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"Senior Brother, is this girl your beloved!?"
In response to Nangong Junxi's excited and curious exclamation, Leng Junyu merely furrowed his well-defined sword-like brows slightly and then spoke coldly, his red lips parting.
"Don't think too much about it."
With that, Leng Junyu had already retracted the scroll and placed it back into its frame.
In truth, he didn't even know why he had drawn this girl.
He had completely forgotten what she looked like. However, there was one thing that puzzled him greatly.
He knew that night had not been a dream; it had been real.
Yet, when he woke up the next day, there was no one beside him. The girl had already left.
At that time, he had someone investigate whether a woman had appeared at the Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
Strangely enough, no one knew who she was.
It was as if she had appeared out of thin air and vanished just as mysteriously.
If it weren't for the pool of blood on the ground resembling plum blossoms, he might have thought that night was just a fleeting dream…
However, since what happened that night was real, why hadn’t the girl come to find him after he had ruined her innocence!?
How strange, truly strange!
This was something Leng Junyu could never comprehend.
Nangong Junxi, observing Leng Junyu's silence, was filled with curiosity and pressed on with his questions.
"Come on, Senior Brother, just tell me! I'm your junior brother, after all. Can't you share this with me? You're being too stingy!"
As he spoke, Nangong Junxi nudged Leng Junyu with his elbow, his handsome face brimming with gossip.
Who says gossip is a woman's nature? Men can be curious too.
In response to Nangong Junxi's inquisitive expression, Leng Junyu merely raised an eyebrow and shot him a sidelong glance before lowering his head to focus on his book, ignoring him.
"Tch! So secretive! How stingy!"
With no answers forthcoming, Nangong Junxi could only pout in disappointment and refrain from pressing further. After all, he knew his senior brother's personality all too well.
If his senior brother didn’t want to talk about something, not even the strongest force could pry it out of him.
So now, Nangong Junxi had to suppress his curiosity. There would be plenty of time in the future; he was sure he would eventually uncover the truth.
...
Three days passed—neither long nor short—before one could blink.
Today marked the annual Talent Show.
Despite the recent turmoil caused by the Heart Extraction Incident that had left everyone on edge...
However, in the past few days, perhaps due to increased patrols by the guards, there had been no further incidents of the Heart Extraction Incident.
Yet, this tranquility only made one feel as if a storm was brewing on the horizon...
After three days of training in dance, Le Yao Yao was very satisfied.
After all, this body was incredibly flexible and well-suited for dancing.
No matter how difficult the moves were, she could execute them flawlessly.
Thus, for this upcoming Talent Show, Le Yao Yao held high hopes.
However, she was not arrogant.
After all, pride comes before a fall!
In this world, there are always people better than you!
During these three days, she rarely saw the Seventh Prince. Aside from serving the living Yama, he had allowed her to step back during the rest of her time and not serve him.
In this regard, Le Yao Yao vaguely felt that the living Yama was intentionally giving her time to do her own things!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao developed a slight fondness for the living Yama.
After all, a boss who understands and cares for their employees is someone worthy of respect!
Although this Talent Show was fake, it was important to keep it under wraps to avoid drawing attention from those in the evil cult.
This time, the participants of the Talent Show included not only the eunuchs and guards from the royal palace but also judges and ten young ladies invited from outside, all of whom were unaware of the event.
However, the prizes for this Talent Show were provided by Prince Rui, and they were quite generous.
The first place winner would receive one hundred taels of silver, the second place winner fifty taels, and the third place winner thirty taels.
Although these amounts might not seem substantial, for many ordinary people, it was a fortune!
After all, many commoners only spent about one tael of silver a month...
When Le Yao Yao learned that the top three prizes in the Talent Show included such large sums of silver, she became completely excited.
Oh my!
One hundred taels of silver...
Shiny silver...
She knew that the living Yama was wealthy and would surely be very generous. Hehe, this time, she was determined to strive for first place. Even if she couldn't secure the top spot, she wouldn't settle for anything lower than third.
Hehe, even if she managed to get thirty taels of silver, she would still strike it rich!
After all, in this era's economy, if she saved a bit, thirty taels of silver could last her over a decade!
Moreover, she could also look for some small business opportunities; she couldn't just rely on her savings!
Adding to that, there is also Little Muzi!
So this time, with this rare opportunity to make a fortune, she definitely cannot miss it!
After all, her happiness for the rest of her life hinges on this competition!
Le Yao Yao, let's go!
Just as Le Yao Yao was cheering herself on in her heart, the Talent Show slowly began.
