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Upon realizing that the direction of the flickering firelight was indeed the kitchen, Leng Junyu felt a sharp pang in his heart, a painful jolt.
Immediately, a wave of intense unease surged within him!
Before he could think further, his body seemed to have a mind of its own as he dashed toward the kitchen.
He kept praying in his heart that nothing would go wrong, nothing at all...
"Hey!? Where did the master go!?"
Xing, who was still observing the kitchen, turned around only to find that Leng Junyu had vanished, leaving him puzzled.
Beside him, Mei wore a thoughtful expression as she gazed in the direction where Leng Junyu had hurriedly left, murmuring to herself.
"It's the first time I've seen the master so anxious about someone; it's really... strange!"
Despite this, Mei and Xing quickly followed after him toward the kitchen.
...
The fire raged mercilessly, like a devil unleashing its fierce flames, spreading throughout the entire kitchen.
The scorching heat intensified, causing Le Yao Yao to sweat profusely, her clothes drenched and heavy.
What was most unbearable was the acrid smoke that made her cough uncontrollably.
It felt as if her throat was being scorched, burning with pain.
At this moment, Le Yao Yao could no longer muster a single sound.
However, her earlier exclamation had already been noticed by others. In less than a moment, the once silent night erupted into chaos.
Outside, there were frantic shouts and the sound of hurried footsteps. Faintly, it seemed that Little Muzi was crying out desperately.
But at this moment, Le Yao Yao had no strength left to respond.
Because she was truly suffering, feeling unbearably uncomfortable.
It was so hot; it felt as if she were on fire, about to be roasted alive.
She wanted to scream, but her throat burned painfully.
She wanted to escape, but the sharp pain in her feet robbed her of the strength to stand.
In the end, perhaps due to inhaling too much smoke, her vision began to blur. Everything started to feel hazy and unsteady, almost unreal…
Was she going to die?
But if she died, would she ever return to the modern world!?
She really wanted to go back; she missed home…
This was the last thought that crossed Le Yao Yao's mind before she lost consciousness. After that, she knew nothing more.
Thus, Le Yao Yao remained unaware that while she was trapped in the sea of flames, someone was panicking because of her…
……
"Where is Xiaoyaozi?!"
Rushing outside the kitchen, Leng Junyu caught one of the servants holding a bucket and hurriedly asked, his voice icy and filled with urgency, sending chills down the spine of anyone who heard it.
Looking at his blood-red Cold Eyes, the servant was so frightened that he rolled his eyes back and fainted.
Seeing the useless servant collapse, Leng Junyu's expression darkened even further.
However, when his Cold Eyes swept over to Little Muzi, who was crying out from inside the kitchen, his heart sank with a jolt, plummeting into an unfathomable abyss.
He was still inside!
The realization struck him like a bolt of lightning. Without hesitation, Leng Junyu snatched the bucket from the servant's hands and poured the icy cold water over his head.
He didn’t care how many people he frightened with his actions. After drenching himself, he dashed into the inferno like a bolt of lightning.
“Ah! My lord, someone come quickly! Save the lord!”
Panic-stricken cries echoed throughout Duke Rui's Residence, creating a chaotic uproar.
Despite the commotion outside, Leng Junyu's mind was filled only with thoughts of that delicate Little One.
The thought that he might already be in danger in the kitchen pierced his heart like a knife, causing him pain so intense that he could barely breathe.
Even though he had drenched himself upon entering, the fire inside was too fierce and the heat too overwhelming. In no time at all, his once-wet clothes and hair were quickly dried out by the flames.
Yet Leng Junyu endured the scorching heat, his Cold Eyes scanning relentlessly through the kitchen engulfed in flames.
She was not in a good mood. Her beautiful brows were tightly furrowed.
Finally, just as Leng Junyu was on the verge of losing his mind with anxiety, he found her.
Looking at Le Yao Yao, who lay unconscious on the ground, Leng Junyu felt a wave of relief wash over him, only to be followed by a tightening in his chest.
Without wasting any time, he scooped Le Yao Yao into his arms and dashed out of the chaotic kitchen of the Fire Serpent.
As he sprinted out, the kitchen behind him suddenly collapsed with a thunderous crash.
In that critical moment, he managed to escape just in time, bringing along the already unconscious Le Yao Yao.
The crowd watched in shock as the kitchen crumbled into flames and saw Leng Junyu darting away like an arrow, still unable to process what had just happened.
