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Watching Le Yao Yao's panicked expression, her pale little face filled with fear as she shouted, made Leng Junyu's heart clench painfully.
His cold, stern face was now tightly furrowed, as if a layer of frost had settled over his handsome features.
Especially when he realized that the man in black showed no signs of stopping, and before them lay a bottomless cliff...
The thought that the Little One might fall into that abyss sent shivers of terror through Leng Junyu.
For the first time, he understood what true fear was!
He was afraid that he would never see this Little One again...
His gaze towards the man in black was filled with a chilling light; if looks could kill, that man would have been cut to pieces long ago.
"Let her go, and I will spare your life!"
As he watched, the man in black stood at the edge of the cliff and paused. But right in front of him was the precipice, and Le Yao Yao was in his grasp. Leng Junyu frowned and spoke coldly with anger.
The man in black noticed that Leng Junyu had followed closely and was clearly anxious about the Young Lady in his hands. His deep black eyes flickered momentarily.
His gaze towards Le Yao Yao was profound and complex.
However, Leng Junyu, who was focused on Le Yao Yao's safety, did not notice this detail.
In her own fear of falling off the cliff to her death, Le Yao Yao also failed to perceive anything unusual about the man in black.
Because when she glanced back and saw what lay behind her, she was already too terrified to cry out.
Just three steps away from her was the unfathomable abyss.
The peaks howled fiercely, the wind that swept through carried a bone-chilling cold that sent shivers down one's spine.
Mist swirled around, continuously spiraling at the base of the cliff, where faint glimmers of light could be seen below, resembling a long river…
However, this cliff was very high; if one were to fall from here, they would surely be reduced to nothing but bones.
Just thinking about it made Le Yao Yao panic, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.
Wuwu, she didn’t want to die yet!
Although she didn’t wish to remain in this era, if it meant dying once more, she certainly wouldn’t agree to that.
Especially now that the cliff was so high; she was terrified…
"Wuwu, big brother, please let me go. I—I’m innocent..."
Le Yao Yao was extremely frightened. She was being held by the collar by this man in black, her feet barely touching the ground! The sensation of being suspended like this felt incredibly unstable; if this man in black were to lose his grip for even a moment, her life would be in jeopardy.
Even though the living Yama was right in front of her, she still felt fear!
Le Yao Yao’s heart raced with terror as she glanced at the living Yama nearby. His gaze towards the man in black grew even darker.
His words were as cold as Eternal Ice, chilling to the bone!
"I will say this once more: release him, and I will spare your life!"
Compared to Leng Junyu's words, anyone else would have been terrified beyond measure. However, this man in black was not someone to be trifled with!
After all, he was a member of a cult, having killed countless people, and the malice emanating from him was almost on par with Leng Junyu.
The man in black remained unfazed by Leng Junyu's cold warning.
His grip on Le Yao Yao's collar did not loosen even a bit.
He paid no mind to the blood that continuously oozed from his shoulder.
Despite the chilling wind howling past the cliff, it could not disperse the thick smell of blood, making Le Yao Yao feel nauseous and even more terrified.
Just as she was about to plead for mercy again, she suddenly felt herself being thrown off the cliff, followed by a rapid sensation of falling…
A chill ran through her heart as Le Yao Yao gasped in shock, her mind racing with the thought—
This time, she was definitely going to die!
"Ah—"
Le Yao Yao screamed at the top of her lungs, closing her beautiful eyes to avoid seeing what was coming. After all, this was a bottomless abyss; if she fell down, she would surely be reduced to nothing but bones!
The mere thought filled her with overwhelming fear.
The intense sensation of falling made her heart freeze to its core.
Time seemed to stretch indefinitely; perhaps only a few seconds had passed.
Suddenly, Le Yao Yao felt a tightness around her waist, as if a strong hand had firmly grasped her. In an instant, her little face was enveloped in a warm and sturdy chest…
The biting cold wind that once swept past Little Face was gone, replaced by the familiar and pleasant scent of Ambergris. At this moment, Le Yao Yao still felt as if she were falling, yet for some reason, she no longer felt any fear. Because—
Slowly opening her Beautiful Eyes, she gazed in disbelief at the familiar and handsome face right before her. It left Le Yao Yao stunned and astonished, her throat felt as if it were blocked, rendering her speechless. All she could feel was a deep ache in her nose…
“Your Highness…”
It was the Living Yama!