The venue chosen for this Talent Show was meticulously arranged by Leng Junyu.
However, the accommodation for the participating girls was somewhat remote.
Moreover, behind them was a crumbling wall, leaving no way to retreat.
Le Yao Yao learned about these details from Leng Junyu's plan.
The idea was to first lead the contestants to that secluded place and then execute a clever switch with those highly skilled guards.
Once the evil cult truly appeared, they would be wiped out in one fell swoop.
Furthermore, even if those cult members wanted to escape, they would find themselves at the Cliff, with no other way out but death.
Le Yao Yao was in awe of Leng Junyu's meticulous plan as she followed him closely.
Although this method was her idea, she had merely applied The Art of War; Leng Junyu had filled in all the gaps and shortcomings.
The Heavenly Net, even for the Great Immortal, once you enter, you cannot escape.
Thus, Le Yao Yao, who initially feared the living Yama, has gradually begun to admire him.
However, she remains unaware of this...
At this moment, it is still early morning, but Duke Rui's Residence has started to bustle with activity.
After all, this time, the palace has selected only a few young eunuchs.
These young eunuchs need to be properly dressed up today!
They shed their previous eunuch garments and changed into women's dresses.
Then they applied layers of Rouge and Powder...
Since those selected have delicate features, and given that these young eunuchs have undergone castration, they tend to be shy and speak in soft tones. After dressing up properly, it would indeed be hard to detect that these 'young ladies' are actually eunuchs!
Leng Junyu and Nangong Junxi also woke up early and sat nearby supervising the process.
Although Nangong Junxi had made a bet with Le Yao Yao earlier, watching these young eunuchs don women's clothing and apply makeup now made him feel quite uncomfortable.
Perhaps it was because he already knew they were eunuchs.
No matter how he looked at them, it felt awkward.
Moreover, he absolutely refused to wear women's clothing himself; after all, he was a man! How could he do something so humiliating? No way!
Regarding Nangong Junxi's change of heart, Leng Junyu seemed to have anticipated it all along. He leisurely sipped his tea, raised an eyebrow, and glanced at him before coolly speaking.
"Wearing women's clothing is not something a man would do. So, to go back on your word, is that what a true man does?"
"Uh..."
With just one sentence, Leng Junyu left Nangong Junxi speechless.
After all, he had promised to dress as a woman and even made a bet with Le Yao Yao. Now, he was having second thoughts.
He knew he was in the wrong, but as he looked at the eunuchs around him dressed in women's attire, goosebumps kept rising on his skin.
Moreover, he found it hard to believe how he would look in women's clothing.
It was horrifying and awkward!
Ah, truly a moment of folly leading to eternal regret; he should never have agreed to that bet! Now he regretted it and wanted to back out, but so many people were watching!
Besides, going back on his word was not something Nangong Junxi would do.
Thus, even though he was extremely reluctant inside, Nangong Junxi finally steeled himself and headed slowly toward the changing room in the outfit that had been tailored for him.
After a long while, Nangong Junxi finally emerged in full women's attire.
Accompanying his appearance was the sound of suppressed laughter from the crowd after their initial shock.
Of course, the servants dared not laugh openly in front of Nangong Junxi; they could only stifle their amusement below the surface. Eventually, they were dismissed by the Chief Eunuch.
However, beside him, Star couldn't help but laugh out loud upon seeing Nangong Junxi dressed in women's clothing.
Immediately, the teasing tone in his voice became even more pronounced.
"Ha ha, I didn't expect our Seventh Prince to look quite good in women's clothes. Hahaha..."
"Get lost, you!"
Hearing Star's laughter made Nangong Junxi's handsome face flush with embarrassment. Without thinking, he lunged towards Star, ready to start a fight.
Unfortunately, this was his first time wearing a skirt, and after just two steps, he nearly tripped over the hem.
Frustrated, Nangong Junxi gritted his teeth and furrowed his brows in annoyance. "This skirt is such a hassle!"
It was far less comfortable than his usual men's attire!
Star's laughter only grew louder at Nangong Junxi's complaints. He clutched his stomach, laughing without any semblance of dignity.
Even Leng Junyu and Mei, who usually maintained a serious demeanor, couldn't help but curve their lips into slight smiles.
Feeling humiliated by the laughter directed at him, Nangong Junxi wished he could find a hole in the ground to hide in forever.
Oh my goodness, he felt so embarrassed right now!
As the Seventh Prince of the Great Xia Kingdom, how had he ever endured such humiliation!?
It was all that detestable little eunuch's fault, everything was because of him!
