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Although she was only secretly glancing at the man beside her, Le Yao Yao's seemingly casual actions did not go unnoticed. The one who caught her in the act was none other than Nangong Junxi.
As he watched Le Yao Yao's behavior, Nangong Junxi, who was holding a teacup and about to savor the fragrant tea, couldn't help but furrow his beautifully shaped brows. His movements came to an abrupt halt.
For some reason, seeing Le Yao Yao sneak a look at Leng Junyu made him feel somewhat displeased.
The unease bubbling within him darkened Nangong Junxi's expression. He couldn't help but think.
Why does this little eunuch always steal glances at the senior brother?
Is it because the senior brother is handsome!?
But he is not bad-looking either! Why doesn’t she take a look at him!?
With that thought, Nangong Junxi felt a twinge of jealousy, and he didn’t even realize that he resembled a child who couldn’t get any candy. His sword-like brows knitted together, and his attractive red lips slightly pouted in disinterest.
However, no one noticed Nangong Junxi's reaction; everyone’s attention was focused on the Heart Extraction Incident.
The study fell into a deep silence, so quiet that one could almost hear a pin drop.
Seeing everyone’s serious expressions made Le Yao Yao, who had slowly returned to her senses from her moment of distraction, feel a bit uncomfortable.
She knew they were all struggling to come up with a strategy against the evil cult and must be feeling quite distressed.
After all, this cult was extremely cunning and appeared and disappeared without a trace. No one knew where to catch them.
Moreover, with so many unmarried young girls in the city, could anyone really expect to surround and protect all the families with daughters?
That was certainly not feasible!
After all, no one could predict when a cult might strike, so this plan was impractical.
Unless, of course, they gathered all the young girls together and lured the cult members out, much like fishing.
However, if they were to gather all the girls at once as bait, first, the families of those girls would never agree, and second, such a move would be too obvious. The cult members were not fools; they would see right through it.
At this moment, Le Yao Yao could only think of this method. But how could she gather those girls as bait without raising suspicion from the cult?
As she pondered this dilemma, Le Yao Yao felt troubled. She knew there was a barrier in her mind; if only she could break through it, she would surely come up with a good plan. But how could she do that?
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, she failed to notice someone observing her from a distance.
That person was Nangong Junxi!
At that moment, Nangong Junxi was savoring his tea, yet his beautiful Peach Blossom Eyes never left Le Yao Yao's small face.
He realized that whatever this little eunuch felt inside was clearly reflected on his face.
Just like now, one moment Le Yao Yao furrowed her brows in distress, and the next she seemed to have thought of something good. Her bright Beautiful Eyes sparkled with a glimmer of light.
They shone brilliantly like a pair of black sparkling cat's eye stones, captivating and enchanting. This left Nangong Junxi secretly astonished.
After all, he had never seen such beautiful and dazzling eyes.
It was as if they contained the clarity of a celestial being, gathering all the brilliance of heaven and earth, breathtakingly beautiful and captivating!
Anyone who looked at them would inevitably become entranced, unable to extricate themselves...
Gradually, Nangong Junxi found himself staring blankly.
Unconsciously, he sipped his tea, but those enchanting Peach Blossom Eyes remained fixed on Le Yao Yao's little face.
He couldn't help but wonder what this little eunuch was thinking!
Just as Nangong Junxi was lost in thought, Le Yao Yao suddenly had a flash of inspiration, as if she had caught onto something. Her heart leaped with joy, and she clapped her hands in surprise.
"Ah, I've finally thought of it! Haha..."
Le Yao Yao's exclamation came out of nowhere.
Previously, the room had been silent due to the Heart Extraction Incident, with everyone deep in thought, creating an atmosphere of stillness.
But Le Yao Yao's words were like a large stone suddenly thrown into a calm lake, sending ripples throughout and startling everyone, who turned to look at her.
Nangong Junxi had been sipping his tea absentmindedly when Le Yao Yao's sudden outburst startled him so much that he couldn't help but spray all the tea out of his mouth.
However, he ended up choking on it, his throat burning painfully. As he coughed, Nangong Junxi shot a resentful glance at Le Yao Yao, as if blaming her for the sudden scare that had caught him off guard.
Le Yao Yao paid no mind to Nangong Junxi's resentful and angry gaze.
After all, since the first time they met, their animosity had only grown. It was as if they owed each other from a past life, and in this life, they constantly bickered and clashed, never giving each other a pleasant expression.