It wasn't until the Chief Eunuch shouted nearby that everyone snapped back to reality, rushing to put out the fire and calling for the Imperial Physician. The scene became quite hectic.
However, once they confirmed that Leng Junyu was unharmed and had rescued Le Yao Yao, their previously elevated hearts finally began to relax.
Only the Chief Eunuch, who had been following closely behind Leng Junyu, wore a worried expression on his old face.
While he thought it was good that the prince was starting to care for others, he couldn't help but wonder if being overly concerned about a eunuch was ultimately a good or bad thing.
...
The incident at Duke Rui's Residence spread throughout the Celestial Yuan Dynasty within a day.
Moreover, someone had leaked the news that the prince had risked his life to rush into the flames just to save a young eunuch.
Once this story got out, rumors began to swirl among the people.
Someone sighed, realizing that the Living Yama was not as heartless and brutal as rumored. He actually risked his life to rush into the flames for a little eunuch. It was truly moving!
Others speculated that the reason the Living Yama disregarded his own safety to save the little eunuch was that he had no interest in women; the little eunuch was merely his pet.
As for all these various rumors, the person involved paid them no mind. After all, there were far too many rumors about him from the outside world. Besides, at this moment, all his thoughts were focused on the Little One lying on the bed, leaving him no room to care about anyone else.
Looking at the still rosy face on the bed, he knew that 'he' had only inhaled too much smoke and was basically unharmed. However, Leng Junyu couldn't help but feel a sharp pain in his heart at the thought that he had almost lost 'him'—just a moment away from tragedy.
No one had ever made him feel such heartache before, except for this little eunuch before him.
Thinking of this made Leng Junyu feel both helpless and frustrated.
In the end, it transformed into a light sigh.
"Ah, what am I going to do with you!?"
……
When Le Yao Yao slowly regained consciousness, she felt a fiery pain in her throat, as if it were a red-hot iron pot that needed water poured over it to prevent it from burning up.
The discomfort in her throat made her cough heavily several times. Fortunately, at that moment, someone gently supported her and carefully fed her some saltwater. Le Yao Yao instantly felt as if she had come back to life.
Blinking her somewhat heavy Beautiful Eyes, Le Yao Yao still felt a bit weak, but her mind was already clear.
When she saw Little Muzi beside her, his face filled with joy upon seeing her awake, her delicate face froze for a moment before she gently smiled.
“Little Muzi…”
“Wuwu, that's great! It's really great! Xiaoyaozi, you finally woke up! Oh my god, thank heavens! Do you know how scared you made me? Wuwu…”
As soon as Le Yao Yao called out to him, Little Muzi's heart, which had been soaring high for days, finally came crashing down, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
After all, he was only sixteen; still just a child!
Having gone through such a harrowing experience, how could he possibly hold it together!?
When Le Yao Yao heard Little Muzi's words and saw him crying uncontrollably, her nose tinged with warmth, and her eyes began to mist over.
Thinking back to the time when she was on the brink of death and heard Little Muzi's heart-wrenching cries from outside only deepened her emotions. After all, in this place, Little Muzi was the one who cared about her the most.
"Little Muzi, I'm fine now, aren't I? Please stop crying."
Seeing Little Muzi's tears pained Le Yao Yao deeply. Although this body was similar in age to Little Muzi, she was actually older and had long regarded him as a younger brother and friend.
After comforting Little Muzi for a while, Le Yao Yao suddenly remembered the most pressing question: Who had saved her!?
Before she lost consciousness, she remembered the fire raging fiercely, the kitchen on the verge of collapse. At that moment, the situation had been dire; she thought she was surely going to die. Yet now, here she was, alive and well— it was almost unbelievable.
With that thought in mind, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but voice her confusion.
"Little Muzi, who saved me?"
She had to thank him properly!
Of course, she had considered that it might be Little Muzi himself.
However, looking at his frail figure, it seemed like he would only be running into danger by coming in to save her. So it definitely couldn't have been him.
But aside from Little Muzi, who else in the Wang residence would risk their life to rush into the flames and rescue her!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was feeling puzzled, Little Muzi snapped back to attention after hearing her words.
On that slightly childish little face, there was no hiding the admiration and excitement, as he spoke with fervor.