He actually jumped down with her!
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's heart raced in shock, her Beautiful Eyes widening in disbelief.
After all, she realized that she was plummeting at an incredible speed towards the ground, and the Living Yama was accompanying her…
Why!? What on earth was happening!?
This would lead to death; didn’t he know that!?
Le Yao Yao's heart was filled with both excitement and emotion.
She didn’t even know what to say. After all, that man in black must have intended to jump down with her, and the chances of surviving this abyss were so slim.
It was him!
He had kicked away the man in black and held her tightly in his arms.
Though she knew that the Living Yama possessed extraordinary martial skills, he was still human; he could die too…
Le Yao Yao thought to herself, her throat feeling as if it were choked with something, leaving her unable to utter a single word.
However, she had to admit that having someone willing to accompany her in death made her feel immensely satisfied.
At least, in this world, there were still people who cared about her...
Le Yao Yao contemplated this and slowly closed her eyes, preparing herself mentally for the impending fall.
Just then, she felt a violent jolt in her body, and suddenly, they stopped plummeting downwards.
Confused, Le Yao Yao opened her eyes again.
It turned out that the Living Yama was tightly gripping her slender waist with one hand while holding onto a tree trunk on the cliff with the other.
Although they had halted their descent for now, Le Yao Yao knew it was only a matter of time before they fell again.
The tree trunk was incredibly fragile and could not support both of them for long.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao pressed her pale lips together and looked up at the man in front of her.
What met her gaze were the Living Yama's deep, narrow cold eyes.
"Why?"
After calming her wildly beating heart, Le Yao Yao finally found her voice and asked the man before her.
After all, she genuinely wanted to know why. She was just a mere eunuch, while this man held a noble status; he had no reason to jump down with her. Yet, he had chosen to follow her into the abyss.
Why is this happening!?
Compared to Le Yao Yao's confusion, even the King of Hell himself did not know the reason.
Because at the moment he saw Le Yao Yao fall off the cliff, his heart nearly jumped out of his throat.
A powerful chill of fear surged towards him like a tidal wave, and he was terrified of losing 'him'!
So, without a second thought, he jumped down after her.
At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind—he did not want to lose 'him'!
Although they were in a very dangerous situation now, he had never regretted it.
Especially when he held the person in his arms, his heart felt completely satisfied.
This strange feeling surprised Leng Junyu, but he had no time to ponder it further.
Looking down at the pale little face filled with confusion, meeting those beautiful eyes filled with doubt, Leng Junyu remained silent for a moment before speaking.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine with me here. I won't let you die!"
His voice was firm, deep, and magnetic.
Though his tone remained cold and devoid of warmth, at that moment, Le Yao Yao felt incredibly warm.
Because of the man before her...
And somehow, his words seemed to carry a calming magic.
After hearing him speak, Le Yao Yao felt a wave of reassurance wash over her.
Indeed, he was no ordinary man!
He was a living embodiment of the underworld, a ruthless killer, yet an extraordinarily capable man!
In his embrace, it felt as if no matter how much the sky might fall, he would be there to shield and protect her.
This feeling truly warmed her heart...
"Yes, with the Prince here, I have nothing to fear!"
Once she realized this, the fear that had gripped Le Yao Yao's heart dissipated entirely, and she returned to her usual optimistic self.
After all, death wasn't really something to be afraid of!
Hadn't she already died once? What was the worst that could happen? She could die again, and perhaps she might even return to the modern world!
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao found her calm.
Her face, once pale as paper, slowly regained its color and a gentle smile appeared as she looked at the man before her.
At this moment, the night deepened.
However, the bright moon hung high in the sky, and the stars twinkled brilliantly, filling the entire horizon and making the night sky incredibly beautiful and enchanting.
If only the timing and the place were right.
In such a lovely setting, it would be perfect for a couple to share sweet words under the flowers and moonlight.
Unfortunately, they found themselves precariously hanging on a cliff, with a bottomless abyss beneath them.
This feeling was truly unsettling. Perhaps in the next second, they would meet their end.
Yet even so, Le Yao Yao wanted to savor the feeling of being alive in her final moments.
Le Yao Yao was just that kind of person.
Even in the most dangerous situations, she could face them with optimism.
Moreover, her mood recovered quickly.
Just a moment ago, she was terrified, but now that she had come to terms with it, she could smile brightly.
