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“Pfft… cough, cough…”
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao was startled, and the Osmanthus Cake she had just put in her mouth lodged in her throat.
The sensation of being choked like this made it nearly impossible for Le Yao Yao to breathe.
Her delicate little face scrunched up in pain, clearly distressed.
Inside the carriage, the three people present were alarmed at the sight of Le Yao Yao's suffering expression.
Just when Le Yao Yao thought she might be dying, a pleasant scent of ambergris wafted through the air. Suddenly, something cool pressed against her lips, and a deep, husky voice unique to the living hell spoke beside her ear.
“Drink some tea, take a big gulp.”
“Uh-huh…”
Hearing the voice of the living hell calmed Le Yao Yao's frantic heart for some reason. She obediently took a big sip of tea.
With the soothing warmth of the tea, the Osmanthus Cake lodged in her throat finally went down.
“Whew… that almost choked me to death.”
Once her throat recovered, Le Yao Yao let out a sigh of relief, feeling as if she had survived a disaster.
However, after saying that, she realized there seemed to be a strong arm wrapped around her chest…
At this sight, Le Yao Yao was immediately stunned as if struck by lightning.
Her pretty face froze, and her beautiful eyes widened in shock as she scanned the interior of the carriage.
She saw Nangong Junxi still sitting in front of her, his face filled with concern.
Dongfang Bai was also beside her, wearing a similarly worried expression as he looked at her.
However, the position of the Living Yama was completely empty, and behind her, there was a broad chest pressed against her back, along with a large hand gently resting on her chest. This was...
The Living Yama's!?
With a loud 'bang,' Le Yao Yao, who had just regained her senses from the shock, was once again struck by this realization.
At that moment, she found herself lying in the arms of the Living Yama, with his hand still on her chest. Oh my... this was unbelievable.
In that instant, Le Yao Yao felt utterly flustered.
Moreover, her heart raced to her throat.
After all, she was a woman! She was genuinely afraid that the Living Yama would notice something, especially since his hand was resting on her chest.
Thinking about this made Le Yao Yao's entire body freeze up; she didn't dare to move even a little.
Her heart was pounding uncontrollably.
It felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's panic, Nangong Junxi and Dongfang Bai looked at her with deep concern and asked,
"Yao Brother, are you okay?"
"If something's wrong, speak up. I'll get a doctor for you."
Seeing Le Yao Yao's stunned expression and her silence, Nangong Junxi couldn't hide his worry any longer and spoke up.
Hearing Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi's words, Le Yao Yao slowly came back to her senses. She blinked her somewhat dazed beautiful eyes and then forced a dry smile as she said,
"I'm fine... I'm fine now..."
"Ha, it's good that you're fine. You didn't make a sound and almost scared me."
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi, who had been on edge, finally let out a sigh of relief.
Dongfang Bai, still feeling a bit worried, turned to Le Yao Yao and said, "Yao Brother, let me check your pulse."
"Uh, that's not necessary. I'm fine now, thank you, Brother Bai."
Le Yao Yao felt touched by Dongfang Bai's concern. However, she was truly okay now, and the thing she wanted most was to remove the large hand resting on her chest.
Because as long as that hand remained there, she felt anxious.
Moreover, she hadn't forgotten that she was still in the embrace of the living Yama!
"Ahem, um, Your Highness, I—I’m really fine now..." You can let go of me now. Ah, your hand! When will you take it away?!
Le Yao Yao screamed internally while trying to struggle free from the living Yama's hold.
However, just as she moved slightly, the heavy hand on her chest pressed down even harder, forcing her back into her original position.
Accompanying this was the low, husky voice of the living Yama.
"Your chest..."
"Uh..."
With a thunderous crash, Le Yao Yao felt as if a bolt from the blue had struck her directly.
Oh my god, the living Yama just mentioned her chest...
Did he notice something!?
It was no wonder, though. Even though she had wrapped her chest with layers of thick bandages, recently her breasts had suddenly felt swollen and painful, showing signs of development.
She wondered if the living Yama had sensed the softness beneath the bindings...
Just thinking about it made Le Yao Yao feel both anxious and shy.
After all, she was a pure-hearted girl. Aside from the living Yama occasionally pouncing on her for a nibble, she had never even touched another boy's hand!
Now, that damned living Yama was directly touching her chest. Ahhh, she was going to die...
Damn it, hey, have you had enough!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was screaming internally, the living Yama's voice rang out again in her ears, causing her heart to clench tightly, making her afraid to even breathe.
Her heart raced faster, and she could faintly hear the footsteps of death approaching.
Step by step, he drew closer to her...