Thus, Le Yao Yao completely ignored Nangong Junxi's presence. However, when she noticed that everyone else's eyes were on her, especially the Living Yama's, she felt a bit embarrassed. But then, recalling her earlier thoughts, she couldn't care less about anything else and excitedly exclaimed to the puzzled Living Yama beside her.
"Your Highness, I have thought of a way to catch those cultists!"
Le Yao Yao said with a beaming smile, her small face lighting up with excitement like a blooming flower.
So radiant, beautiful, and charming, it was as if the bright sunshine of March made it impossible for anyone to look away.
However, before Leng Junyu could respond to Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi scoffed after calming his breath and interjected disdainfully.
"Hmph! You think you can do it?!"
Those few short words dripped with contempt.
After all, since their first encounter, Nangong Junxi had always enjoyed opposing Le Yao Yao, and this moment was no exception.
In contrast to Nangong Junxi's attitude, the others in the study were different. They all knew that during the recent calamities in West River and South River—floods followed by drought—the court officials had been at a loss for solutions. In the end, it was this little servant who came up with a plan.
Leng Junyu looked at the little eunuch with newfound respect, and even made an exception to allow Le Yao Yao to stay in the Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
Of course, these were merely outsiders' thoughts; only Leng Junyu knew what he truly thought.
Now, aside from Nangong Junxi, everyone else was taken aback when they heard Le Yao Yao's words and saw her little face glowing with excitement and joy. They immediately began to ask her.
"Quickly tell us, what method did you come up with!?"
Everyone spoke in unison, their expressions filled with excitement.
Nangong Junxi, standing nearby, looked somewhat stunned at this reaction.
"Hey, you guys can’t really believe that this servant could come up with some method, right!?"
"Hey, Seventh Prince, although I am of lowly status, I am not an idiot. I can think too! What’s so strange about coming up with a method!?"
Le Yao Yao felt annoyed by Nangong Junxi's disdain and disbelief towards her, prompting her to retort back at him.
Although her tone was somewhat overstepping at that moment, no one besides Nangong Junxi seemed to mind.
After all, what everyone cared about most right now was what Le Yao Yao had said—she had thought of a solution.
"Junior Brother, don't interrupt. Little Rabbit, what did you think of? Hurry and tell us."
Fearing that Nangong Junxi would clash with Le Yao Yao and derail the important matter at hand, Leng Junyu had no choice but to invoke the authority of the senior brother to stop Nangong Junxi's words and turned to Le Yao Yao to ask.
Seeing how much Leng Junyu resembled Le Yao Yao, Nangong Junxi felt a twinge of displeasure in his heart. However, he ultimately chose to remain silent, though confusion lingered within him.
Could this servant truly come up with some clever scheme? And why did everyone trust 'him' so much? Did 'he' really possess some remarkable ability?
While Nangong Junxi pondered these questions, Le Yao Yao realized that they couldn't afford to delay any longer. She quickly articulated her thoughts from earlier.
"Your Highness, if the cult is killing people to create a resurrection potion, then with thirty-four already dead, they will inevitably kill sixty-six more young girls. If that's the case, we can use a tactic to draw them out!"
"Draw them out!?"
At Le Yao Yao's words, everyone spoke in unison. Although they somewhat understood what she was trying to convey, there was still a hint of doubt among them.
After all, they had all considered this possibility before but ultimately dismissed it.
Because it simply wouldn't work!
Noticing the expressions on their faces, Le Yao Yao could roughly guess their thoughts. She then smiled confidently, her red lips curving upward.
"You all think this won't work, but I had the same thought earlier. However, please listen to my next plan!"
"Alright, little rabbit, go ahead and tell us!"
Seeing the confident smile on Le Yao Yao's lips made Leng Junyu unable to resist being intrigued by her words. He was also captivated by the charm she exuded at that moment.
In this world, there are many people who can capture attention.
Some do so because of their striking appearance, while others shine due to their extravagant clothing. However, there are those who possess an alluring aura that draws people in.
Before us stands a young eunuch, dressed not in lavish garments but in a simple deep blue eunuch uniform. His stature is quite petite. If he were to be lost in a sea of people, he would quickly fade into the background.
Yet, he possesses an exceptional face.
His features are delicate, as if sculpted from fine jade.
Especially at this moment, the pride and confidence radiating from him make it hard for anyone to look away!