To Leng Junyu, this side of Le Yao Yao felt both novel and special. It even brought a hint of surprise to his cold eyes.
After all, it was his first time witnessing someone who could still smile in such circumstances.
He truly found her remarkable!
So even if he were to die this time, he had no regrets at all because he had such a special person by his side!
After thinking of this, Leng Junyu's lips curled into a smile as he looked gently at Le Yao Yao.
"Are you not afraid anymore?"
"Yes, I'm not afraid, because the Prince is here! Isn't that right?"
Le Yao Yao nodded, her face filled with certainty. Moreover, her gaze towards Leng Junyu gradually reflected her growing trust.
Meeting Le Yao Yao's trusting eyes sent a jolt through Leng Junyu's heart.
After all, in his eighteen years of life, it was the first time someone had wholeheartedly trusted him!
In his beautiful eyes, there was nothing but complete faith in him.
It seemed that no matter what happened, as long as he was there, everything would be resolved easily, which was why she wasn't worried.
This feeling made Leng Junyu feel incredibly cherished, warming his heart.
He tightened his embrace around her even more, holding her so tightly that it felt as if he wanted to meld her into himself, becoming one.
Le Yao Yao had no idea what Leng Junyu was thinking; she only felt as if all her bones were about to be crushed by his grip.
Yet, despite the pain, she felt a surge of joy in her heart.
Thus, Le Yao Yao slowly leaned into the embrace of the living hell, taking a deep breath of his familiar and pleasant scent of ambergris.
In that moment, she wanted to fully experience his presence because perhaps in the future, she might not be able to feel it anymore...
She didn’t know when it started, but it seemed that she had developed a fondness for the familiar and pleasant scent of Ambergris.
Le Yao Yao sighed inwardly, her heart stirring as if a small stone had been thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread outwards.
She didn’t quite understand what this feeling was; all she knew was that at this moment, she wanted nothing more than to hold the man in front of her tightly.
This was the man she had once feared, but now he filled her with an overwhelming sense of security.
Time passed slowly, second by second. The two remained silent, yet they held each other tightly.
They were unaware of how long this peaceful moment could last.
The tree branch they were perched on seemed uncertain of how much longer it could support their weight.
It probably wouldn’t last much longer, as Le Yao Yao thought she heard a strange hissing sound. She instinctively looked up.
What she saw nearly scared the soul out of her.
It turned out that it wasn’t the branch warning them about their weight; instead—
“Oh my! Your Highness, there’s a snake!”
Le Yao Yao exclaimed, startling Beautiful Eyes into wide-eyed shock.
At the base of the branch lay a thick Black Snake coiled up.
Le Yao Yao hadn’t noticed it before and had no idea how it had appeared. All she knew was that the Black Snake was flicking its tongue and glaring hungrily in their direction, slowly slithering closer.
At first glance, Le Yao Yao was so frightened that she nearly fainted.
After all, she was fearless in most situations, but the animals she dreaded the most were mice and snakes.
This fear stemmed from an incident in her childhood when she had been bitten by a snake while playing in the fields.
Although the snake was non-venomous, being bitten still hurt a lot.
That experience had instilled a lasting fear of snakes in her.
Now, a black snake of indeterminate species was slithering toward them with ill intent, sending chills down their spines.
Before long, Le Yao Yao's entire body began to tremble.
Moreover, as the black creature drew closer, she felt her strength gradually draining away.
Perhaps sensing her distress, Leng Junyu's handsome brows furrowed slightly.
He too had spotted the black snake approaching them.
If he remembered correctly, this was a notorious venomous snake in the area—the Black Mamba.
The Black Mamba preferred to dwell around cliffs and was highly toxic; a mere bite could be fatal even for a Great Immortal.
Additionally, this type of snake had a strong territorial instinct; if anyone intruded on its territory, it would attack without hesitation.
Thus, upon recognizing it as a Black Mamba, Leng Junyu's expression turned grave.
Under normal circumstances, he would never have paid any attention to such a small snake.
However, their current situation was extremely unfavorable for them.
He had not forgotten that they were still hanging on a half-cliff. Moreover, at this moment, he was holding onto a tree trunk with one hand while wrapping his other arm around Le Yao Yao's slim waist. If the Black Mamba were to launch an attack on them, he knew he had to strike first to ensure both of their lives.
Thinking this, Leng Junyu tightened his thin lips and then said to the pale-faced Le Yao Yao, "Hold on tight to me! Wrap your arms around my body and don't let go."
