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“Who is making such a racket over there?! And throwing things!?”
Le Yao Yao muttered quietly.
Although her voice was low, Leng Junyu still heard her.
At that moment, hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor outside, followed by a soothing voice. It sounded like the steward from earlier.
After a brief conversation, someone gently knocked on the door.
“Come in,” Leng Junyu said.
Upon hearing his words, the slightly ajar Carved Wooden Door was pushed open from the outside, revealing the steward with an apologetic expression.
It was clear that the steward realized the walls were not soundproof and that their earlier conversation had disturbed Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu, so he had come to apologize.
“I’m very sorry, Prince Rui. The guest in the next room got drunk and accidentally disturbed you two. I truly apologize!”
The steward bowed deeply as he spoke, his face filled with sincere regret.
However, just after the steward finished speaking, a loud crash of glass could be heard from the neighboring room, accompanied by the shouts of a drunken man.
“Damn it, why don’t you like me?! What’s wrong with me?! Why…”
The voice, though laced with a heavy drunken slur, still managed to convey its message faintly.
Le Yao Yao furrowed her brows slightly at the sound, a hint of surprise flickering in her eyes.
"Eh?! Why does that voice sound so familiar? Did I hear it wrong?!"
As Le Yao Yao pondered this in her mind, she failed to notice the quick flash in Leng Junyu's cold eyes as he sat across from her, already understanding the situation.
After all, a martial artist's hearing is far superior to that of an ordinary person. Moreover, he had been familiar with that voice for many years, so it was certainly not strange to him.
However, after that brief flicker in Leng Junyu's cold eyes, his attention shifted to the Little One sitting across from him.
Before Le Yao Yao could even guess who it was, he spoke to the steward.
"Since it's a drunken guest, let someone take him home properly. Remember to treat him well."
"Yes, yes! Your Highness Rui, please enjoy your meal. I won't disturb you any longer."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words and noticing that he wasn't angry, the steward finally relaxed his previously tense demeanor.
After all, there were many rumors about Prince Rui circulating outside.
It was said that Prince Rui was favored by the emperor but was ruthless and merciless; killing a person was as easy as squashing an ant. If one were to accidentally provoke him, even ten lives wouldn't be enough to pay for it.
After the recent incident, the Steward had been on edge. Now, seeing that Leng Junyu was not angry and was quite magnanimous, he wiped the cold sweat from his brow and quickly urged the waiter to escort the guest away.
Once the room next door finally fell silent, Le Yao Yao and her companion continued to sip their tea while gazing at the moonlight outside.
As time passed and it grew late, Le Yao Yao began to feel tired and couldn't help but stifle a yawn.
Noticing this, Leng Junyu stood up to settle the bill, and the two of them left the Seafood Restaurant.
That night!
The night was thick as syrup, with a bright moon and sparse stars in the sky. The Evening Breeze blew gently, carrying a hint of warmth.
Summer nights were always so muggy; even though Le Yao Yao was dressed lightly, she could not escape the heat.
She kept fanning herself with a hand fan. It wasn't until sleepiness overcame her that she gradually stopped fanning.
The Evening Breeze continued to flow as the night deepened.
However, just as Le Yao Yao was about to drift into dreams, she found herself unable to relax fully.
There was an unsettling feeling in her heart, as if someone was nearby, watching her closely.
The gaze was so intense that, at this moment, it felt particularly terrifying.
It was this sense of horror that startled Le Yao Yao, who had just entered her dreams, waking her before she could even see the face of the Dream Lord.
When she opened her eyes, all she could perceive was darkness.
After all, it was late at night, and the world was silent; there were no lights on in the room. Only the moonlight streaming in through the window cast a soft glow, creating a hazy ambiance within.
Le Yao Yao blinked her slightly drowsy beautiful eyes, unable to make out anything in the room. She decided to close her eyes again, intending to fall back asleep.
However, just as her eyes were about to shut completely, they flew open wide!
Something was wrong!
There was someone in the room!
Le Yao Yao was certain of this because she remembered there was no alcohol in her room; she hadn’t drunk any. So why did it smell strongly of liquor?
Moreover, there were heavy, suppressed breaths coming from someone nearby. Although the person tried to keep their voice low, it was particularly clear in the stillness of the night.
Earlier, she had been too sleepy to notice, but now Le Yao Yao felt acutely aware of it!
“Who!?”
