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When Le Yao Yao used to watch historical dramas on television, she would see the heroes flying through the air and feel an overwhelming sense of envy.
She thought to herself, how wonderful it would be if one day she could also soar through the skies like those skilled martial artists on screen!
However, deep down, she knew it was nothing but a foolish dream. Humans were not birds; they had no wings, so how could they possibly fly?
Wouldn't that make her a bird person!?
But now, she had become a bird person!
Around her, the scenery whizzed by as Le Yao Yao transitioned from initial nervousness and fear to gradually adapting, eventually falling in love with the sensation of flying.
Because at this moment, she truly felt like a little bird with wings, flitting about in the sky.
And her wings were the man behind her.
He accompanied her in flight; wherever she wanted to go, all she had to do was say a word, and he would take her there.
Thus, the two of them became like two carefree birds in the sky, soaring over treetops, gliding across fields, picking beautiful flowers, flying to the highest rooftops to observe the everyday lives of people below, and passing over picturesque lakes.
With the gentle Evening Breeze caressing them, they chased after the stunning sunset...
In that moment, Le Yao Yao felt an immense joy.
The smile on her face was as radiant as a thousand blooming peach blossoms, breathtakingly beautiful.
Her laughter was like pearls dropping onto a jade plate, crisp and enchanting, sweet and captivating.
It was the kind of sound that made people involuntarily smile, lifting their spirits and filling their hearts with joy.
"Little Rabbit, are you happy?"
"Yes, Your Highness, I am so happy!"
Le Yao Yao replied with certainty, her voice bright with laughter.
That silvery, bell-like laughter flowed from her lips continuously, making Leng Junyu feel as if his heart were filled with honey, sweet and delightful.
Moreover, this time was special; it was the first moment Le Yao Yao referred to herself as "I" in front of him instead of calling herself a servant.
At that instant, he had forgotten his own identity and began to slowly accept her.
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu felt a sense of satisfaction.
In the end, he took Le Yao Yao to many places until the sun had completely set in the west.
Night had thoroughly claimed the entire sky.
As the curtain of night descended, the once orange-red horizon was completely shrouded in darkness as deep as ink. However, against this pitch-black expanse, a bright moon hung high in the sky, surrounded by twinkling stars.
It looked as if countless diamonds had been scattered across the heavens, twinkling beautifully.
At this moment, Le Yao Yao was held in Leng Junyu's arms atop the tallest building in Capital City, gazing down at the myriad of lights below. The night was enchanting, captivating her completely.
If she could, she would want time to freeze at this very moment forever.
However, her stomach had other ideas and could not wait any longer.
In this picturesque setting, under the soft glow of the moonlight, Le Yao Yao's stomach audibly protested with an empty growl.
Despite the howling wind at the top, the sound could not be concealed.
Before long, Leng Junyu noticed it too. A smirk appeared on his lips as he spoke.
"Are you hungry?"
"Yes."
Feeling a bit embarrassed at Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao reached down to pat her flat stomach.
There was no helping it; her lunch had been for nothing. She had just finished eating when she ended up throwing it all up. Trying to eat again had left her without an appetite.
After sleeping through the afternoon, she was now so hungry that her stomach felt like it was touching her back. She had intended to go out for dinner but got delayed by the kite-flying incident and ended up being whisked away by the living devil.
Just moments ago, the feeling of flying was simply too wonderful, and all her thoughts were consumed by joy and the beautiful scenery before her, making her completely forget that she hadn’t eaten yet.
Now that things had quieted down, her stomach unceremoniously reminded her of its presence.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's embarrassed expression, Leng Junyu simply smiled and said,
"Alright, let's go get something to eat!"
With that, Ape Arm took the lead and leaped towards the riverbank of Capital City with Le Yao Yao in tow.
Their speed was so swift that it resembled a specter in the night; even if someone caught a glimpse, they would only see a shadow pass by, thinking it was just their imagination.
In no time, the two of them arrived in front of a tavern.
It was peak dinner time, and the area in front of the inn was bustling with carriages and horses, filled with elegantly dressed patrons.
Looking towards the tavern, it was clear that every table was occupied, and there was a sea of people inside.
There was no choice; it was peak dining hours, and this particular tavern was known as the best seafood restaurant in Capital City. The menu featured a variety of seafood dishes that were rich in flavor. Those accustomed to hearty meals often came here for a full seafood feast.
As Le Yao Yao peered inside the tavern, hoping to find a spot, her beautiful eyes gradually filled with disappointment.