Moreover, his aura carries a certain charm of self-assurance that makes people instinctively trust what he says.
At this moment, Leng Junyu found himself unknowingly captivated by Le Yao Yao's charisma and the confident sparkle on her face.
His heart seemed to awaken a strange feeling at that instant...
Le Yao Yao was unaware of Leng Junyu's thoughts; she only heard his anxious words and immediately responded without hesitation.
"In Capital City, isn't there an annual Talent Show every year? We could take this opportunity to legitimately invite those young girls to participate in the competition. This way, it won't raise any suspicions from the cult. Plus, I know that every year's Talent Show lasts for two days and one night. So each year, there is a designated place for those girls to rest and sleep together that night. Don't you think the cult would miss such an opportunity? With so many girls gathered at once, they will surely take action that night!"
Le Yao Yao's analysis was thorough, making it clear for everyone present.
However, after hearing her words, Mei couldn't help but voice her lingering doubts.
"But now, with the Heart Extraction Incident causing such a stir outside, families with daughters are practically hiding them away. How could they possibly let their daughters participate in this Talent Show!?"
"Exactly, that's what I think too! Plus, if so many girls gather together and those cultists suddenly show up, even if we send people to protect them, it could still endanger those girls," Xing added.
Hearing Mei and Xing's words, Le Yao Yao did not appear disappointed at all. Instead, she smiled proudly and said, "Hehe, everyone can rest assured about that because if those girls gather together, we can pull off a little trick!"
With Le Yao Yao's words, everyone immediately understood what she meant and began to clap in realization.
"Oh, I get it!"
"Me too! I understand what Little Rabbit means! Little Rabbit is saying that on that night, we can secretly send those girls to a safe place and replace them with our own people. That way, everyone will have no worries! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"
Mei and Xing exclaimed joyfully.
After all, now that they had thought of a solution to the Heart Extraction Incident and could catch those despicable cultists, the heavy burden on their hearts had lifted significantly. How could they not feel excited and happy!?
"Little Rabbit, how did you come up with this? Oh my gosh, you could be a strategist!"
Xing was cheerful and straightforward, unreservedly praising Le Yao Yao.
Le Yao Yao graciously accepted Xing's compliment, her smile growing even brighter.
After all, coming up with this idea meant she could save those innocent girls, and that thought filled her heart with immense joy.
Just as Le Yao Yao was reveling in her happiness, she unexpectedly met Leng Junyu's approving gaze from his Cold Eyes.
Although there was little change in Leng Junyu's expression, Le Yao Yao could tell from the way he looked at her with approval that even the Living Yama was pleased!
Seeing the Living Yama happy made Le Yao Yao's heart feel as if it had been filled with honey, sweet and delightful...
Moreover, being able to help him made Le Yao Yao feel truly, truly... very happy...
Thus, she no longer feared the Living Yama's Cold Eyes; instead, she confidently returned a smile to Leng Junyu.
Her brows relaxed, and her smile was radiant and graceful.
It was beautiful, clear.
Like a pristine spring of water, a gentle breeze, and a charming ray of sunshine that deeply settled in Leng Junyu's heart.
It made Leng Junyu's heart tremble fiercely.
Years later, Leng Junyu would still remember how beautiful Le Yao Yao looked when she smiled at him for the first time...
So beautiful that it felt like a corner of the iceberg in his heart was gradually melting...
As a result, the usually stoic Leng Junyu couldn't help but curve his lips into a slight smile, surprisingly smiling at Le Yao Yao in front of everyone.
Although his smile was very subtle compared to the charming and radiant smile of Le Yao Yao, it was enough to leave everyone present in shock, their mouths agape in disbelief.
"Oh my gosh, the prince... he smiled..." Xing's eyes widened in astonishment, unable to believe what she had just witnessed.
Beside her, Mei's expression, while not as exaggerated as Xing's, also reflected a deep sense of shock. She then softly remarked, "Miracles can happen."
In contrast to Mei and Xing, Nangong Junxi stood nearby, equally stunned. After all, having spent so many years with Leng Junyu, he was well aware of his personality.
To him, his senior brother was someone who rarely smiled, a cold figure akin to a moving iceberg. Even during their time at Tianshan, he had never seen him smile.
But now, his senior brother was smiling!
Oh my!
His senior brother could smile!
Could it be that the sun rose from the west today!?