"Speaking of which, Xiaoyaozi, you must thank the prince properly. Your life was saved by him! You have no idea how fierce the fire in the kitchen was. Everyone said you were definitely doomed, and no one dared to go in. Then, the prince appeared. You don't know how anxious he was! As soon as he arrived at the kitchen door, he immediately asked where you were. When he found out you were still trapped inside, he grabbed a water bucket from a servant nearby, drenched himself completely, and rushed back into the flames to save you! You have no idea; if he had been even a moment later, he could have been burned to death himself..."
Little Muzi continued to recount the situation at that time with great enthusiasm. On his little face, there was no trace of fear when mentioning the prince; all that remained was deep admiration!
After all, how could a prince who cared so much for his servants be the cold-hearted living Yama of legend?
In contrast to Little Muzi's excited admiration, Le Yao Yao's eyes sparkled with surprise as she listened to his words.
Her beautiful eyes widened in astonishment.
"It was him; it was actually him..."
But why?
She had never known that she held such an important place in the heart of the living Yama.
After all, she was just a lowly servant! Le Yao Yao was very aware of this fact.
However, just thinking about how the living Yama had rushed into the flames to save her during such a critical moment left her utterly astonished.
Now, she truly could not see through this living Yama anymore.
Perhaps it should be said that she had never been able to see through him...
After Le Yao Yao regained consciousness, she remained in her room due to an injury on her foot and had not ventured outside.
Her daily needs were taken care of by Little Muzi.
However, despite being in the Elegant Breeze Pavilion these past few days, she had not seen the Living Yama even once, nor had he come to visit her.
In truth, she was just a lowly eunuch, and it was already a tremendous blessing that the Living Yama risked his life to save her.
Yet, Le Yao Yao wanted to see the Living Yama because she owed him a life. Even though she was merely a small eunuch now and could not repay him in any way, at the very least, she wanted to personally express her gratitude.
Understanding what Le Yao Yao was thinking, Little Muzi reluctantly shared recent news about the Living Yama.
"Xiaoyaozi, actually, the prince cares about you. Otherwise, as just a servant who has hardly attended to him since entering the Elegant Breeze Pavilion, he could have easily sent you away. Yet he has not only kept you here but has also shown you such concern. You have no idea how many servants in the manor envy you. Moreover, I have only seen the prince once these past few days. He seemed quite troubled. I heard from others that Xijiang has been suffering from drought for months; crops have withered, and the common people are starving. They have resorted to eating tree roots and bark, and it has become cannibalism. It’s terrifying! Meanwhile, South River has been experiencing continuous heavy rain for over a month without respite. Not only have the crops been flooded, but many people have also been swept away by the floods. The common folk have no choice but to leave their homes and become displaced. It’s truly dreadful. The prince has been worried sick about all these matters. I hope they can find a solution soon..."
Upon hearing Little Muzi's words, Le Yao Yao furrowed her dark eyebrows.
Having read many books before, she knew that floods and droughts were frequent throughout history, especially during summer when floods were most common.
Moreover, the various natural disasters and social issues arising from droughts indicated that if rulers failed to devise countermeasures, it would not only affect the economy and lead to population decline but could also result in social unrest or even the downfall of their dynasty.
Thus, in every dynasty, emperors took these Floods and Droughts very seriously...
Thinking about how the Living Yama was currently troubled by these issues made Le Yao Yao want to help him share the burden.
Don't get her wrong; it was solely because he had saved her life that she wished to assist him.
Additionally, she had read quite a bit about historical accounts of Floods and Droughts and recalled some preventive measures and remedies mentioned...
As her mind raced with thoughts, suddenly an idea struck Le Yao Yao, causing her eyes to light up.
"Quick, Little Muzi, take me to see the prince! I have something important to discuss with him, hurry!"
Under Le Yao Yao's urging, Little Muzi, although unsure of her intentions, carefully helped her up and headed towards the study.
He had just learned that the prince had returned to the residence and was currently in the study!
However, since the study was quite far from Le Yao Yao's small room and Little Muzi was frail, by the time they reached the study door, he was already drenched in sweat and panting heavily.
Just as he helped Le Yao Yao to the entrance of the study, he suddenly realized an important issue: they hadn't gone through proper channels to announce their arrival. He had no idea what serious matters the prince might be attending to inside. What if they disturbed him!?
Thinking of this made Little Muzi anxious. Just as he was about to say something to Le Yao Yao, the previously closed door of the study swung open.
A tall, dark figure immediately appeared before them.
It was one of the Shadow Guards, known for being as fearsome as a living hell. He seemed to have a name that started with "Mei."