Hearing Leng Junyu's deep, hoarse voice and seeing his serious expression, Le Yao Yao sensed what he was about to do. Although she felt immense fear inside, she also knew that this was not the time for her to be cowardly.
Thus, she gritted her teeth and summoned all her strength to tightly embrace Leng Junyu's slender waist with both arms.
Her legs clung tightly around his.
The position was so ambiguous yet comically absurd.
To Le Yao Yao, it felt as if she were a sloth clinging tightly to a sturdy tree…
But given the current situation, she couldn't afford to think too much about it.
Just as Le Yao Yao had just tightened her grip around Leng Junyu, the Black Mamba simultaneously launched a fierce attack against them.
Its large mouth and sharp fangs glinted ominously in the moonlight, radiating a chilling aura that sent shivers down their spines.
Unfortunately, no matter how venomous a snake might be, when faced with a ruthless killer like him, it could only meet its demise!
Leng Junyu unleashed his internal energy with a powerful palm strike aimed at the Black Mamba.
In an instant, a loud 'bang' echoed through the quiet night, resonating clearly in the stillness.
When Le Yao Yao turned to look again, she saw that the Black Mamba, which had been crawling towards them with ill intent just moments before, was now hanging lifelessly from a tree branch, barely clinging to life.
The corpse swayed gently in the mountain breeze...
"Ugh..."
Watching the swaying dead snake, Le Yao Yao let out a sigh of relief and began to feel a sense of admiration for the living hell.
Oh my!
Having martial arts skills is truly impressive!
Just moments ago, the living hell had used no weapon at all; with just a gust of wind from his palm, he had struck down the venomous snake without even touching it!
Oh my!
So cool! So amazing!
If only she could learn martial arts in the future! It would make escaping so much easier if she ever needed to.
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao felt a surge of excitement and secretly began to plan that she would definitely learn martial arts whenever she got the chance!
However, the thought of Le Yao Yao had just begun to take shape when it seemed that heaven had already denied her this opportunity.
Le Yao Yao only heard a crisp 'crack.'
Immediately after, the branch that had been supporting them finally could no longer bear their weight and gloriously sacrificed itself.
As a result, the two of them fell rapidly down the cliff once again with the breaking of the branch...
"Ah..."
Le Yao Yao was startled, barely managing to scream! She had seen it all.
Without thinking, she immediately clung tightly to the living hell. Little Face also deeply buried himself in his broad chest, waiting for death to arrive.
However, just at that critical moment, suddenly, Le Yao Yao felt a sensation of rising. Before she could react, she felt as if her feet were standing on solid ground.
Solid ground!?
Had she reached the bottom of the cliff so quickly!?
But why didn’t she feel any pain!?
Le Yao Yao was puzzled in her heart and slowly trembled her eyelashes, gradually opening her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.
What she saw before her left her utterly stunned; her eyes widened in shock and disbelief!
Because now they were not at the bottom of the cliff but somehow standing on top of it.
What on earth is going on!?
As Le Yao Yao pondered in confusion, a deep, pleasant voice tinged with concern suddenly rang out from above her head.
"Are you okay!?"
"Huh!?"
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao slightly raised her head and met the cold, stern face of the Living Hell. It was only then that she realized she was still in his arms, tightly holding onto him without letting go!
The thought made Le Yao Yao's face flush; her fair cheeks quickly turned a rosy hue, making her resemble a plum blossom just blooming on a branch in March—beautiful beyond compare!
At the same time, she released her grip and abruptly distanced herself from the Living Hell.
Oh my!
She had embarrassed herself just now!
Feeling flustered, Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes darted around, avoiding looking at the Living Hell's face.
As her gaze swept around, she noticed Nangong Junxi standing nearby, holding a rope in his hand. She immediately understood what had happened earlier.
It must have been just as they were falling off the cliff that Nangong Junxi arrived in time to throw down the rope and rescue them.
With this realization, Le Yao Yao, being someone who valued gratitude, decided to express her thanks. Although she didn't particularly like the Seventh Prince, she believed in repaying kindness. So she turned to Nangong Junxi and said,
"Thank you."
"Hmph! Don't think too much about it. I just wanted to save my senior brother and happened to pull you up as well!"
Nangong Junxi turned his handsome face away, coolly responding to Le Yao Yao's thanks.