After all, when she first learned they were going for seafood, she had been full of anticipation. It had been quite some time since she last enjoyed a seafood meal. Back in her modern life, she used to eat it often, but since arriving here, she hadn't had any.
Moreover, although she had been hungry earlier, her cravings had suddenly become picky; she didn't want chicken or pork anymore—she suddenly craved seafood.
Thus, the lively figure had brought her here immediately.
But now, it seemed there were no available seats inside. Many customers were still waiting outside! It appeared that this seafood meal would not be happening after all.
Le Yao Yao thought to herself, her small mouth unconsciously pouting slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of disappointment.
She didn't realize how pitiful she looked, glancing left and right like a little dog waiting for its owner, which made her seem quite endearing.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu naturally understood what Le Yao Yao was thinking. He couldn't help but chuckle softly as he curved his lips.
"Let's go inside!"
"Uh, but isn't there no space left?!"
Upon hearing the man's words, Le Yao Yao felt a bit confused. However, he didn't wait for her and strode into the tavern.
Le Yao Yao had no choice but to follow closely behind him.
Once inside, a steward immediately approached them.
Business was booming at the moment, so even the steward was overwhelmed, holding a water jug as if he were a waiter!
Nevertheless, no matter how busy he was, when he saw Leng Junyu enter, a professional smile instantly appeared on his face as he greeted him.
"Ah, it's Prince Rui. May I ask how many guests you have today?"
"Two."
In response to the steward's question, Leng Junyu simply replied succinctly.
Steward listened and immediately smiled.
"Alright, the guests in the Xiaoxiang Room have just left. Please follow me, Prince Rui."
After speaking, the Steward immediately bent forward and led the way.
Le Yao Yao raised an eyebrow at this.
Having power and influence is great; no need to wait in line for a meal!
Looking at the people outside the door, sweating as they stood in line, Le Yao Yao chuckled and quickly followed along.
This Seafood Restaurant was situated by the riverside, with two floors in total. Part of the seating was built on land, while another part extended over the water.
This small nook was built above the lake, with shimmering river water beneath the wooden planks.
Opening the intricately carved wooden window and gazing outside revealed the vast expanse of West Lake.
The view was excellent; sitting here, enjoying delicious seafood while admiring the enchanting night scenery—what more could one ask for in life!?
Of course, due to its prime location, dining here came at a high price.
Especially for a room with such a good view, spending here would not be less than one hundred taels!
One hundred taels was nothing for someone as wealthy as the living Yama, but for ordinary folks, that amount could cover several years' worth of living expenses!
So, being rich is truly wonderful!
Those who are wealthy and powerful are simply exceptional!
As Le Yao Yao sighed inwardly, she took her seat. The Steward was taken aback to see the esteemed Prince dining with a lowly eunuch, his expression slightly stunned.
However, seeing that Leng Junyu showed no concern and allowed the situation to unfold, he quickly regained his composure and smiled.
Afterward, Le Yao Yao and her companions ordered a variety of dishes. Naturally, since this was a Seafood Restaurant, they were all seafood-related.
Once they had ordered several signature dishes, the Steward promptly withdrew. Soon after, a Waiter brought over a pot of Osmanthus Tea before retreating as well.
Although it was peak dining time, the treatment for esteemed guests was certainly different.
In less than a moment, the dishes that Le Yao Yao had ordered began to arrive at their table one after another.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but swallow hard, her beautiful eyes fixed on the large round table before her without blinking.
Before them lay more than ten dishes: Braised Sea Bass, Steamed Osmanthus Fish, Home-Style Braised Prawns, Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens, Grilled Squid, Steamed Crab, and various other seafood delicacies...
The variety was overwhelming, with colors and aromas that dazzled the senses and made one's mouth water.
As the Steward personally arranged each dish on the table, he introduced them one by one.
Finally, after placing the last dish down, the Steward beamed and said.
"The last dish is the treasure of our establishment, Garlic Steamed Oysters!"
At the Steward's solemn introduction, Le Yao Yao merely raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.
"Aren't they just Steamed Oysters? How can they be your restaurant's treasure!?"
It was no wonder Le Yao Yao felt this way; after all, Steamed Oysters were a staple at barbecue streets in modern times, and she had eaten plenty of them.
Coming here, they seemed to be regarded as more precious than others.
Weren't those large shrimp and crabs on the table more valuable than Steamed Oysters!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was astonished by this thought, the Steward noticed her confused gaze and calm demeanor and began to explain.
"Eunuch, you are with child. What you may not know is that Steamed Oysters are not produced in large quantities in Heavenly Origin. Of course, besides Duke Rui's Residence and the palace, we are the only Tavern in Capital City that has them."