Le Yao Yao was startled, suddenly sitting up in bed and pulling the blanket high to wrap herself tightly.
Her beautiful eyes widened in shock as they scanned the dark room.
Only now, upon closer inspection, did Le Yao Yao realize that a massive figure had somehow appeared at the edge of her bed.
He stood there silently, not making a sound. If it weren't for the strong smell of alcohol and his heavy breathing, Le Yao Yao would have never sensed his presence.
Now that she was aware of someone standing at her bedside, it felt as if lightning had struck her. She froze completely, her back stiffening, her scalp tingling, and her small mouth opened wide in an attempt to scream.
However, before she could let out a sound, someone covered her mouth with a hand.
All her cries were stifled before they could escape.
“Mmm, mmm…”
With her mouth sealed, Le Yao Yao struggled to make any noise, shaking her head desperately.
At that moment, the figure leaned slightly closer to her, accompanied by a hoarse voice tinged with drunkenness.
“Piglet, it’s me…”
“Uh?!”
Hearing that familiar voice, Le Yao Yao froze for a moment, and then her pretty face showed a look of surprise, halting her struggles.
After all, that voice was extremely familiar; it belonged to Nangong Junxi. Who else could it be? But then she realized.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao's initial shock turned into confusion and finally morphed into anger!
Seizing the opportunity, she bit down hard on the large hand that was covering her small mouth.
Le Yao Yao put all her strength into that bite.
She felt a rush of blood in her mouth, and then the man let out a sharp gasp of pain. Le Yao Yao also felt that the large hand covering her small mouth finally released its grip.
As soon as that hand was gone, before she could catch her breath, she unleashed a fierce roar like a lioness at the man standing in front of her.
"You damn fool! What are you doing here in the middle of the night, acting like a drunken idiot! Don't you know that scaring someone can actually kill them?!"
Le Yao Yao was furious at this moment.
After all, it was the dead of night, and this person had silently appeared by her bedside, giving her quite a fright.
Moreover, this wasn’t the first time he had barged into her room without her permission at such an hour.
Although she was just a lowly eunuch now, didn’t eunuchs have their own rules too?!
The more she thought about it, the angrier Le Yao Yao became.
Even her cheeks were puffed up in frustration.
Her beautiful eyes widened as she glared fiercely at the man in front of her.
If looks could kill, Nangong Junxi would have been turned into a beehive by now.
In contrast to the fiery anger of Le Yao Yao, Nangong Junxi remained silent after she had bitten him, simply standing there quietly.
The room was dimly lit by the pale moonlight, casting a faint glow that illuminated only a portion of the space.
Thus, Le Yao Yao couldn't see the expression on the man's face. Nevertheless, she could still feel his gaze resting on her.
It was filled with such deep sorrow and desolation, reminiscent of a wife who had just discovered her husband's infidelity, filled with endless lament.
Nangong Junxi's gaze sent shivers down Le Yao Yao's spine.
Without holding back, she stretched out her hands to scratch at the goosebumps on her arms and said irritably, "Can you please stop looking at me like that? It's creepy!"
After pausing for a moment, Le Yao Yao continued speaking.
"Also, why did you come to my room?! If you have something to say, just say it quickly. I still want to sleep!"
Although Nangong Junxi had confessed his feelings for her last night, Le Yao Yao always thought he was just joking and never took it seriously. However, seeing Nangong Junxi now, looking like a heartbroken figure from a palace drama, made her feel incredibly uncomfortable.
After all, ever since their first encounter, they had been at odds. She remembered kicking his pet bird without hesitation, and he had held a grudge against her ever since.
Their interactions were often like fire and water, as if they were sworn enemies from a past life, unable to stand the sight of each other’s happiness in this life.
Now, when your enemy suddenly confesses that they like you, it’s hard to believe!
But what game was Nangong Junxi playing now?
At that moment, Le Yao Yao was filled with confusion and uncertainty.
Just then, the usually silent Nangong Junxi finally spoke up.
His voice was no longer the charming tone she was used to; instead, it was filled with slow frustration and despair, tinged with deep sorrow and helplessness.
"Why?! Tell me! What is wrong with me?! You can accept the Master Brother's kiss without hesitation, but why is it that you can't accept me at all?!"
"Uh, well..."
Hearing Nangong Junxi's rapid-fire questions left Le Yao Yao momentarily at a loss for words.