However, for some reason, in Le Yao Yao's eyes, Nangong Junxi looked adorably awkward at that moment. She couldn't help but chuckle lightly.
"What are you laughing at!?"
Seeing Le Yao Yao's amused expression, Nangong Junxi asked in confusion, his heart filled with surprise.
How could someone who had just escaped death still be smiling? If it were anyone else, they would have turned pale with fear and been crying or laughing uncontrollably after such a close call!
So this little eunuch was truly one of a kind!
It was a pity that it was precisely this infuriating uniqueness that captivated him so much...
Thinking of this, Nangong Junxi felt a wave of frustration wash over him.
Damn it!
He couldn't continue like this. The other party was a eunuch! He absolutely could not develop feelings for him—he simply must not...
While Nangong Junxi was inwardly lamenting, Le Yao Yao remained blissfully unaware of the inappropriate thoughts he had about her. Instead, she continued to giggle.
"I just like to laugh! I'm laughing at you, like a quirky little child! Hehe..."
"What!? A quirky little child!?"
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi's handsome face flushed, and he angrily retorted, "You're the child! This prince is seventeen years old, much older than you, you little monkey! How dare you call me a child? You owe me an apology!"
"Heh, you're just a child! Seventeen years old—what else could you be but a child!?"
Perhaps it was because she had just escaped from a life-threatening situation; the tension and fear that had gripped her moments ago had completely vanished. At this moment, Le Yao Yao regained her energy and couldn't help but bicker with the stubborn young man in front of her.
However, she was completely unaware that behind her stood a man who had been watching her ever since she left.
Feeling the emptiness in his arms, Leng Junyu's cold eyes flickered for a moment, and he felt a twinge of disappointment in his heart.
...
After returning to Elegant Breeze Pavilion, Le Yao Yao received some care from the living Yama and quickly finished washing up before heading to her room to sleep.
Although she had been overly startled today, Le Yao Yao was also exhausted. As soon as she lay down on the bed, she fell into a deep sleep until dawn.
Moreover, she had a wonderfully delightful dream. In her dream, she became a wealthy lady.
She lay atop mountains of gold and silver while banknotes floated down from the sky...
And there she was, gleefully picking up banknotes while rolling around on the mountains of gold with laughter...
The next day, Le Yao Yao woke up with a smile.
Upon waking, she noticed a large puddle of drool beside her pillow. It seemed that she had laughed too hard in her sleep last night and ended up drooling—how embarrassing!
Le Yao Yao felt a moment of embarrassment as she quickly wiped away the drool and decided to get up, wash her face, and attend to the tasks of the day.
However, as she stood up, a sudden realization struck her. She frantically patted her hands against her chest.
Feeling nothing but emptiness, an overwhelming fear surged rapidly within her—
"Ah—"
Le Yao Yao panicked, shocked, because her money was gone!
"My money, sob sob, my one hundred taels of silver, sob sob, where is it? Where could it be!?"
In a frenzy, Le Yao Yao searched all around the room, but she couldn't find her purse. She was on the verge of tears.
Just yesterday, she clearly remembered picking up her purse. But when had it disappeared? Had it accidentally fallen off a cliff?
Heavens!
Is this some kind of joke?
Was she destined to live in poverty for the rest of her life, never to know fortune?
With that thought, Le Yao Yao felt utterly defeated.
It was as if all her strength had been drained away; she collapsed onto the floor. The once vibrant Little Face now appeared listless and dejected.
"Money, my money, sob sob..."
Le Yao Yao's face was filled with despair, her eyes vacant.
Little did she know that just as she let out that piercing scream, a tall, cold-faced man appeared outside the window.
This man was none other than Leng Junyu!
As he looked at Le Yao Yao's lost expression, a slight smirk appeared on his lips.
Then, with a cold glance, he focused on the bulging pouch in his hand.
This pouch had fallen from Le Yao Yao the night before while she was playfully teasing Nangong Junxi at the cliff.
At that moment, he had seen it but said nothing; he simply picked it up quietly and kept it safe.
After all, he had not forgotten what this little one had said last time—that if he ever had money, she would leave this place in three years.
This damned little servant! Was he not good enough to her!?
Always thinking about leaving; it was time for a proper punishment!
For now, he would keep her money safe so that she wouldn’t entertain any thoughts of leaving.
That… would be just fine!
