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<h1>Chapter 137: Learning the Piano (Part Two)</h1>
After a dreamless night, Le Yao Yao felt that she had slept exceptionally well.
Unable to resist, she lazily stretched in bed before slowly opening her slightly drowsy Beautiful Eyes.
At that moment, it was early morning.
The Golden Sunshine streamed through the open window, illuminating the entire room.
Seeing this, she thought to herself that today would surely be a very sunny day.
With that thought, a faint smile gradually appeared on Le Yao Yao's lips.
However, her smile lasted less than a moment before she seemed to remember something. Her Beautiful Eyes widened in surprise.
Last night, it seemed that the Living Yama had carried her, and by the end, she had felt sleepy. After that, she couldn't remember anything!
Now, she found herself in her own room, lying comfortably in her own bed. Could it be that she had fallen asleep and the Living Yama had carried her back!?
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao tremble with shock, even her toes quivered for a moment.
After all, although it was late last night, there were still guards training in the Wangfu and other servants around. This was quite public.
Did the Living Yama really not care about what others thought?!
She was just a Little Servant!
The more she thought about it, the more furrowed her brows became as she displayed a conflicted expression.
However, in the end, the rumbling sound from her stomach swept away all her worries.
After all, one must first fill their stomach before having the energy to think, right!?
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao hurriedly finished her grooming and planned to head to the room of the Living Yama to tidy him up. Once he left for court, she could finally have her breakfast.
Perhaps it was because of being embraced by the Living Yama last night that when Le Yao Yao saw him, she felt a bit shy. Her delicate face flushed slightly, and she quickly lowered her Little Face, hastily preparing to groom him. Throughout the process, she didn’t dare to look at the man’s face.
Finally, after dressing him and arranging his hair, Le Yao Yao softly spoke up.
“Your Highness, it’s done.”
“Hmm.”
The man merely responded lightly to Le Yao Yao's words and then stood up from the Dressing Table.
In an instant, Le Yao Yao felt the light dim before her eyes. This was because the man stood directly in front of her, blocking out the sunlight streaming in from the window.
Unable to help herself, Le Yao Yao slightly raised her face to look at him.
Today, he wore a black python robe embroidered with Auspicious Clouds, with a jeweled belt cinched at his waist. On his feet were black shoes also adorned with Auspicious Clouds.
His long black hair was secured with a golden Jade Crown, accentuating his strikingly handsome face even more.
Due to his position with his back to the window, the golden sunshine poured in behind him like a flowing stream of gold, gently illuminating him.
It perfectly outlined his slender and tall figure, making him appear exceptionally upright.
A gentle breeze blew, causing his robes to flutter and his dark hair to rise gracefully behind him in a beautiful arc.
The stunningly handsome man, dressed in flowing black, moved with a grace that resembled a startled swan or a wandering dragon. The aura of authority and nobility radiated from his brows, embodying the elegance that only those in power possess.
At this moment, he stood bathed in sunlight, appearing as if a celestial being had descended to earth, making it impossible for anyone not to feel compelled to kneel before him...
As Le Yao Yao marveled at the sight, her delicate face momentarily stunned, she suddenly heard the man chuckle softly.
"I thought you were too afraid to look at me."
His low, enchanting voice carried a magnetic charm mixed with tenderness, yet it struck Le Yao Yao's heart like a thunderclap.
Upon hearing his words, Le Yao Yao's face froze in surprise, her beautiful eyes widening. Then, as if recalling something, her cheeks flushed crimson in an instant, embarrassment and annoyance evident on her face.
Inside, she felt frustrated.
The man’s piercing gaze was sharp; even such a subtle reaction had not escaped his notice.
After what had happened last night, she found herself at a loss for how to face him. So, she buried herself in her work instead.
Little did she know that he had been observing her closely all along...
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao feel as if her cheeks were on fire. Even without a mirror, she knew she must be blushing.
Thus, she lowered her already flushed face even further and timidly stammered, "I... I..."
Le Yao Yao struggled to find the right words for what felt like an eternity but ultimately fell silent.
Inside, she was even more vexed. Had her tongue been stolen by a cat today? How could she be rendered speechless in front of him?
Just as Le Yao Yao was pondering in her heart, a low chuckle echoed from above her head.
Accompanying the laughter was a deep, magnetic voice that belonged to the Living Yama.
"Come, accompany this king for breakfast."
"Uh, oh, okay."
Hearing the man's words, Le Yao Yao snapped out of her embarrassment.