If she had to explain, she could only say that Dongfang Bai had cared for her from the very beginning, like a Big Brother, with meticulous attention. How could anyone dislike such a wonderful Big Brother like Dongfang Bai?
As for the Living Yama, that was a bit more complicated.
Initially, she had only felt fear towards him. However, after he confessed his feelings and through their interactions up until now, she realized that each day spent with him was truly delightful.
But as for the man in front of her right now...
To be honest, aside from their usual clashes, she couldn't say she truly hated him.
She just felt he was like a child who never grew up.
He was reckless, cheerful, and charming, yet often made her grit her teeth in frustration.
Now, he was saying he liked her.
Well, she knew that much. But if it came down to accepting his feelings, sorry, but she really didn't have those kinds of thoughts about him!
With that in mind, Le Yao Yao stuck out her tongue to moisten her dry lips, contemplating how to respond.
Because while she couldn't accept this man, she also didn't want to hurt him too deeply with her words.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao pondered for a moment before speaking.
"I'm sorry, Nangong Junxi, but it's impossible for us!"
"Why?!"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi felt as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt, his whole body trembling.
His voice was filled with an unbearable hoarseness and bitterness.
"Uh, do I really need to explain?! I'm a eunuch!"
Le Yao Yao merely offered that excuse to deflect Nangong Junxi's question.
Unexpectedly, after hearing her response, Nangong Junxi stubbornly replied, "But why can you accept the Senior Brother?!"
"Uh, well..."
Had she accepted the living Yama?
Was that true?!
Le Yao Yao was confused.
Perhaps sensing her bewilderment, Nangong Junxi insisted, "What else do you want to deceive me about? You've liked the Senior Brother for a long time, haven't you? That's why when he kissed you last night, you were so enchanted! But when I kiss you, you feel angry and disgusted, right?!"
Though the answer was painful, Nangong Junxi could no longer hold back. Having drunk quite a bit, he poured out all his sorrow and frustration.
"Damn it, why don't you like me!? What’s wrong with me?! Why..."
Nangong Junxi's low growl, filled with anger and sadness, was so familiar that it made Le Yao Yao shiver and suddenly realize.
It turned out that the person who had smashed the bottle next door at the Seafood Restaurant was Nangong Junxi!
No wonder she felt that voice was somewhat familiar. And the living hell had not been angry when disturbed; instead, he had let the steward take that customer back.
So the living hell had recognized that it was Nangong Junxi next door!?
Moreover, he also knew about Nangong Junxi's feelings for her, right!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, she suddenly felt a shadow loom over her. Before she could react to what was happening, she found herself completely pinned down by Nangong Junxi.
"Uh, get off me! Are you crazy..."
"I'm crazy! I'm crazy for liking you, you little eunuch! I'm insane, heh heh..."
As Le Yao Yao struggled, Nangong Junxi merely smiled sadly, not taking her seriously at all.
After he finished speaking, his bitter smile faltered, and then he spoke to Le Yao Yao in an incredibly gentle voice.
"Piglet, be good. I won't do anything to you; I just want to hold you like this. In the future, I will treat you very well. Please accept me..."
"Uh, no! Get off me! You're going to crush me! Ahhh... didn't you say you were just going to hold me?! Where are your hands going?! You jerk, get away!"
Feeling Nangong Junxi's large hand on her bottom made Le Yao Yao furious and panicked.
After all, she knew that drunk people were the least rational.
Moreover, Nangong Junxi was tall and strong; with just one finger, he could easily overpower her. She was afraid he might get out of control while drunk!
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao's heart race and her mind spiral.
She was so scared that tears began to flow.
"Woohoo, damn you! Get away from me!"
Le Yao Yao cried out in fear.
However, at that moment, the weight pressing down on her, which belonged to Nangong Junxi, let out a muffled groan. Instantly, the pressure on her vanished.
Le Yao Yao thought that Nangong Junxi had managed to pull back just in time, and she was about to breathe a sigh of relief.
Unexpectedly, as she blinked away her tears and the haze before her cleared, she realized it wasn't Nangong Junxi who had stopped but—
"Your Highness!?"
When she saw Leng Junyu, who had appeared in her room at some point and was now holding the unconscious Nangong Junxi with one hand, Le Yao Yao was taken aback. She thought she must be seeing things and immediately rubbed her eyes with her small hands, trying to wipe away her tears to see clearly if she was mistaken.
But she wasn't mistaken!