As he spoke, pride filled the Steward's expression. Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao suddenly understood.
Indeed, this place was different from the modern world; everything had significant distinctions.
She never expected that these small Steamed Oysters would become so precious here!
While Le Yao Yao was reflecting on this, the Steward seemed to think of something and suddenly chuckled.
"Prince Rui, you should really savor these Steamed Oysters! Eating Steamed Oysters is a great tonic for men!"
Le Yao Yao found herself puzzled by Steward's sudden, strange laughter and his mischievous expressions.
"Why is it that when men eat this, it's considered a great supplement? Does that mean I won't benefit from it?"
Steward's peculiar chuckling left Le Yao Yao confused, her large beautiful eyes filled with curiosity.
Seeing her inquisitive expression, Steward couldn't help but laugh again before explaining, "Eunuch, you are with child. You see, these Steamed Oysters are particularly nourishing for men..."
"What do you mean by 'nourishing'?"
Le Yao Yao was baffled by Steward's words, only aware of his rather lewd laughter.
However, while she struggled to understand, the man sitting across from her grasped the meaning immediately.
In an instant, his handsome brows raised in amusement. Before Le Yao Yao could ask more questions, he turned to Steward and said, "Then bring me another serving of Steamed Oysters. No, make it three servings!"
After hearing this, Steward chuckled and went off to prepare the order.
Poor Le Yao Yao remained in the dark, and when she heard Leng Junyu order two more servings of Steamed Oysters, her beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
"Your Highness, are you still ordering? There are only the two of us here, and with so many dishes, we probably won't be able to finish them all! What a waste..."
Le Yao Yao exclaimed.
After all, her appetite had been good lately, but in front of them lay at least a dozen dishes. Even if they were hungry, it was unlikely they could eat everything. He had even ordered two extra dishes; it was truly excessive. Just because he had money didn't mean he had to waste it like this!
In response to Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu's cold eyes flickered for a moment, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"It's not a waste."
After saying that, his gaze on Le Yao Yao became even more intense and heated.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao felt a chill run down her spine.
For some reason, she couldn't shake the feeling that the way he looked at her was strange.
His gaze felt like that of a big bad wolf eyeing Little Red Riding Hood...
However, Le Yao Yao didn't dwell on it too much. Her stomach was growling, and with delicious food in front of her, she decided to fill her belly first!
Thinking this, Le Yao Yao wasted no time. She picked up her chopsticks and immediately began to eat with great enthusiasm.
As she ate, satisfied sounds escaped her lips from time to time.
"Mmm, this is so delicious! The crab is amazing, and this Lotus Shrimp—wow, the meat is so tender!"
Le Yao Yao's mouth was glistening with oil, but she didn't care.
After all, the food in front of her was too sumptuous to resist.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao, who was savoring her meal, Leng Junyu sat quietly across from her, elegantly sipping a glass of sake with his long fingers.
The Seafood Restaurant was not only famous for its seafood but also renowned for its exquisite drinks!
Noticing that Le Yao Yao was indulging in the seafood, he discreetly picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of Steamed Oysters into her bowl.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Leng Junyu personally serve her food, Le Yao Yao was momentarily taken aback, her cheeks flushing slightly.
However, she quickly expressed her gratitude and picked up the piece of Steamed Oysters to eat.
"How does it taste?"
"Mm, it's delicious."
Le Yao Yao replied honestly.
The Steamed Oysters were tender, and the garlic flavor was simply fantastic. The taste lingered pleasantly after finishing!
Soon after, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but raise her chopsticks again to grab another piece of Steamed Oysters.
Just as she was about to bring the chopsticks to her mouth, she hesitated and instead offered the Steamed Oysters to Leng Junyu's bowl.
"Your Highness, you should have a piece too! It really tastes amazing!"
As soon as Le Yao Yao finished speaking, Leng Junyu blocked her chopsticks with his hand.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's pretty face froze for a moment.
She glanced at her chopsticks, thinking that the living Yama must have a cleanliness obsession and disliked others using their chopsticks to pick food.
After a moment of realization, Le Yao Yao intended to retract her hand. However, she noticed the man sitting across from her gently pressing his index finger against his lips, signaling her to feed him.
With a 'boom' in her mind, Le Yao Yao felt completely stunned.
Feed him!?
The living Yama was truly something...
Although she felt shy deep down, Le Yao Yao ultimately blushed and picked up the chopsticks again, bringing the Steamed Oysters to Leng Junyu's lips.
