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"Uh... cough cough... you, you damned servant, what are you laughing at!?"
Nangong Junxi's face turned red as he coughed and glared fiercely at Le Yao Yao. Although he had already guessed why she was laughing.
Le Yao Yao blinked her bright beautiful eyes innocently upon hearing Nangong Junxi's words and said, "Seventh Prince, I wasn't laughing at you!"
Hmph! Of course I was laughing at you! What are you going to do about it!?
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's response, Nangong Junxi's anger deepened, but for a moment, he didn't know what to say. He could only shoot daggers at her with his eyes.
Le Yao Yao, however, pretended not to see and turned her face away.
After this little episode, Nangong Junxi merely snorted coldly and continued with his dinner. This time, he ate with great relish and occasionally commented on the food.
"Oh my! This braised lion's head is really well made, and this sweet and sour spare ribs are also quite good. It's tangy and sweet, huh? It’s smooth in the mouth without being greasy—so delicious..."
His continuous praises, combined with the look of enjoyment on his handsome face, made everyone's mouths water—including Le Yao Yao's.
Although she tried hard not to look at Nangong Junxi's face, the vivid descriptions of the food kept echoing in her ears, flooding her mind with images of all kinds of delicious dishes.
And the enticing aroma of the food wafting through the air...
Oh my! She really wanted to eat so badly...
"Grumble..."
It seemed to respond to Le Yao Yao's thoughts, as her stomach continued to growl in protest. Accompanied by her incessant swallowing, she looked both adorable and pitiful.
Across from her, Nangong Junxi's smile deepened at the sight.
It was as if he felt he had finally gained an advantage, and the smugness in his brows was hard to conceal.
Hmph!
Did he think he could compete with her? No way!
Just as Nangong Junxi was reveling in his thoughts, Leng Junyu, who sat opposite him, suddenly spoke up. The words that came out left both of them momentarily stunned—
"Let's sit down and eat!"
Leng Junyu's voice was soft, so soft that if one wasn't paying attention, they might have thought they misheard.
At first, Le Yao Yao thought she was just imagining things due to her extreme hunger.
However, when she looked up and met Leng Junyu's calm, cold eyes, along with Nangong Junxi's incredulous expression, she realized she hadn't misheard.
So, what the living Yama just said was true?! He wanted her to sit down and eat!?
Oh my!
This... although she was starving, she knew very well what her status was.
In the royal residence, she was merely the lowest servant, while the two people present were of noble status—one was heaven and the other was earth compared to her.
Yet now, this celestial-like man had actually spoken up and invited her to join him for a meal!?
Oh my!
Le Yao Yao felt a bit overwhelmed just thinking about it.
But mostly, she was astonished, surprised, and slightly touched.
Could it be that the Living Yama heard her stomach protesting and decided to let her stay for dinner!?
Although she felt a bit shy, she couldn't deny that Le Yao Yao was secretly delighted, and even more surprised to discover that the Living Yama could be considerate at times!
It was nice to see someone who understood how to care for their subordinates!
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, Nangong Junxi, after recovering from his initial shock, immediately turned to Leng Junyu and said, "Senior Brother, he is just a..."
Before he could finish the words "servant," he was startled into silence by Leng Junyu's cold glare.
Nangong Junxi's red lips parted slightly, and his beautiful peach blossom eyes widened in disbelief.
The astonishment and incredulity in his gaze were unmistakable.
After all, he truly found it hard to believe!
Why had he come back to find that his Senior Brother had changed!?
And indeed, his Senior Brother had changed a lot.
For instance, the Senior Brother who used to rarely smile was now smiling.
For another, the Senior Brother who used to be cold towards others was now showing great concern for people, even if that person was just this little eunuch before him...
Though Nangong Junxi thought that this new version of his Senior Brother was much more personable than before, deep down, he still felt something was off.
Why is the Senior Brother cold and indifferent to everyone, yet treats this little eunuch differently? Although it must be said that this little eunuch has some skills, and he is quite good-looking, his smile is also very charming...
Could it be that the Senior Brother has taken a liking to this little eunuch!?
Nangong Junxi was startled by the sudden thought that surged from within him. His Peach Blossom Eyes widened as he kept shifting his gaze between Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu.
The more he looked, the more it seemed that there was indeed something between them...
After all, he had noticed this morning that the little eunuch would secretly glance at the Senior Brother, and the Senior Brother also treated this little eunuch in a very special way...
Thinking of this, Nangong Junxi's gaze towards Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu became even more peculiar.