With this thought in mind, Leng Junyu took the pouch and left with a satisfied smile, while Le Yao Yao remained in her room, on the verge of tears…
After attending to the duties of the Living Yama, he headed to court.
Perhaps due to yesterday's events, it was said that all the cult members who had willingly walked into the trap were completely annihilated, not a single one left.
It was a pity, though, as they had originally intended to capture a few cult members alive to learn the location of their hideout, planning to eradicate these malignant cultists entirely.
However, those cult members had poison hidden in their teeth; as soon as they bit down on it, they would die instantly.
Thus, although all the cult members perished yesterday, they also lost the means to find the cult's lair.
While everyone felt somewhat disappointed about this matter, the fact that so many cultists had been wiped out in one go brought a sense of relief and joy. This time, the cult would surely be more cautious.
The Living Yama left with a satisfied expression. Meanwhile, Le Yao Yao finished tidying up Elegant Breeze Pavilion and headed to the cafeteria when it was mealtime.
The food today looked good. As soon as she arrived at the cafeteria, Le Yao Yao could smell the delicious aroma of the dishes.
Although her mood was quite poor today, upon catching a whiff of the food, her stomach immediately began to grumble.
So, after getting her meal, she piled on more rice than usual and took her seat at her regular spot.
Before long, Little Muzi arrived as well.
Seeing Le Yao Yao devouring her food ravenously left him wide-eyed and speechless.
Unaware of Little Muzi's astonishment, Le Yao Yao only felt satisfied after eating her fill and let out a contented burp. Her mood seemed to improve significantly.
It seems that turning sorrow into appetite isn't such a bad idea!
However, Little Muzi was startled and exclaimed, "Xiaoyaozi, how many meals have you skipped? Why are you eating so much today?!"
"Heh, is it really that exaggerated? I just had an extra bowl of rice," Xiaoyaozi replied lightly to Little Muzi's surprise.
Unexpectedly, Little Muzi corrected her. "Xiaoyaozi, it's not just an extra bowl of rice. You even ate my bowl of rice earlier, and then I had to get another bowl for myself. Have you forgotten?"
"Ah, did that really happen?" Hearing Little Muzi's words, Le Yao Yao suddenly remembered that it indeed seemed to be the case!
Now that she thought about it, she really had eaten quite a bit today!
Could it be that she was starting to develop recently!?
Yes, that must be it!
After all, this body was already sixteen years old; it was about time for her to grow and gain some weight. Otherwise, she didn't want to end up looking like a dried-up sour bean in the future.
With that thought in mind, Le Yao Yao maintained a calm expression. After finishing her meal, she returned to work at Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
...
Leng Junyu returned very late today. Perhaps it was due to his busy official duties.
Throughout the day, Le Yao Yao had not seen Nangong Junxi, which puzzled her a bit. After all, the Seventh Prince usually lounged around the royal residence doing nothing, so it was strange that she hadn't encountered him all day.
However, she didn't dwell on it too much; in fact, she thought it was just as well that the annoying Seventh Prince was absent, as she didn't want to see him anyway.
So, after planning to visit the Elegant Breeze Pavilion, Le Yao Yao lay down on the grass and comfortably fell asleep.
It wasn't until evening that she slowly woke up.
Looking at the setting sun in the west, she suddenly realized that she had slept through the entire afternoon. Goodness! She didn't know she could sleep so soundly!
Le Yao Yao was a bit surprised but quickly noticed that it was getting late and hurried back to the Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
Just then, she spotted a familiar tall figure in the distance, and her heart skipped a beat.
Perhaps it was because of what happened yesterday, but Le Yao Yao felt that she was no longer afraid of this living hell.
Upon seeing him return, she immediately went back to the tea room and prepared his favorite Junshan Silver Needle tea.
She thought to herself that he must be thirsty after returning, and it would be just right for him to have a cup and take a break.
With this thought in mind, a gentle smile crept onto Le Yao Yao's lips.
She didn't even realize that she had started to care about every move of this living hell...
Having brewed a pot of fragrant tea, Le Yao Yao knew that when the living Yama returned, he would surely head straight to the study. Habitually, she picked up the freshly brewed tea and walked toward the study.
A light smile crept onto her lips, one she didn’t even notice herself.
However, the smile on Le Yao Yao's face lasted less than a moment. As soon as she heard the voices coming from the study, her smile froze in place.
