The Sinner Song Er

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Prang!!!

Bowls flew high and shattered into pieces on the floor.

The room was in a mess. The chair falling on the floor with bowl and all it's contents. Someone sat curled up at the end of the bed, shaking.

"Get out of here!"

Song Er. Since he's back to his senses, the young man went mad. He chased everyone away by throwing any bowls or cups.

"Leave me alone!!"

Lu Yan stopped in front of the door. A young maid lowered her head when she saw the man approaching. She's the girl from the inn who helps with all the group's necessities such as meals and washing clothes.

"Young Master"

"He doesn't eat anything?"

The maid nodded.

"Yes, Young Master, since he woke up he keeps shouting"

"What about the medicine? He didn't touch it?"

The maid nodded.

"Yes, Young Master. It's still on the table, Servant didn't dare to give it to him"

Lu Yan raised his hand, letting the young servant go.

"Let me take care of it"

Lu Yan stood in his place. He was looking inside where Song Er, with messy face and hair like a madman. That poison can damage the nerves if the victim doesn't drink the medicine properly. But for Song Er now, the poison might not be the only problem he had.

Lu Yan took a deep breath. This is not his forte, better to ask for help from his Young Master.

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Heeeee!!

The shrill sound of horses

The Jie clan entourage pulled up to a tavern by the roadside, a few li journeys to Xi'an. Bai He decided to rest for a while, he enjoyed his hot tea in the chilly afternoon air His aide, Sang Tao approached.

"My Lord, according to residents the road ahead was blocked by a landslide due to last night's heavy rain. Horses can get past but carriages can't."

Bai He took a deep breath.

"Heh, how about another way?" he asked.

"There is a small road above the valley but it is full of bandits. The residents do not advise us to go through it. They said some mountain bandits have deadly secret weapons that are difficult to fight" replied Sang Tao.

Bai He frowned, deep in thought.

"But we need the carriage, all of our supplies are there. Looks like we have no other choice but to go through the valley. Sang Tao, go and prepare all the weapons available, and adjust some stronger young men in their positions. You can take out our new special anti-secret weapon armor, in case we need it. No matter what, we can't delay the departure for Xi'an, Fei could be in danger"

Sang Tao nodded.

"Yes, My Lord!"

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"Sending him home?" Fei repeated.

He and Lu Yan sat in the living room in front of the room discussing important matters. The sky was already night again. Fei glanced at Da Huang who was sitting on standby in front of Hong's bed. The kid hasn't woken up yet. Fei starts to worry. They certainly can't continue their trip like this.

"Young Master, according to my subordinates, Young Master Song Er, does not come from just an ordinary family. They definitely can take care of him better than us. Thus, in my opinion, it is better to send one or two guards to send him back to his house. I'm afraid he would get worse if we left him like this"

Fei pursed his lips, in deep thought.

"But Brother, Song Er said he struggled to get out of the house to see the world outside. Sending him home when he was weak, would make him very disappointed. I feel sorry for him"

Lu Yan took a sip of his tea before continuing.

"We don't have much choice, Young Master. He'd better recuperate first and then think about other things after that"

Fei was still thinking. He raises his head to look at Lu Yan.

While the two were still thinking, Da Huang's voice startled them.

"Young Master, you're awake?"

Fei got up and entered the room quickly.

"Hong!" Approaching the bed where Hong had opened his eyes. He touched his little brother's cheek gently.

"Hong, you're awake! How are you feeling? You had me so worried."

Hong looked into his brother's eyes and smiled. Though still unsure of what had happened.

"Brother, I have a bad dream" The young man got up with his arms wide open. Hugging Fei tightly, like he always does when he wakes up after having a bad dream.

"Hong"

Fei stroked Hong Er's back. Gently patted his hair. He smiled in relief, after two days of sleep, Hong finally woke up, and he was fine.

"Heh, I'm here, don't be afraid, I will always be here for you."

Da Huang lowered his head. He still felt guilty thinking he had failed to protect his Young Master, but he smiled in relief.

"Young Master"

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Song Er shifted his seat. He sat curled up on the end of the bed in the dark and didn't let anyone get close. Not even Fei who had just entered his room.

Song Er's head was still full of images of Hong's helpless face. His dirty hands touched every inch of the child's body. He wanted to cut it off. He wanted to kill himself for doing such a lecherous thing. But he was weak, he can't even have the strength to do that. The young man could only lament over fate. His heart ached unbelievably, and his head going to burst from the feeling that kept pushing until it was full and waiting for the right time to explode.

"J-just kills me, please, I, I touched Hong, with my dirty hands, I.. I"

Fei sat down. He patted Song Er's back. It was shaking so hard. Song brushed his hand off. The guilt was so great, how could he dare to see Fei's face now?

"I just heard from Hong, how you always protect him during captivity. I wonder why there is not the slightest wound on his body, he is almost untouched. Hong said, you always give your body when people want to touch him. Being hit here and there to protect him, while Hong, remains untouched. I can't imagine what would have happened if you weren't there"

Song Er stopped his sobs and slowly raised his head. A pale face, lifeless, eyes were swollen from crying. That was all he could do as his inner strength had not yet recovered. He looked at Fei for a long time and averted his eyes quickly when Fei turned to him.

"But I, I almost did that to him. Hong will hate me when he finds out, I, I don't deserve to live."

Fei took a deep breath.

"If I didn't know what happened, I might have cut off your hand for doing that to Hong. But, I know what happened, you were trying so hard to hold yourself. The physician said for a man as young as you, for you can resist that kind of poison was so great. You tried so hard, Song. Hong would understand that. As for now, you better not tell him everything first. Somehow he's just a kid, doesn't understand things like that yet"

Fei stood up from his seat.

"Hooh, I will take my full rest now, tomorrow we will continue our trip. You can go back to your house if you want to, Brother Lu will send his men to take you home. I heard your house is only a few kilometers from here, it doesn't take all day to arrive. The choice is up to you"

Fei was about to head towards the door but Song's voice stopped him.

"I will protect Hong!" It's loud.

Fei probably heard wrong, he turned his body.

"What do you mean?"

Song Er who was still shaking from the effects of his internal wound ventured to look into Fei's eyes.

"I will protect Hong Er, even with my life! I will protect him, please don't chase me away.."

Fei smiled. He came closer,

"You can't even lift your bowl now, how can you protect Hong? Anyway it's not your fault, you're just a victim, I won't mind it. You can go back to your house, and continue your journey when you recover. First thing first"

Song Er clenched his fists. He dragged his body as he tried to get off the bed. With limp legs and almost crawling, finally managed to approach the table. He took a bowl full of medicine, took a large gulp straight down his throat, he put the empty bowl on the table firmly.

"Bruk!!"

Fei still stood where he was. He never thought the young man would do that.

"I will take medicine, anything. I will train stronger, I will listen to everyone's words. I will protect little Hong. Please, let me do that, let me stay by his side. I beg you, please"

Fei held his breath, he could not say anything at this time. The youth in front of him, Song Er changed so fast. He saw Fei with eyes full of fire, as if, he was back. Song Er he once knew was back.

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