Unfortunately, at this moment, Le Yao Yao was completely focused on Leng Junyu and did not notice the strange expression on Nangong Junxi's face at all.
Leng Junyu also turned his gaze firmly towards Le Yao Yao. Perhaps sensing her surprise, he merely pressed his lips together lightly before speaking.
"Please sit down."
Though Leng Junyu's tone was gentle, it carried an undeniable authority that was hard to refuse.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao was momentarily taken aback. Initially, she wanted to say no, but as she looked at Leng Junyu's slightly deep and gentle Cold Eyes, she found herself enchanted and nodded lightly.
"Um, thank you, Your Highness."
After saying this, Le Yao Yao quickly prepared a set of chopsticks and bowls before sitting down between Leng Junyu and Nangong Junxi.
Dining with the living hell itself for the first time made Le Yao Yao feel somewhat uneasy.
However, all her discomfort vanished when she saw the delicious dishes in front of her; they were truly a feast for the senses.
After all, she was really very hungry.
"Eat quickly if you're hungry."
Perhaps sensing Le Yao Yao's thoughts, Leng Junyu spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao immediately turned her head, first giving Leng Junyu a brilliant smile before picking up her chopsticks and starting to eat heartily.
She was so hungry that all Le Yao Yao could think about was getting food into her stomach as quickly as possible. The way she ate was nothing short of spectacular.
It could only be described as ravenous.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's exaggerated eating style left Nangong Junxi in disbelief, his Peach Blossom Eyes widening as he exclaimed, "Are you a starving ghost reincarnated or something!?"
"Uh..."
Hearing Nangong Junxi's words, Le Yao Yao merely shot him a polite eye roll.
However, her hands never stopped moving, continuously grabbing food to eat.
Nangong Junxi couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth at the sight.
Yet, his beautiful Peach Blossom Eyes remained glued to Le Yao Yao the entire time.
This was the first time he had seen someone eat so unattractively.
Born into the Imperial Family, Nangong Junxi had a somewhat mischievous personality, but he still possessed good manners.
Everything he consumed, used, or wore was of the finest quality, and every gesture he made exuded an elegant nobility.
Moreover, while he had interacted with people from various backgrounds before, none had ever eaten in such an unrefined manner as this little eunuch before him.
He looked like a starving ghost reborn, with his mouth stuffed full of food while his hands continued to grab other dishes.
Nangong Junxi watched in astonishment, wondering if his Small Mouth could really fit so much food! Wasn't he afraid of choking?
Just as Nangong Junxi was thinking this, he saw Le Yao Yao, whose Small Mouth was filled to the brim with food, suddenly widen her Eyes in surprise. Her chopsticks clattered to the ground.
Nangong Junxi was startled and realized that Le Yao Yao had choked. He quickly reached for the teacup on the table, intending to help her clear her throat. However, someone moved faster than him—
"Here, have some tea to help you swallow."
Leng Junyu held out a cup of fragrant tea in front of Le Yao Yao and spoke softly.
Although his tone was cold, the concern in his voice was unmistakable.
Le Yao Yao eagerly reached for the teacup and gulped it down in one go.
Afterward, she couldn't help but cover her full stomach and let out a loud belch.
"Phew, that almost choked me to death."
"Who told you to eat so hastily? No one was competing with you."
As Leng Junyu said this, there was a softness in his tone that even he hadn't noticed.
His gaze toward Le Yao Yao softened as well, no longer as cold as before.
He had been keeping an eye on Le Yao Yao all along.
After all, with the way Le Yao Yao devoured her food so dramatically, it was hard not to notice!
Although at first, Le Yao Yao seemed to eat in a rather unrefined manner, as one continued to watch, it became clear that this little eunuch was genuinely sincere!
When hungry, he would cast aside all reservations and devour meat heartily, his demeanor completely unpretentious, which brought joy to those watching.
It was also evident that he was very genuine and quite adorable!
Gradually, Leng Junyu found his gaze drawn to the little eunuch beside him, observing the way he unabashedly indulged in his meal.
Thus, when the little eunuch choked, Leng Junyu was quick to react, immediately offering him fragrant tea to help ease his throat.
With all his attention focused on Le Yao Yao, Leng Junyu failed to notice that across from him, Nangong Junxi was watching the scene unfold. His handsome face, marked by concern, momentarily froze.
Even the tea cup he held out paused slightly in mid-air.
In the end, he did not pass the fragrant tea to Le Yao Yao, as someone else had already beaten him to it. So, Nangong Junxi had no choice but to retract his hand and feign drinking tea instead.