It was truly the living embodiment of hell!
He had come!
No wonder; their rooms were close together, and he must have sensed the commotion and rushed over.
Fortunately, he arrived just in time...
Thinking about this and recalling what Nangong Junxi had almost done to her moments ago, a wave of fear washed over Le Yao Yao, followed by a surge of grievance that flooded into her heart like a torrent.
Without thinking twice, Le Yao Yao burst into tears.
"Don't cry, I'm here now!"
Seeing Le Yao Yao crying pitifully, Leng Junyu's heart suddenly twisted painfully.
Furrowing his brows, he flicked his hand and carelessly tossed the unconscious Nangong Junxi to the other side of the bed.
Then, with a gentle embrace, he pulled the tearful Le Yao Yao into his arms.
"Please stop crying, okay?"
When it came to killing, Leng Junyu prided himself on being more familiar with it than anyone else.
He knew exactly which part of the body hurt the most, which could leave someone half-alive and desperate for survival; he could do it with his eyes closed. But when it came to comforting someone...
Alright! He admitted he was still a novice!
As he gently patted Little One's thin shoulder with a somewhat awkward touch, the sound of her sobs nearly shattered his heart.
If it weren't for the fact that the person who bullied her was his junior brother, Leng Junyu would have ensured that person met a gruesome end!
But alas...
Actually, Nangong Junxi was aware of what happened here last night, and he had heard it all.
After all, those who practice martial arts have much better hearing than ordinary people. Moreover, the two rooms were very close together.
As long as he stood by the door and listened quietly, he could hear the commotion from this side.
However, he never expected to overhear those words.
It turned out that Nangong also...
But even though he was his junior brother, sorry, in love, one person feels lonely, while three people feel crowded. So even if he was his junior brother, it was still the same.
As for the person in his arms, since he had set his sights on her, he would never let go!
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu tightened his grip around Le Yao Yao a little more, completely unaware of it.
In the end, it was Le Yao Yao, who was crying uncontrollably, who felt some pain in her waist and slowly raised her tear-streaked little face to look at Leng Junyu with a pitiful expression.
"Your Highness, you're hurting me..."
"Uh..."
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu was startled and immediately loosened his grip.
At that moment, Le Yao Yao, who had been feeling anxious, felt much better after crying her heart out.
She suddenly realized how pitiful she must have looked while crying, leaving tears and snot all over the man's clothes. Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao's cheeks flush with embarrassment. She sniffled and said apologetically to the man, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, for getting your clothes dirty. If you take them off, I can help you wash them..."
Her voice still carried a thick nasal tone, making it sound both charming and pitiable.
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu merely smiled lightly and said softly to Le Yao Yao, "It's no trouble."
Then, as if recalling something, Leng Junyu added, "Don't take tonight's events to heart. Junxi didn't mean any harm."
"Okay."
Understanding that Leng Junyu was referring to Nangong Junxi as her junior brother, Le Yao Yao pouted her red lips and nodded in agreement.
Leng Junyu then picked up the still unconscious Nangong Junxi with one hand and said to Le Yao Yao, "Get some good rest."
After saying that, Leng Junyu picked up Nangong Junxi and left.
In an instant, the entire room fell silent once again.
However, after what had just happened, how could Le Yao Yao possibly sleep!?
So, Le Yao Yao curled up in a corner, keeping her eyes wide open until dawn...
...
Due to her insomnia, Le Yao Yao woke up very early in the morning.
When she went to serve Leng Junyu as he got up, she noticed that when Leng Junyu saw her panda-like dark circles under her eyes, his handsome brows furrowed slightly.
In the end, though, he didn’t say much. He merely sighed lightly and instructed Le Yao Yao to go back to her room to rest before heading off to court.
Once Leng Junyu left for court, Le Yao Yao caught a glimpse of her haggard self in the mirror and was taken aback.
“Wow, is that really me?”
How frightening!?
Her small face looked somewhat pale; at first glance, one might think she was ill.
Looking at those big dark circles under her eyes, Le Yao Yao felt she had the potential to be a national treasure!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
It was all that damned Seventh Prince's fault!
That jerk!
It was all his fault!
He suddenly appeared in the middle of the night and almost... almost forced himself on her!
Even though he said he liked her, was this really what liking someone meant!?
Just thinking about it made Le Yao Yao furious.
However, just as she was fuming over the man who had upset her, he appeared…
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