A miracle! Truly a miracle!
Nangong Junxi felt a shock in his heart, but after the initial surprise, his gaze slowly fell on Le Yao Yao. When he saw her radiant and charming smile directed at Leng Junyu, he realized that his heart felt blocked, as if stuffed with cotton, leaving him quite unhappy.
He didn’t like Le Yao Yao smiling at another man.
Because her smile was beautiful! So enchanting!
Yet, it was aimed at someone else!
Damn it!
Although he felt a bit gritted-teeth angry, he had to admit that after hearing Le Yao Yao speak, he began to see her in a new light.
Perhaps their first meeting had been misjudged; he had initially disliked this little eunuch without reason. Unexpectedly, the admiration from his senior brother for this little eunuch was well-founded—she truly possessed exceptional abilities!
Now, he finally realized…
Meanwhile, as everyone’s thoughts diverged, Leng Junyu lightly smiled before quickly retracting his expression.
His handsome face then turned serious as he addressed Mei and Xing.
“Let’s proceed according to the little rabbit’s method. First, we need to…”
This time, Leng Junyu assigned many tasks to Mei and Xing. After listening attentively, they hurriedly left.
At this moment, night had unknowingly descended.
After Leng Junyu let out a soft sigh, he reached up to pinch the bridge of his nose, as if feeling a bit weary.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes flickered, and her heart tightened slightly, feeling a pang of sympathy for the man before her.
Although he held an unparalleled status, boundless wealth, and unmatched power, he must be very tired too!
Despite the rumors outside that painted him as cold and heartless, Le Yao Yao had discovered during this time that the so-called living Yama was actually a person full of emotions. He cared deeply for his people and devoted his thoughts to the common folk.
Not only during the last disaster but also in the recent Heart Extraction Incident, he had worked tirelessly, taking on responsibilities himself. Such a man truly commanded respect!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but express her concern to Leng Junyu.
"Your Highness, it's getting late, and you haven't had your meal yet! How about I have someone prepare dinner?"
"Huh?"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's concerned reminder, Leng Junyu paused his gesture of pinching his brow. His cold eyes shifted to look outside at the darkening sky, and he suddenly realized, "So it's already this late. Then let's have dinner served!"
"Yes."
Receiving Leng Junyu's order, Le Yao Yao immediately turned to leave. After instructing the kitchen staff to bring in dinner, she dutifully stood by to serve him.
In truth, she was quite hungry herself at that moment.
After all, she had spent quite some time in the study earlier, exerting a lot of mental effort. Now, she was both tired and thirsty, not to mention hungry.
But who told her she was just a servant now?
So, she could only wait until the two masters in front of her had their fill before it would be her turn to eat.
However, even though Le Yao Yao thought this way, she was truly starving at the moment.
Especially since tonight's dishes were exceptionally lavish.
She wondered if the kitchen staff knew that the Seventh Prince had a discerning palate that rivaled that of a living hell, which was why they prepared such a variety of dishes for him tonight.
There were braised lion's head meatballs, steamed bass, spicy shrimp, and bird's nest soup with shark fin...
A feast for the eyes, with colors and aromas that tantalized the senses.
Just looking at it made her mouth water.
Not to mention the enticing fragrance wafting through the air...
Great, now her stomach was growling again, really terrible!
Sigh, Le Yao Yao, who told you to be just a servant?
You’ll have to endure!
"Don't look, don't look! That way I won't be too hungry!"
Le Yao Yao kept hypnotizing herself, her little head drooping low as she focused only on her toes.
However, while she could control her eyes, she couldn't control her ears.
Especially the crisp sound of chopsticks clinking together, and that Seventh Prince—he was definitely doing it on purpose!
He knew she was hungry, so he made sure to eat loudly!
Ahhhhh...
It drove her crazy!
Damn it! She cursed him to choke on his food!
Le Yao Yao screamed in her heart.
Perhaps heaven heard her cries and took pity on her, for her wish was truly granted.
She heard a slight cough, and although someone was trying to suppress it, Le Yao Yao still noticed.
With beautiful eyes raised, Le Yao Yao almost couldn't help but smile in schadenfreude.
And inside, she kept thanking the heavens!
Because that detestable Seventh Prince was truly taken aback!
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's eyes brightened, and she couldn't help but laugh.
Moreover, her laughter had a hint of schadenfreude, which left Nangong Junxi's handsome face looking quite flustered.
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