In truth, this was merely a way to mask his earlier embarrassment.
Moreover, for some reason, seeing his senior brother show such concern for the little eunuch made Nangong Junxi feel a tightness in his chest, as if something heavy were pressing down on his heart, making him quite uncomfortable…
After Le Yao Yao had eaten his fill and noticed that Leng Junyu and Nangong Junxi had stopped eating as well, he promptly stood up to tidy away the leftover food.
Feeling satisfied and rejuvenated after the meal, Le Yao Yao quickly cleaned up everything.
Once he finished this task, night had fallen. It was time for the living Yama to bathe and change clothes.
Though it wasn’t his first time assisting the living Yama with bathing and changing, each occasion still made Le Yao Yao feel a bit nervous inside.
Now serving the living Yama no longer caused the initial panic; in fact, at times, Le Yao Yao would sneak glances at the living Yama’s well-defined chest, feeling a twinge of desire within.
Le Yao Yao realized that he was becoming increasingly lecherous…
However, desires are natural, and habits are just fine, habits are just fine...
After finishing the bath for the Living Yama, Le Yao Yao quickly took a shower herself.
Due to the events of last night, Le Yao Yao felt a lingering shadow in her heart. This time, she was on high alert during her bath, fearing that the same incident might happen again.
She couldn't guarantee that Xing wouldn't rush in out of anxiety, which would expose her identity as a girl.
Fortunately, perhaps because the Living Yama had instructed Mei and Xing about many matters, they had not appeared at all.
Once Le Yao Yao finished bathing, she immediately returned to her room to rest.
She wasn't sure if it was because she had thought of a way to resolve the Heart Extraction Incident, but Le Yao Yao felt a sense of relief wash over her.
Before long, she drifted off into a dream.
She had initially thought everything would go according to plan, but things did not turn out as perfectly as she had imagined—
The next day, after a busy night, Mei and Xing returned to the Elegant Breeze Pavilion. At that moment, Le Yao Yao was serving breakfast to the Living Yama and Nangong Junxi.
"How did it go?"
Seeing Mei and Xing arrive, Leng Junyu immediately put down his chopsticks, took out a handkerchief to dab at the corner of his mouth, and asked in a low voice.
Mei and Xing exchanged glances before Xing sighed and spoke up.
"Reporting to His Highness, I am incompetent! We only managed to find ten girls this time."
"Only ten? Why is that!?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu frowned slightly with his handsome brows furrowed. Nangong Junxi beside him also exclaimed in surprise.
"Every year, the Talent Show attracts numerous unmarried young girls to participate. Now, with only ten girls, how can this Talent Show possibly continue? And importantly, with just ten girls, it’s unlikely to draw in a large number of cultists looking to ensnare them!"
Nangong Junxi's words were not without reason.
After all, when Le Yao Yao first conceived the idea, she imagined that with many young girls as bait, those cult members would surely come in droves. At that point, they could execute a clever plan to swap those girls for skilled Shadow Guards and wipe out the cult in one fell swoop. But now, things had changed; indeed, plans often fail to keep up with changes!
Nangong Junxi's concerns echoed those of the others.
Beside them, Le Yao Yao furrowed her beautiful brows tightly.
What should they do now!?
The common folk outside, especially after the Heart Extraction Incident, must be hiding their daughters away securely. How could they possibly let their daughters expose themselves?
But with so few girls now, would it really attract a large number of cultists?
It was frustrating to think of such a brilliant plan only to see it falter!
As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Le Yao Yao suddenly felt a burning gaze fixed upon her, causing her heart to stir with confusion. She looked up and met Nangong Junxi's wickedly charming Peach Blossom Eyes.
At that moment, she saw him rubbing his smooth chin while casting her a mischievous glance.
What was most alarming was the smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. In an instant, Le Yao Yao felt a chill run down her spine as an unsettling sensation crept from her feet up to the top of her head...
Ugh, that damn guy must be plotting something wicked against her again.
It had to be that; otherwise, why would he look at her with such lewd eyes!?
As Le Yao Yao felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, she suddenly saw Nangong Junxi strike his palm as if he had just thought of something, exclaiming in surprise.
"Actually, even if there are only ten girls, it doesn't matter! We can pull off a trick to switch the heavens and the earth!"
"Switch the heavens and the earth!?"
Hearing Nangong Junxi's words, everyone was taken aback. Then Leng Junyu seemed to have an epiphany, his cold eyes flickering momentarily.
Smart as he was, he had already grasped what Nangong Junxi meant.
