The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 57

Marquis Jing’an patted his youngest son’s head, shook his head gently, and instructed the eunuch at the door, Take the Young Marquis out.

Just as Xiao Yezhi was being led out of the study, he heard the emperor’s furious roar from inside

I haven’t even agreed to let him inherit the title, yet you’re already calling him the Young Marquis! Does that bastard even deserve it?

Xiao Yezhi panicked, fearing his father might be hurt. He turned to rush back into the study, but the eunuch scooped him up and carried him away.

Let me go! I want my daddy!

Throughout the journey, Xiao Yezhi kicked and punched the eunuch, quickly provoking his anger.

Now some distance from the study, the eunuch threw the boy to the ground and kicked him viciously, snarling, Pah! Some wild child they picked up from who knows where, and he dares to hit me!

The sudden fall stunned Xiao Yezhi, and before he could react, another kick struck him.

Clutching his stomach in pain, he looked up through tears and shouted, I’m not a wild child! I’m my daddy’s son!

The eunuch sneered, his voice high and shrill

So you really think you’re the Young Marquis now? Marquis Jing’an may acknowledge you, but neither the Emperor nor the Xia State’s imperial family ever will.

The palace was overflowing with lackeys who abused their authority, especially those who had long been oppressed by the nobility. The moment they caught someone vulnerable, they would vent their pent-up resentment.

And what better target than this boy who had inexplicably climbed the social ladder?

The eunuch scrutinized the boy’s silk robes, as if seeing the faces of the nobles who had once humiliated him. Raising his hand, he prepared to slap the boy’s fair cheek.

Just then, a cold, youthful voice rang out

Stop! How could the Xia State’s imperial family not acknowledge him? I, the Crown Prince, acknowledge him!

The eunuch froze at the sound of the voice, hastily withdrawing his hand and turning to greet the newcomer with a fawning smile.

Your Highness, Crown Prince, what brings you here?

If I hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have known such insolent servants still exist in the palace.

The Crown Prince appeared to be only eight or nine years old, yet his eyes were icily cold, and his tone carried the unmistakable authority of a ruler. With effortless ease, he silenced the eunuch, who dared not utter another word.

Marquis Jing’an has long declared that the Young Marquis is his own flesh and bl00d. His Imperial Father is merely acting out of anger now, refusing to acknowledge him, but that doesn’t mean he won’t change his mind later.

The Crown Prince scrutinized the eunuch before him, slowly retorting, You’ve spent so long in the palace, yet you still haven’t learned that the Imperial Heart is fickle and the world is ever-changing?

These words struck the eunuch like a thunderbolt, sending him into a cold sweat.

The Crown Prince knew full well that this eunuch served the Imperial Father directly. No matter how much he despised the man, he couldn’t act against him.

Having delivered his lesson, he waved his hand dismissively. Leave now. I wish to speak with the Young Marquis.

After the eunuch retreated, the Crown Prince extended a hand to the boy on the ground. Let me help you up.

Xiao Yezhi gazed at the young man who had rescued him, his large eyes sparkling with admiration.

This person looked cold and spoke coldly, yet with just a few words, he had scared away the bullies who had been beating him.

Just as powerful as his father!

He placed his hand in the Crown Prince’s, and with the other’s assistance, he wobbled to his feet.

Thank you, Crown Prince Brother, the boy said in a soft, sweet voice, his brother sounding particularly endearing.

A smile touched the Crown Prince’s face, softening his snow-like, icy features with a hint of warmth.

He led the boy to his palace residence and summoned the Imperial Physician.

When the boy’s clothes were lifted, a large, startlingly vivid bruise stretched across his fair, tender abdomen, its purplish-blue hue stark against his pale skin.

As the Imperial Physician applied medicine, Xiao Yezhi remained silent, not uttering a sound even when the touch stung.

Just then, a pair of gentle hands stroked his head.

If it hurts, speak up, the Crown Prince said. The Imperial Physician needs to know how much pressure to use. There’s no need to endure it.

Though young, the Crown Prince possessed keen insight, immediately recognizing the boy’s stoicism.

Yet he couldn’t help but wonder

At five years old, children should be at their most carefree. But this boy seemed different—reserved, mature beyond his years, and so well-behaved it tugged at the heartstrings.

Lost in thought, the Crown Prince rose as if to leave.

Xiao Yezhi suddenly looked up, tugged at the Crown Prince’s sleeve, and asked cautiously, Crown Prince Brother, where are you going?

Are you leaving because I’m too much trouble?

Just like everyone else in the palace…

The boy lowered his head in disappointment and whispered, Zhi Zhi will be very good. Please don’t hate me.

To Xiao Yezhi, the Crown Prince had appeared like a savior, rescuing him from the clutches of evildoers and bringing him to his own chambers for treatment.

This was the first kind person he had encountered since leaving his home.

Someone who didn’t call him wild child at every turn, nor look down on him.

Xiao Yezhi desperately didn’t want the person before him to dislike him.

Hearing this, the Crown Prince paused slightly, finally understanding

So that’s why the boy hasn’t cried out in pain—he’s just too insecure.

The little child didn’t understand much he only knew that if he was good, people would like him more.