“Senior Brother, today at the inn I heard someone say that a girl has arrived, stunningly beautiful, like a celestial being! Many people who have seen her are utterly captivated. Why don’t we go take a look? I want to see if she’s really as beautiful as the rumors say!”
It was Nangong Junxi’s voice! From his tone, he seemed quite interested.
Even without seeing his face, Le Yao Yao could tell he was likely very excited, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
After all, men are creatures driven by their lower halves; upon seeing a pretty girl, they completely lose their reason.
This Seventh Prince was no exception!
No wonder she hadn’t seen him all day; it turned out he had gone out.
Moreover, hearing about a beautiful girl had piqued his interest.
But while he was free to pursue his flirtations, it was truly baffling that he wanted to drag others into his escapades!
Le Yao Yao felt an overwhelming disdain for this Seventh Prince.
Yet, deep down, she began to feel anxious. She wondered if the living Yama would actually heed his encouragement and go.
However, considering the living Yama's disdain for women, if he were to visit a brothel, it would surely be an unimaginable event!
The Seventh Prince was truly something else. If he wanted to visit a brothel for company, he could have at least chosen someone more suitable. Instead, he went for the Living Yama; it was as if he was deliberately seeking trouble!
Le Yao Yao couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, shaking her head in disbelief. She knew that the Living Yama would surely refuse.
With that thought, she reached out and knocked on the wooden door before stepping inside.
To her surprise, as soon as she entered the study, she heard the Living Yama, who had been buried in his work, speak without turning around.
"Alright, we'll go together shortly."
A thunderclap seemed to echo in Le Yao Yao's mind...
What!?
The Living Yama... was actually going to a brothel!?
She couldn't have misheard that!
Le Yao Yao was stunned, her Beautiful Eyes wide open in disbelief as she looked at the Living Yama.
At that moment, the Living Yama lifted his face, and their Cold Eyes met the Beautiful Eyes across the room.
One was bewildered, while the other was shocked...
However, the moment of surprise in the Living Yama's gaze quickly faded, replaced by his usual impassive expression. Le Yao Yao felt a strange discomfort in her heart at his calm demeanor.
Meanwhile, Nangong Junxi stood nearby, surprised that his senior brother had actually agreed to his suggestion.
After all, he had only been testing the waters earlier; even if the Senior Brother didn't go, he would still venture out alone.
He realized that something was off with him and planned to address this abnormality before it worsened.
So today, upon hearing that a beautiful girl had arrived, he decided to go see her that evening.
Perhaps, upon witnessing the beauty of those girls, he would return to normal and stop his errant thoughts…
With this in mind, Nangong Junxi couldn't help but steal a glance at the silent Le Yao Yao.
He saw Le Yao Yao standing there with her head bowed, her gaze fixed on her toes. Her long eyelashes cast a shadow over her eyes, completely obscuring her expression and making it impossible to discern her thoughts.
At that moment, as the sun set, the Luminous Pearl in the study began to glow even brighter.
The soft light gently illuminated her figure, making her appear almost ethereal, like a fairy stepping out of a painting…
For a moment, Nangong Junxi was once again mesmerized.
Moreover, once his gaze fell upon Le Yao Yao, he forgot to look away.
It wasn't until an unknown amount of time had passed and he heard Leng Junyu suddenly cough heavily that Nangong Junxi snapped back to reality. He quickly averted his gaze from Le Yao Yao and pretended to pick up a cup of tea, feigning an air of sophistication while actually just trying to cover up his earlier lapse.
In addition, Nangong Junxi felt a twinge of annoyance within himself.
Damn it! He had promised himself not to provoke this Little Servant again or even glance at her!
How had he forgotten so quickly?
"No way!"
He absolutely could not continue like this!
He had to remember that he was a normal man, a perfectly normal man! Therefore, he must not develop feelings for a little eunuch, even if that little eunuch was quite handsome—absolutely not!
Nangong Junxi kept reminding himself of this, and fearing that he would spiral into more chaotic thoughts, he immediately grabbed Leng Junyu and headed out.
Seeing the two men heading to a brothel, Le Yao Yao felt a bit bored and decided to return to her room.
After all, they were going out to have fun, and as a 'little eunuch,' there was no point in her going along. It was better to avoid seeing anything unpleasant! She might as well take a nice long nap!
Although she had already slept for an entire afternoon, she still felt very sleepy now.
For some reason, she seemed to have developed a fondness for sleeping lately...