He took a bite without hesitation.
Moreover, after finishing, whether intentionally or not, he extended his moist tongue and provocatively licked his lips, looking utterly satisfied.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao felt her cheeks burning hot, even her ears turned red. She couldn't help but wonder if a few wisps of Azure Smoke had appeared on her head!
This living Yama, his actions were truly flirtatious!
It reminded her of that passionate kiss they shared earlier on the Tree Top, which left her heart racing.
The more she thought about it, the more her heart fluttered, pounding wildly in her chest.
Feeling too nervous and shy, Le Yao Yao lowered her head and devoured the entire plate of Steamed Oysters in front of her, leaving not a single one behind. Leng Junyu watched with great satisfaction.
A flash of brilliance flickered in his Cold Eyes…
Steamed Oysters are highly nourishing! She wondered if it would be beneficial for him!?
Although, at this moment, he could only be considered half a man…
(Little Drunk: Ahem, so this was the intention all along…)
During the meal, Le Yao Yao ate to her heart's content, her belly full and round. In the end, she could only lean back on the chair, feeling satisfied and too lazy to get up.
"Wow, that meal was fantastic!"
"Did you enjoy it?"
Looking at Le Yao Yao's contented expression, Leng Junyu sitting across from her simply smiled and then carefully poured her a cup of fragrant tea, quietly placing it in front of her.
Le Yao Yao felt a bit embarrassed upon realizing this.
After all, they were in a master-servant relationship; he was the master, and she was the servant. How could a master serve tea to a servant?!
Thinking this, Le Yao Yao attempted to snatch the teapot away.
"I'll do it!"
"No need."
Understanding Le Yao Yao's intentions, Leng Junyu simply declined with a calm tone.
Moreover, upon hearing Le Yao Yao refer to herself as a servant again, he slightly furrowed his brow, as if recalling something, and then said,
"From now on, in front of me, just call yourself 'I.'"
"Ah???"
Le Yao Yao was utterly shocked by his words.
Her beautiful eyes widened, clearly expressing her astonishment.
"This... this can't be! I'm just a servant!"
"In front of me, you are not a servant!"
Leng Junyu spoke with great certainty.
Hearing his words, Le Yao Yao felt a warmth spread through her heart.
After all, even though she was not a native of this ancient world and believed in the idea of equality among all people, since arriving here, she had to tread carefully, afraid of making any mistakes. In the royal residence, the lives of servants were the most humble and lowly. If one accidentally did something wrong, punishment would follow.
Now, a man as esteemed as a living hell king actually said to her—
—"In front of me, you are not a servant!"
This statement struck her like a bolt of lightning, etching itself deep into her heart.
A wave of emotion surged within her.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao lifted her misty Beautiful Eyes and smiled brightly at the man before her.
"Alright, I understand, my lord!"
"Hehe..."
Seeing Le Yao Yao's smile, Leng Junyu couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"And there's more."
"Huh?!" More!?
"In the future, when it's just the two of us, you can call me Yu!"
As Leng Junyu finished speaking, Le Yao Yao was once again struck dumb, as if hit by a bolt from the blue.
This meal had brought their relationship too close, hadn't it!?
Yu!?
What an intimate way to address someone!
It felt like a term of endearment between lovers...
Thinking of this, a hint of shyness flickered in Le Yao Yao's eyes. She immediately lowered her little face.
Her heart began to race once more.
She didn't know if it was because she was now aware of the man's feelings for her, but she found herself very sensitive to his words.
Moreover, his attitude toward her had changed quite a bit.
Today, he smiled so happily.
Today, he was gentle and kind to her.
That feeling was like being friends, yet also... like lovers!?
Le Yao Yao didn't know what to think; she only felt that the sudden kindness from the living Yama was too fast, leaving her completely unprepared.
Thus, Le Yao Yao kept her head down in silence.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu realized that perhaps he had been too hasty. He decided not to rush her into agreeing and simply said, "There's no hurry. Wait until you truly adapt before calling me that."
"Okay."
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao felt a bit relieved and finally lifted her head to smile at him.
However, her smile barely lasted a moment before a loud crash suddenly echoed from the neighboring room.
The sound was as if someone had taken a wine jug and smashed it hard against the floor. The volume was so great that it made Le Yao Yao's heart jump, clearly startling her.
After all, the room wasn't very soundproof, and with their window wide open, the noise from next door naturally carried over.
When Le Yao Yao heard that noise, she was taken aback and trembled slightly. The man sitting across from her noticed and frowned slightly, clearly displeased...
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