However, Le Yao Yao, standing nearby, still felt somewhat confused upon hearing Nangong Junxi's words. Perhaps it was the strange look he was giving her that muddled her thoughts, making it hard for her to comprehend.
How exactly would they switch the heavens and the earth!?
Moreover, why did that damn man have such a lewd look on his face when he said that!?
Could it be that he was thinking...
No way!?
Heaven forbid it be as she feared!
Le Yao Yao silently screamed in prayer, but at that moment, God seemed to be busy with other matters and couldn't hear her pleas. She watched as Nangong Junxi first smiled at everyone and then stood up from his seat, walking towards her while speaking.
"Actually, we could use some counterfeit girls to deceive them. Even if everyone is unwilling to offer their daughters, aren't there many young eunuchs in the palace? They are quite handsome; with a bit of makeup and a pretty dress, who would notice they are eunuchs? Little Rabbit, what do you think? Right!?"
Though the last sentence was phrased as a question and accompanied by a bright smile on his face, to Le Yao Yao, that radiant smile felt like a weasel wishing a chicken well—nothing good intended.
Moreover, the tone he used now, the implication behind it, was clearly asking her to dress as a woman, wasn't it!?
Although she was indeed a woman!
However, ever since she arrived here, everyone had mistaken her for a eunuch, and with her constantly wearing eunuch attire, no one would suspect anything.
But if she changed back into women's clothing, would anyone notice!?
This thought made Le Yao Yao feel a bit flustered.
She wanted to refuse outright! But would everyone think she was uncooperative? After all, whether they could eradicate the evil cult depended on this very moment; it was crucial, and no one could afford to make any mistakes.
So if she didn't agree, would she be looked down upon and become a historical sinner!?
Oh dear, this was truly troubling...
But all of this was because of that damned man who had put her in this situation.
It was all his fault!
Le Yao Yao felt frustrated in her heart and then raised her beautiful eyes to glare fiercely at Nangong Junxi, who was standing nearby with a smug smile.
Upon receiving Le Yao Yao's resentful gaze, Nangong Junxi not only didn't get angry but instead laughed even more heartily.
Hmph! You little brat, daring to offend me; this is just a minor punishment!
In fact, Nangong Junxi was somewhat looking forward to seeing Le Yao Yao in women's clothing!
After all, Le Yao Yao had delicate features and was inherently charming. Although she wore a deep blue eunuch outfit, it did nothing to diminish her beauty; instead, it added an indescribable cuteness to her appearance.
Such an exquisite face—if she were to wear women's clothing...
Nangong Junxi rubbed his smooth chin, slowly envisioning Le Yao Yao dressed in women's clothing, feeling both smug and expectant.
In contrast to Nangong Junxi's smug anticipation, Le Yao Yao was practically fuming. However, she couldn't do anything at the moment; all she could do was grit her teeth and glare at Nangong Junxi.
Seeing the differing expressions on the faces of the two, Leng Junyu naturally understood that these two had been at odds since their first meeting.
However, Nangong Junxi's suggestion was indeed a good one and the only feasible plan they could come up with at the moment.
After pondering for a moment, Leng Junyu spoke up.
"Let's do it this way! Gather all the eunuchs in the residence aged thirteen to eighteen, and select some who are particularly attractive and not hard to notice. Furthermore, for each chosen eunuch, we will reward them with one or two taels of silver!"
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, the previously furious Le Yao Yao's eyes widened in surprise, and a glimmer of excitement quickly flashed in her gaze.
Oh, so there's money involved!
Although it was only one or two taels of silver, for her—who earned just two taels a month as a lowly eunuch—it was quite a decent sum.
She believed that seeing the prospect of silver would certainly encourage other eligible eunuchs in the residence to participate eagerly, hoping to be selected themselves.
After all, one or two taels of silver was an enormous temptation for them as low-ranking eunuchs!
Thinking of this brought Le Yao Yao some comfort.
A faint smile gradually appeared on her lips.
However, when her beautiful eyes shifted, they met Nangong Junxi's peach blossom eyes.
It dawned on her that Nangong Junxi's gaze had been fixed on her all along without a hint of distraction.
Moreover, upon catching Le Yao Yao's gaze, Nangong Junxi generously spoke up.
"Little Money Grubber!"
"Little Money Grubber!?"
Does it mean she is greedy for money!?
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's pretty face froze for a moment, feeling a surge of anger inside her. However, that was only for an instant. Soon after, as if she had thought of something, her beautiful eyes shifted, sparkling with a hint of cunning—
Those who knew her well would understand that someone was about to face trouble…
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