Hmph!
He had to settle this score with that little eunuch.
Hmph! Didn't he say that whoever won could make the loser do anything!?
Then, if he won against him, he would take him and have him serve him for a lifetime. That way, he would have all the time in the world to torment that damned little eunuch!
Nangong Junxi thought angrily, and then, as if realizing something, his Peach Blossom Eyes scanned the surroundings before he asked in confusion, “Hey, where is that servant!? Could it be that he didn’t want to change into women’s clothes and slipped away!?”
Upon hearing Nangong Junxi's words, Leng Junyu also realized that he hadn’t seen that little rabbit since arriving here. Logically speaking, that little rabbit shouldn’t have backed out and not shown up…
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu felt puzzled as well. He then instructed the Chief Eunuch to bring Le Yao Yao over.
The Chief Eunuch received the order and immediately left. Soon after, he returned with Le Yao Yao, who had already changed into women's clothing.
As Le Yao Yao gracefully stepped into the hall, everyone present froze in shock upon seeing her dressed as a woman.
Next came the sounds of incredulous gasps and the unmistakable looks of astonishment—
Today, Le Yao Yao wore a pink floral long dress, her slender waist cinched with a ribbon that barely fit in one hand.
Her long hair, as black as silk, was tied back with a pink hairband into a small bun, while the rest cascaded down her back.
Her small face, delicate as a palm-sized flower petal, had skin as smooth as jade, and her beautiful eyes sparkled like autumn waters.
Her slender dark eyebrows arched gracefully, resembling willow leaves.
With a charming nose that was both cute and elegant.
Her small mouth, cherry-red and perfectly shaped!
Even without makeup, she exuded an enchanting charm that was captivating and delightful.
Such beauty and grace were truly unparalleled!
Thus, when Le Yao Yao appeared in her feminine attire, everyone present was utterly stunned. Their astonished gazes were all fixed on her.
At first, Le Yao Yao felt a bit shy under the scrutiny of so many eyes, but deep down, she felt a sense of pride and satisfaction.
After all, everyone has a desire to be beautiful.
She was a genuine woman, and seeing the admiration in others' eyes brought her immense joy.
In fact, it wasn't just them who were amazed; even she herself was taken aback when she changed into women's clothing and looked at her reflection in the mirror.
After all, this was the first time she had worn women's clothing since arriving here.
Usually, she either dressed as a eunuch or in men's clothing; she had never imagined that one day she would wear women's attire again.
Moreover, from the moment she first saw her own appearance in this body, she knew she was beautiful.
However, I never imagined that returning to wearing women's clothing would make me so enchanting and beautiful!
My skin glowed like snow, my hair was as silky as threads, and my petite figure was delicate and graceful. Those incredibly beautiful eyes, dark and captivating, sparkled with brilliance as they glanced around.
I looked like a cherry blossom blooming in the morning, exuding endless charm and allure!
For the first time, seeing myself in women's attire left Le Yao Yao stunned, filled more with joy than anything else.
Now, as I noticed the astonished gazes of those around me, especially the fleeting look of surprise in the eyes of the Living Yama, I felt a thrill. Although that expression quickly vanished, and his narrow Cold Eyes returned to their usual calmness, I had still caught the hint of amazement in his gaze.
For some reason, Le Yao Yao felt a little giddy inside.
Heh, I didn't expect to have such charm; even the Living Yama was momentarily captivated by my appearance!
Le Yao Yao felt a mix of delight and shyness. Gradually, I lowered my Beautiful Eyes and gently bowed to the seated Living Yama.
"May you be blessed, Your Highness."
My voice was crisp and melodious, like a yellow oriole in the fields—pleasant to hear.
Listening to it was a kind of enjoyment in itself.
After hearing my words, everyone slowly snapped back from their astonishment.
Leng Junyu merely nodded lightly in response. His face had returned to its usual calm demeanor, and his narrow Cold Eyes resembled an ancient autumn pond, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.
However, only Leng Junyu himself knew that while he was amazed by the person before him, there was also a hint of disappointment in his heart...
He sighed inwardly.
What a pity, if only he were born a girl...
Leng Junyu was taken aback by his sudden thought.
After all, hadn't he always despised women!?
But why did he find himself liking this little eunuch as a girl!?
He couldn't even guess the answer to this thought.
Moreover, he knew that this idea was impossible.
Because the little rabbit was a eunuch...
Meanwhile, Nangong Junxi, who was beside him, was still somewhat stunned from the shock of what had just happened.