She saw that the man had already stepped past her and was striding ahead. She had no choice but to quicken her pace to catch up with him.
Breakfast had long been prepared, and the Chief Eunuch had been waiting nearby. After reporting some matters of the household to Leng Junyu, he took his leave.
However, just as the Chief Eunuch was about to exit, he cast a meaningful glance at Le Yao Yao, which left her feeling somewhat perplexed.
Had she done something wrong recently!?
What could that strange look from the Chief Eunuch mean!?
Unable to figure out a reason, Le Yao Yao decided not to dwell on it any longer.
She simply thought that once the Living Yama finished his breakfast and went to court, she could finally eat something to fill her stomach.
Unexpectedly, after finishing her breakfast and returning to the Elegant Breeze Pavilion, she found the tall and imposing figure of the Living Yama standing in the garden's Jade Pavilion.
At first, Le Yao Yao thought she must be seeing things. After all, wasn't he supposed to be at court at this time? Why was he still here!?
Perhaps sensing her gaze, the man who had been facing away from her suddenly turned around.
The sun was high in the sky, casting its warm and charming rays over everything. It was early summer, and the temperature was just right, making the sunlight feel pleasantly warm against the skin.
A man stood by the railing of the Pavilion, and when he turned his head suddenly, his graceful demeanor was so striking that it was nearly impossible to describe with words.
At that moment, Le Yao Yao found herself utterly captivated by the man's unexpected glance.
Her beautiful eyes widened in surprise, and she froze in place.
The astonishment and infatuation were evident on her face.
Perhaps sensing Le Yao Yao's daze, the man smiled lightly before waving her over.
"Come here."
"Oh."
Upon hearing his words, Le Yao Yao finally snapped back to reality, feeling embarrassed as her cheeks flushed. Without thinking much further, she lowered her head and walked into the Pavilion.
She had initially thought that the formidable figure must have some important matter to attend to, which was why he hadn’t gone to court. However, when Le Yao Yao entered the Pavilion, she heard him ask,
"Weren't you saying last night that you wanted to learn to play the piano? Today, I shall teach you."
"What!?"
Le Yao Yao gasped in shock at his words, her beautiful eyes widening as she looked at him in disbelief, her heart racing with excitement.
Could it be that this man had specifically stayed behind today to teach her piano?
But surely, there were matters of state that were far more important than this!
Perhaps sensing what Le Yao Yao was thinking, the man spoke lightly.
"Recently, there have been no major matters in the court; other affairs will be handled by others."
Le Yao Yao responded softly.
However, what Le Yao Yao did not know was that Leng Junyu would take a few days off every now and then. After all, he was not a machine and needed some time to rest.
Knowing that Le Yao Yao wanted to learn the guqin, Leng Junyu decided to stay at the residence, conveniently avoiding some unnecessary troubles outside.
But these matters were not something he would share with Le Yao Yao.
Unaware of Leng Junyu's thoughts, Le Yao Yao lightly acknowledged him and then glanced around, only to discover that a jade guqin had appeared in the Jade Pavilion at some point.
This guqin was made entirely of high-quality Sheep Fat Jade, flawless and clearly worth a fortune!
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
The Living Yama truly lived up to his name; even his possessions were extraordinary!
As she was lost in thought, she noticed the man who had been standing beside Renli turn around. He then lifted his robe and sat down in front of the guqin.
Realizing that the Living Yama was about to play, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of anticipation and curiosity. It had been a while since she arrived at the royal residence, and aside from hearing him play the xiao one night, she had no idea he could also play the guqin!
She wondered how his skills compared to Dongfang Bai's.
Le Yao Yao stood quietly to the side, watching the man seated at the piano.
As he settled down, his right hand gently brushed over the keys, and instantly, a beautiful melody flowed from his fingertips.
The sound of the piano was like a gentle stream, slow yet graceful, captivating anyone who listened and drawing their hearts into a trance with its enchanting notes.
She had thought that the Living Yama would play with elegance and serenity.
However, as the piece progressed to its middle section, the originally graceful notes suddenly transformed into an impossibly high pitch. The music became fervent and spirited, soaring like wild geese in flight, filled with a poignant sorrow that resonated deeply and endlessly.
When the piece concluded, Le Yao Yao was already left in shock, her large beautiful eyes fixed intently on the man before her.
She marveled inwardly at how the music reflected the person; each individual's playing was unique to them.
It was akin to the contrast between the Living Yama and Dongfang Bai, two entirely different men.
One was extraordinarily charming, while the other was proud and aloof—each possessing their own merits!
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