Just as Le Yao Yao was pondering this, she suddenly heard Leng Junyu's voice nearby.
"Little rabbit, what are you still standing there for? Change your clothes and come with us!"
"Huh!? Your Highness, you’re going out for fun. I don’t think I should go!"
Le Yao Yao was quite surprised by the words of the living hell.
After all, they were going out to find women; as long as they were happy, what did it matter? Why did they want to bring her along, the little eunuch? That didn’t seem right at all!
However, despite her reluctance, under Leng Junyu's cold gaze, she obediently complied and changed her clothes!
Le Yao Yao, who had initially looked reluctant, found herself filled with curiosity and excitement as she rode in the carriage with Leng Junyu and the others to Weihe. This was her first time venturing out at night since arriving here, and she was amazed to discover that the ancient night could be so vibrant, especially in Weihe.
Weihe was famous for its flower street, lined with brothels and the Pavilion of Performers, all adorned with bright red lanterns. As the moon rose in the west and stars twinkled, the night sky became a lively backdrop.
In Weihe, the lights shone brilliantly, sounds of silk and bamboo music floated through the air, and fragrant boats drifted by, making the night feel as bright as day and bustling with activity.
Particularly at the entrances of the brothels on both sides of the street stood beautiful young women dressed provocatively. They waved their handkerchiefs and laughed sweetly, enticing countless passersby to stop and listen. Eventually, many succumbed to temptation and entered into their gentle embrace, reveling in the pleasures within.
This place was indeed a man's paradise!
Previously, Le Yao Yao had only seen such scenes on television, but compared to what lay before her, those images felt insubstantial. The reality was far more captivating.
Especially striking were the women in revealing attire; their ample curves swayed enticingly as they walked, creating waves that seemed never-ending.
Looking down at her own flat figure, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but feel a mix of envy and jealousy!
Damn it!
They're all women, so why is there such a big difference!? I wonder what they eat to have such impressive chests!
Le Yao Yao gritted her teeth, filled with envy and jealousy.
However, when her beautiful eyes swept over a certain area, she was so shocked that her eyes nearly popped out.
There, outside the Pavilion of Performers, stood rows of handsome men.
These men were no less attractive than the courtesans.
In brothels, the women dressed in vibrant styles, slender and curvy.
And in the Pavilion of Performers, those performers were also dressed in alluring outfits, each one more revealing than the last.
Oh my god! Are they really wearing clothes!?
How come she felt like those were just mosquito nets?
One after another, they exposed large areas of their chiseled chests, showcasing two adorable little grapes, or revealing their long, toned legs.
Some were even bolder, subtly exposing what lay between their legs.
Le Yao Yao stared in shock, utterly dumbfounded!
Oh my god!
Who said that ancient times were very conservative? After arriving here, she found that the people were so open-minded.
Could it be that she was not even as good as an ancient person? Or was she just too innocent?
Le Yao Yao was shocked, but she did not notice that when her gaze fell on those performers, two pairs of eyes were fixed intently on her.
When they saw her looking at other men, they simultaneously frowned in displeasure.
In the end, it was Leng Junyu who quickly regained his composure.
He pressed his thin lips together and lifted his robe before swiftly jumping down from the carriage.
Nangong Junxi followed closely behind.
It was only after seeing that both of them had already disembarked from the carriage that Le Yao Yao suddenly realized and hurriedly jumped down herself.
Looking up, she discovered that they were standing in front of the largest and most luxurious brothel in Capital City.
As expected of the best brothel in Capital City, even the entrance was extravagantly decorated.
The girls standing outside, whether in their attire or appearance, were far superior to those in other brothels.
Despite this, Le Yao Yao could not bring herself to like it.
Especially when she saw those girls rushing towards them like bees drawn to flowers upon noticing their presence, accompanied by a strong and pungent scent of makeup.
Just by the scent, Le Yao Yao's adorable nose had already wrinkled up.
However, that was not all.
When she heard the delicate voices of those girls, each more coy than the last, goosebumps rose all over her body!
Heavens!
What a sweet sound!
It made her shiver involuntarily!
She couldn't understand why those men liked such women. Didn't they realize it was all fake!?
As Le Yao Yao pondered this in her heart, a flash of red floated past her, accompanied by a rich scent of rouge.
A stunningly beautiful girl had already collapsed softly into the arms of the living Yama.
And he... actually embraced her!?
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