Those beautiful Peach Blossom Eyes had not left Le Yao Yao since she appeared in the hall.
His heart was in turmoil!
Heaven!
The breathtakingly beautiful "girl" before him turned out to be that despicable little eunuch!?
How could this be possible!?
However, whether he believed it or not, the enchanting 'girl' before him was indeed the little eunuch who usually made him grit his teeth in frustration!
But this transformation was just too drastic, wasn't it!?
It was a bit hard for him to accept.
Although he had long noticed that this detestable little eunuch had a delicate appearance, he never expected that dressed in women's clothing, 'he' would be so beautiful—exuding a charm that surpassed that of any woman!
Even though he had seen countless beauties since childhood—fiery ones, alluring ones, cute ones, and delicate ones…
None of them could compare to the one before him.
Nangong Junxi felt cold. Although 'he' was currently wearing only a simple long dress and had no extravagant hairpins or accessories, this version of 'him' was naturally beautiful, ethereal, and pure.
It was as if a fairy had descended from the heavens, so stunning, captivating, adorable, and delicate…
Before he knew it, he found himself staring blankly.
Inside, his heart jolted violently, as if something had collided with it. His heartbeat seemed to skip several beats…
Moreover, the more he looked, Nangong Junxi gradually realized.
In fact, this little eunuch wasn’t so annoying after all. At least now, 'he' was truly beautiful and made his heart flutter…
Uh!?
Flutter!?
What the hell! Has he gone mad!?
Otherwise, why would such a strange thought suddenly surge into his mind!?
A fluttering heart!? And the object of his affection is a eunuch? Oh, heavens, what is he thinking!?
At this point, Nangong Junxi felt a chaotic turmoil in his heart and was filled with frustration.
In the end, he merely shot a fierce glare at Le Yao Yao.
He blamed all his troubles on her.
It was all this little eunuch's fault!
Yes, it was all 'his' fault!
After coming to this realization, Nangong Junxi forcefully shifted his gaze away from Le Yao Yao, not daring to look at her again.
Meanwhile, Le Yao Yao had no idea what was going on in Nangong Junxi's mind.
She also didn’t realize how stunning her current appearance was, which had sparked inappropriate thoughts in Nangong Junxi’s heart, leading him to add another entry to his mental ledger against her.
She was completely unaware of all this.
Ever since she entered the room, all her thoughts had been focused on the god-like handsome man before her.
Moreover, upon seeing this man, Le Yao Yao couldn’t help but recall a line of poetry.
Graceful as a startled swan, like a wandering dragon, glorious as autumn chrysanthemums, flourishing as spring pines...
This was the kind of person he was, wasn't it?
Although the man before her wore only a simple black Silk Robe today, with a Golden Belt tied around his waist, he looked so handsome that it was hard to look away.
There are some people who are worshipped in the heavens; this must refer to a man like him, the Living Yama!
Le Yao Yao thought to herself as she planned to walk over to the Living Yama's side.
After all, even though she was dressed as a woman at this moment, she was still the Living Yama's personal little eunuch. Therefore, serving by his side was what she should do.
However, just as Le Yao Yao took a few steps toward Leng Junyu, she accidentally tripped over the hem of her skirt.
Wearing women's clothing for the first time was no easy feat!
In an instant, all she could manage was a startled "Ah!" before her body lost balance and she fell forward.
Before her lay the hard stone ground.
If she fell, it would surely hurt her nose.
After letting out a cry, Le Yao Yao accepted her fate and tightly closed her Eyes.
But at that very moment when Le Yao Yao was about to fall, Leng Junyu, who sat across from her, immediately sprang into action like an arrow released from its bow, rushing toward her with lightning speed.
As the Ape Arm reached out, it aimed to envelop Le Yao Yao entirely.
However, this time, someone was quicker than him—
Just as Le Yao Yao closed her Eyes, she felt a tightening around her waist, and in an instant, she found herself embraced by a strong and sturdy figure.
This embrace felt somewhat unfamiliar; it lacked the familiar and pleasant scent of Ambergris, replaced instead by a light fragrance reminiscent of Rose, which was quite delightful.
Confused, Le Yao Yao opened her Beautiful Eyes slightly, looking up towards the robust Chest of the person holding her. Soon, a handsome face came into view—
His features were exquisitely chiseled, with jet-black hair like silk cascading down his back, enhancing the allure of his face.
Yet, he wore a white Veil gown that seemed completely mismatched with his striking visage.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao blinked in surprise before unable to hold back a chuckle—
“Seventh Prince, I didn’t expect you to look quite good in women’s clothing!”
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