Upon seeing the newcomer, Le Yao Yao froze for a moment.
The guard clearly noticed them as well.
His gaze swept over Little Muzi supporting Le Yao Yao before he spoke.
"Are you looking for the master?"
"Uh?"
His cold voice was like a thousand-year-old deep pool, and his face, resembling eternal ice, could rival that of a living hell.
So when Le Yao Yao realized that he was actually speaking to her, she was momentarily taken aback. Then she remembered her purpose for coming here and quickly nodded in response.
"Excuse me, big brother, I really have an urgent matter to discuss with the prince!"
Le Yao Yao said anxiously.
After all, even though she was now the prince's personal eunuch, she couldn't just enter the study without the prince's permission.
So, upon seeing Mei come out, Le Yao Yao didn't want to miss this rare opportunity and hurriedly spoke up.
When Mei heard Le Yao Yao's words and saw her anxious expression, he didn't say much; he simply nodded lightly and turned to walk into the study. Soon after, he returned and coldly said,
"You can go in now."
"Thank you."
Hearing Mei's words, Le Yao Yao quickly expressed her gratitude and then allowed Little Muzi to support her as she walked into the study.
As Le Yao Yao entered the study, she glanced around and noticed that only Leng Junyu was present.
Leng Junyu was sitting at the desk, holding a thick book in his hands, seemingly searching for something.
His speed of flipping through the pages was incredibly fast, indicating that he either had a photographic memory or was looking for something specific. This was what Le Yao Yao deduced from her observation.
Today, the man wore a dark flowing robe that wrapped around his strong physique, accentuating his tall stature.
His long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, shining like luxurious black satin, making it hard for anyone to look away.
However, what was most captivating was his exquisitely chiseled face.
Every feature was perfect to an extreme degree; although there was a layer of coldness in his demeanor, he appeared so elegant and flawless, exuding an air of nobility and charm.
The intimidation emanating from his brows gave him an air of superiority, as if the vast world was entirely within his grasp.
Although it was already known that this man possessed a heart that was difficult to decipher, his appearance never failed to astonish and captivate each time one laid eyes on him.
It seemed that he sensed Le Yao Yao's scrutiny; without turning his head, his gaze, sharp as a torch, remained fixed on the book in his hands, as if he had a pair of eyes on his forehead that allowed him to see every move Le Yao Yao made with crystal clarity.
"Do you need something from me?"
His voice, slightly hoarse and cold, jolted Le Yao Yao back to reality. She quickly realized she had once again been lost in admiration and couldn't help but bite her tongue. However, she soon remembered the purpose of her visit. Her pretty face immediately turned serious, her eyes sparkling as she gazed directly at the living embodiment of death, forgetting all formalities in her haste.
"Your Highness, I know some methods to address the Flood and Drought issues. I wonder if you would spare some time to listen?"
While Le Yao Yao had read numerous books and was aware of various solutions for the Flood and Drought problems, she understood that each dynasty was different and wasn't entirely sure if her suggestions would be applicable. Thus, she felt a bit uncertain.
Yet, she thought that perhaps after hearing her out, the living embodiment of death might come up with even better ideas or find something useful among her suggestions.
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu's handsome face clearly showed surprise. His cold eyes lingered on Le Yao Yao for a moment longer, causing her heart to tighten. Even Little Muzi beside her was startled.
After all, when he brought Le Yao Yao here, he had no idea she intended to discuss such matters. Hearing her words made him harbor a hint of doubt about her capabilities.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Le Yao Yao; it was just that these issues were beyond the reach of ministers and emperors alike—could she really resolve them?
Little Muzi wasn't the only one thinking this; Leng Junyu shared the same sentiment.
However, looking at Le Yao Yao's bright and determined eyes, he found himself inexplicably starting to believe in "her."
After all, if "she" had no confidence at all, she wouldn't have rushed over despite having an injury on her foot.
Thinking about her injury, Leng Junyu's cold eyes flickered for a moment before he set down the book. He pointed to a carved sandalwood stool nearby and spoke in a low voice.
"Even so, let's sit down and talk."
"Uh? Thank you, Your Highness!"
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao realized he was willing to listen to her. For a brief moment, she was taken aback, then her eyes curved into a gentle smile that radiated warmth.
However, she was unaware of just how beautiful her smile was at that moment.
In someone's heart, a ripple of emotion stirred...
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