan spoke, "Third
Brother, what are you going to do?" From the past few days, Jun Liyuan's
love for Mo Qingge was evident. He could understand Jun Liyuan's feelings. He
too felt the urge to obliterate the Tamar tribe in this life. Simply put,
anyone who would cause harm to his beloved must be eliminated to avoid future
troubles.
Jun
Liyuan picked up the teacup, removed the lid, closed it back. He sighed and
solemnly said, "I won't let him return to the pavilion. Even if he is a
man, I will keep him in the house. As for Luo Dingsheng, I will send someone to
watch him."
Jun
Lixuan hesitated and was about to offer his own guards to monitor Luo
Dingsheng. However, Jun Liyuan continued before he could speak, "Don't
worry, I know the limits. I will not act rashly until I can uproot the Count
Gonglian together with Fourth and Fifth Brother at one go."
Jun
Lixuan nodded and kept his worries to himself.
After
nearly two months of recuperation, Mo Qingge's hands healed. Although heavy
lifting was still out of the question, self-care was no longer a problem. After
Mo Qingge recovery, Jun Liche engaged him late at night in another heart to
heart talk. Finally, Mo Qingge agreed to stay as a luthier in His Royal
Highness Yi Manor.
The
next day, Jun Liyuan personally took Mo Qingge back to Tranquillity Pavillion.
As Mo Qingge went upstairs to pack his luggage, Jun Liyuan spoke with the
Pavillion's Master and paid off all Mo Qingge's debts.
After
confirming the contract's completion, Jun Liyuan gave it to Mo Qingge without
any further questions.
When Mo
Qingge left, many performers from the pavilion came to see him off. To avoid
the public's eyes, the two went through the back door.
Tranquillity
Pavilion's Master pulled Mo Qingge aside and whispered to him, "I watched
you come and go. I'm delighted that you have found someone that cares for you.
Your future had always been a concern for me. Take good care of yourself well
at His Highness's manor. With His Royal Highness Yi to support you, no one will
dare to hurt you anymore. As for your identity as an Omega that you have been
hiding... if you think he is worthy as a lifetime companion, tell him."
Mo
Qingge nodded, "Thank you for your care over the years. Please take care
too. I will come back to see you when I have time."
The
Master waved his hand and turned down the concern, "Since you have left,
don't come back again."
Mo
Qingge smiled, "Even as a guest?"
"That's
fine." The Master beamed happily.
Then,
amidst the people's farewells, Mo Qingge got onto the carriage and left with
Jun Liyuan.
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yay so excited for the romance between them!!!! thank u for the chapter~
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