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Holding a delicious dish that was both fragrant and visually appealing, Le Yao Yao felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. Her legs trembled uncontrollably.
There was no way around it; she had yet to meet the rumored Wise King, and his glorious deeds had already left her in awe. How could she not be afraid?
She wondered if it was still possible to escape at this moment.
As these thoughts raced through her mind, Le Yao Yao's striking black-and-white eyes darted around, as if searching for the perfect opportunity to flee.
However, her intentions had already been seen through by the eunuch beside her, Steward Lide.
Lide's expression darkened, and with a stern look, he warned Le Yao Yao, whose eyes were spinning with anxiety.
“Xiaoyaozi, put away those little thoughts of yours. It’s impossible for you to escape. You will serve the prince well this month!”
Who was Steward Lide?
He had served the prince for many years and had watched him grow up since childhood. Thus, within the royal residence, his position was second only to the prince himself!
Moreover, being the steward of the prince's residence spoke volumes about his capabilities. If he couldn’t see through Le Yao Yao’s little schemes, he would have truly wasted his time!
Le Yao Yao felt embarrassed as Lide directly exposed her thoughts. Her little face flushed with shame.
Inside, she cursed the eunuch. Did he have some magical ability to see through her like Sun Wukong with his fiery eyes? Or was he a worm in her belly that knew exactly what she was thinking!?
Despite being seen through by Lide, Le Yao Yao genuinely did not want to go in and serve the prince. If he turned out to be as difficult to please as rumored, one wrong move could lead to dire consequences—she could lose her head!
Thinking of this made her heart race. In a desperate bid for survival, she quickly decided to feign an urgent need to relieve herself. Just as she let out a small “ouch” while clutching her stomach, intending to make her escape, Lide had already anticipated her move. He pushed her into the Elegant Breeze Pavilion where the prince resided…
……
“That old fool!”
Le Yao Yao cursed softly under her breath. However, she had no choice; she was already inside. If she wanted to leave, that old man would surely have someone guarding the entrance. Escaping was simply impossible!
Thus, Le Yao Yao steeled herself and carried the tray filled with dishes toward the interior of the Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
To be honest, despite the rumors that the Wise King was terrifying—almost akin to the King of Hell—the Elegant Breeze Pavilion where he resided was quite exquisite!
It was said that one could gauge a person's character by observing their living environment.
Le Yao Yao glanced around. The intricately carved windows were all open, allowing for plenty of ventilation.
At this time of year, in April and May, the weather was neither too hot nor too cold. Outside, flowers were blooming in vibrant colors—red as fire, blue as the sky, white as snow, and pink like makeup—so beautiful and radiant, competing for attention.
The fragrant scent of flowers wafted in with the Gentle Breeze, filling the room with a delightful aroma.
The veil hung down, gently swaying in the wind. On either side of the hall stood six pear wood chairs adorned with blue embroidered cushions. The floor was paved with bluestone, warm in winter and cool in summer.
Beaded curtains hung down to the ground, and sunlight streamed through the open carved windows, casting a soft glow on the crystal bead curtains. The beads reflected dazzling light, making the surroundings appear dreamlike and elegant!
Behind the bead curtain stood a rosewood screen intricately carved with traditional images of graceful women...
Due to the distance and the beaded curtain blocking her view, Le Yao Yao couldn't see what lay beyond the screen. She wondered if the Wise King was behind it.
Feeling anxious, she gently arranged the dishes on the large round table made of pear wood.
Once everything was set up, Le Yao Yao noticed that it was eerily quiet around her. She wondered where the Wise King had gone. Was he not here!?
The thought excited her.
After all, if the Wise King wasn't present, did that mean she could escape!?
However, she still felt uncertain. Even though she had just arrived in this era and understood that it mirrored a patriarchal society similar to that of the Qing Dynasty, if she recklessly attempted to flee and got caught, it would mean certain death. Therefore, even if she wanted to escape, she needed to confirm whether anyone was truly around!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao looked around, her gaze slowly landing on the screen behind her.
She had already confirmed that no one was in front of the Elegant Breeze Pavilion, but she didn't know if anyone was behind the screen...
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao gently called out.
"Prince, are you there? Lunch is ready! Prince???"
After calling a few times with no response, she couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart.
"No one is responding, which means there's no one here, right?!"
Ah, if not now, then when!?
With this thought, Le Yao Yao decided to make a run for it. She acted on impulse, but tragically, just as her foot stepped forward, there was a loud noise from behind the screen, as if something had burst forth.
Immediately after, a male voice came through the intricately carved screen, slowly resonating—
"Who is out there?!"
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