Forcefully Doting On You - c58

Notes: Hi! This is the final part of Chapter 19 in the raws. I'll just finish this arc so the readers aren't left hanging (and also because this arc is kinda my fave BL genre 😅) Still deciding if I want to continue the rest. If anyone else wants to take over the translation after I finish the first arc, let me know! 

Chapter 19

"Grandfather Emperor."

His final utterance was soft and gentle, as two crystal tears slid down his cheeks. His voice seemed to be in pain, but also carried a sense of freedom.

Mu Cai released his grip gently and sat down on the ground, bursting into laughter. This scene, combined with his tear-filled eyes, appeared to be the epitome of madness.

Jing He stood up abruptly!

All the actors who came to audition for the role of Yi Sheng were asked to perform the "Revenge" scene. Almost everyone portrayed this scene with a gradually increasing intensity, culminating in a triumphant laughter that revealed the satisfaction of avenging a great injustice, mixed with a hint of sorrow for lost loved ones.

Only Mu Cai before him! His intensity diminished from strong to weak, to the point where he could no longer hold back his tears.

The other party must have meticulously studied Yi Sheng's character biography!

Jing He knew better than anyone that although the script did not include it at all, Yi Sheng's character biography did mention a little bit of his childhood.

Before the Emperor took notice of Yi Sheng's mother, he was greatly favored by the Emperor due to his early intelligence and adorable appearance, despite being the son of a subordinate. The Emperor often put him on his (the Emperor's) knees to play, fulfilling his every request and occasionally indulging his mischievous behavior. The Emperor never saw it as disobedience, always maintaining a smiling face and even making excuses for him.

The Emperor truly favored Yi Sheng. And just like with family feuds and the nation's grievances, he kept the intelligent Yi Sheng constantly in mind. He had lived in hiding for over ten years, enduring untold hardships that tormented his innermost being day and night.

Now, having personally slain the Emperor, all the emotions that had been suppressed in his heart for so long surged forth. Perhaps even Yi Sheng himself couldn't distinguish whether these emotions were the satisfaction of avenging a great injustice, the sighs for the changing world, or the pain of losing everyone who had once loved him.

Perhaps it was a combination of all these emotions.

Or perhaps none of that matters.

After all, too many emotions can hollow a person. At this moment, Yi Sheng may not want to think about anything anymore, but instead just wants to cry freely and unrestrainedly.

To be able to portray such complex and subtle emotions, with a clear and distinct hierarchy, no one else but Mu Cai could do it!

And this is the person he wants!

Jing He suppressed his excited heart, his eyes burning: "Your name is Mu Cai, right?"

Mu Cai had recovered from his outburst, with tears still on his face. He looked at the person standing up, somewhat puzzled, and nodded.

Didn't the director ask this before the performance started?

Jing He immediately said, "I want you for this play! You will play Yi Sheng!"

After he finished speaking, he felt like he might have been a bit arbitrary, so he quickly turned to the two people beside him and asked, "What do you think?"

The tone seemed perfunctory, as if it was just going through the motions.

Chang An sighed, "I have no objections."

Gu Yunchen remained calm and composed, "I trust Jing He's judgment."

His deep and profound eyes gazed at Mu Cai, who was still sitting on the ground with tears streaming down his face.

In that moment just now, he truly didn't expect Mu Cai to have such explosive power and understanding. Even in that instant, Gu Yunchen was drawn into the performance by Mu Cai.

The intense gaze, the despairing tears, and the feeling of a lifeless heart were all conveyed so clearly to him, causing him to change along with Mu Cai's emotions.

Even though Gu Yunchen has regained his composure, his heart is still being held captive by the person in front of him, pounding for the young man on the ground. Countless emotions surge through his chest, until all that remains in his heart and eyes is this one person.

It's over. Gu Yunchen thinks he's really fallen for him.

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Author's Note: 

Bunny Doll: Cai Cai, don't leave me behind! QAQ

While grabbing onto Cai Cai, Gu Yunchen says: "Don't move, we'll have to rely on you to deceive him again next time!"

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