Having spent so long in the palace, the young Crown Prince’s mind was more mature than that of ordinary children. He had seen far too many people even more pitiful than this boy.

But when those chubby little hands gripped the corner of his robe, an indescribable ache welled up in his heart.

You’re Zhi Zhi, right? the Crown Prince suddenly asked.

Xiao Yezhi nodded, a little confused.

The dignified Crown Prince leaned down, his voice gentle as he said, Zhi Zhi, you don’t have to be perfectly well-behaved around Crown Prince Brother. I won’t dislike you.

Though many years had passed, this memory remained as vivid as yesterday.

Later, everyone in the capital would say

The Young Marquis is so reckless and unrestrained—it’s all because Marquis Jing’an spoiled him.

But that wasn’t the truth.

Marquis Jing’an had merely secured a title for his youngest son. He never intervened in the boy’s mistreatment.

The stern father believed these hardships would forge resilience in his child, viewing them as trials to strengthen him.

After all, he himself had grown up the same way.

Yet when a rose first blooms, while it must root itself in the wind and rain, it inevitably yearns for the tender care of the gardener who nurtured it.

No one in the entire capital knew that it was the Crown Prince’s childhood words—

You don’t have to be perfectly well-behaved—

that had given the young man the confidence to be so unrestrained.

This gave the young man the confidence to be bold and unrestrained.

Later, the Crown Prince would offer the boy all the protection he could provide.

The cool moonlight bathed the rose petals in a silent, gentle glow, unlike the warmth of the sun. It nurtured the little rose, allowing it to blossom into its true form.

A sudden surge of heat flooded Ye Zhi’s heart, disrupting his peaceful dream and plunging it into chaos. Memories shattered and reassembled, coalescing into a rapidly swirling vortex that blurred his consciousness.

Ye Zhi felt as if he had been plunged into molten lava, his body burning unbearably yet tingling with an unbearable itch.

Amidst the swirling chaos of his mind, familiar faces flashed before him, their voices a cacophony of noise. Yet through the din, he heard a soft whisper

If something were to happen to me, would you be this distressed?

The voice, as cold and clear as thousand-year-old ice, melted into the molten lava, bringing a wave of coolness that eased the burning heat in his body.

The speaker seemed to be calling out to him from a distant place, again and again

Xiao Ye! Ye Zhi! How are you? Can you hear me?

Lu Qingze peered anxiously through the glass door at the young man inside.

Just moments ago, Ye Zhi had experienced his second heat. The Alpha’s temporary mark had completely lost its effect.

The young man lay quietly on the hospital bed. The nurse had just finished administering a potent suppressant and painkiller, and was now tidying up the empty vials, preparing to leave with her cart.

This was why Ye Zhi had felt a sudden chill earlier.

Seeing the glass door open, Lu Qingze instinctively moved to enter, but the nurse stopped him.

Halt! Alphas are not allowed inside.

Reluctantly, Lu Qingze withdrew his foot.

As if hearing the commotion outside, the young man on the bed’s long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.

Ye Zhi’s gaze was still hazy as he stared blankly at the snow-white surroundings for a long moment before realizing he was in a completely unfamiliar place.

Just then, a flurry of frantic knocking came from the door, accompanied by a familiar voice

Xiao Ye! You’re awake, aren’t you?!

Ye Zhi turned toward the transparent glass door, following the sound, and immediately saw the young man standing in the doorway.

The man’s moonlit, handsome face was now filled with worry.

Ye Zhi sat up in bed, gazing intently at the young man like a fledgling finding its way back to the nest. He called out with a hint of longing

Mingyuan…

The hospital rooms for Omegas in heat were specially designed. To better protect them, each Omega had a private room.

Beyond the wooden door of the room was a transparent barrier door, meant to contain the pheromones released by Omegas during their heat cycles.

The transparent door also allowed friends and family to visit, but Alphas were strictly prohibited from entering.

The specially designed private room was eerily quiet. Even Ye Zhi’s soft call carried clearly to Lu Qingze.

But Lu Qingze didn’t respond. Instead, his gaze gradually darkened.

Mingyuan.

That name again.

Who exactly was this person?

This was the second time Ye Zhi had called him that.

Lu Qingze hesitantly touched his face, wondering

Does that person look a lot like me?

Receiving no response, the young man lowered his gaze with a hint of melancholy

What’s he thinking about?

Mingyuan is just someone from his past life.

Even if Brother Lu looks similar, how could he possibly be that person?

Ye Zhi composed himself and called out to the young man through the glass door again

Brother Lu, where are we?

Hearing the familiar Brother Lu, Lu Qingze finally responded

This is the Omega Emergency Center. You suddenly went into heat and entered your differentiation period. The situation was urgent, so I called the emergency center.

Ye Zhi nodded, avoiding the topic of his heat, and asked softly

Have I successfully differentiated?

You’ve differentiated into an S-Class Omega, Lu Qingze replied.

Standing outside the glass door, Lu Qingze discussed the matter with the young man

Xiao Ye, you shouldn’t attend any more recordings for the show. Xu Shengyuan agrees. Don’t worry about the contract breach he’ll handle everything.