Could it be that her time was near!?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao simply closed her eyes, opting for a "what you can't see won't hurt you" approach.
However...
"I didn't expect someone so small to have such a solid chest!"
"Uh..."
Upon hearing the living Yama's words, Le Yao Yao's delicate face froze for a moment before she slowly opened her tightly shut beautiful eyes.
It turned out that the Living Yama had not realized she was a woman...
As this thought crossed her mind, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of relief and discomfort. After all, she was a woman.
A woman who had been directly groped by a man, and he hadn’t even noticed she was female—didn’t that mean she had failed in some way!?
Oh no, her chest! Once she left the palace, she would definitely have to drink more milk and eat papaya to enhance her bust!
Le Yao Yao felt a rush of emotions, but the only thing she could be thankful for was that the Living Yama finally removed his large hand from her chest, gently pushed her aside, and returned to his own seat.
However, this time, after settling back into his position, the Living Yama did not pick up his book again. Instead, he reached for the vermilion pot on the table and poured himself a cup of fragrant tea, savoring it with elegance.
His movements as he enjoyed the tea were incredibly graceful.
First, he lifted the lid and gently brushed away the tea leaves floating on the surface before leaning down to take a sniff.
The wisps of milky white Azure Smoke rose lightly, enveloping his cold and deep features in a hazy allure that was simply captivating...
Stealing glances at the Living Yama's face, Le Yao Yao found herself lost in admiration once more, her Beautiful Eyes filled with a hint of daze.
It wasn’t until Nangong Junxi beside her seemed to have an epiphany that he kept looking at Le Yao Yao with his striking Peach Blossom Eyes while speaking.
“Piglet, you still haven’t answered—why do you have ear piercings? The only ones who get their ears pierced are… women!? Could it be that you’re actually…”
At this point, Nangong Junxi’s eyes widened in realization, as if he had just discovered something shocking. He looked Le Yao Yao up and down with disbelief, making her feel utterly uncomfortable as if she were being scrutinized without clothes.
Then, he exclaimed in astonishment with an incredulous tone.
“You’re a woman!?”
Nangong Junxi's words exploded like a missile inside the carriage!
As he spoke, the living Yama paused his tea-drinking, his Cold Eyes widening as he stared directly at Le Yao Yao. Dongfang Bai, equally astonished, turned her gaze toward Le Yao Yao as well.
With a tone of surprise, he exclaimed, "Yao Brother, you are... a woman!?"
"Uh..."
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao's pretty face flushed. Looking at the shocked expressions on the faces of the two in front of her, her heart raced to her throat.
Oh no!
Was her identity as a woman finally going to be discovered!?
If that were the case, what would the living Yama do...?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao's Beautiful Eyes quickly darted back to the living Yama's face, locking onto his slightly surprised Cold Eyes.
Although there was only a hint of surprise in his gaze, she couldn't tell what he truly thought. However, Le Yao Yao couldn't shake off the feeling that once the living Yama realized she was a woman, he would surely be angry!
After all, she had hidden her identity for so long while staying by his side. With his personality, wouldn't he think she had some ulterior motive!?
Moreover, given his disdain for women, would he immediately... kill her!?
At this thought, Le Yao Yao's heart tightened, and her Beautiful Eyes widened in shock.
No!
She couldn't let that happen!
She couldn't let anyone know she was a woman!
Thinking this, Le Yao Yao immediately lowered her Beautiful Eyes, afraid to meet the gaze of the Living Yama.
Because she had realized that the Living Yama's eyes held a sharpness that could see through one's heart. The longer she looked into his eyes, the more it felt as if he could see right through her soul.
So, she was scared!
She could only lower her head, cursing that damned Seventh Prince in her heart while constantly thinking of ways to deceive him.
She couldn't let them know she was a woman! What should she do now!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was in a state of panic, across from her, Nangong Junxi observed her silence and lowered head, further confirming his suspicion that she was indeed a woman, and he couldn't help but exclaim.
"So it really is true..."
He truly was a woman, a woman, a woman...
Upon realizing this, while Nangong Junxi was surprised, he felt even more ecstatic and thrilled!
Yes, thrilled!
Oh my!
If she really was a woman, then the one he had fallen for wasn't a eunuch but a woman!?
Thinking of this made Nangong Junxi excited!
"Haha..."
However, before Nangong Junxi could finish his words, Le Yao Yao burst into laughter.
"Ha ha, you're a woman!? Ha ha, Seventh Prince, you're too funny! If I were a woman, then last time I helped you bathe and change clothes! Wouldn't that mean you were seen completely naked by me, a girl!?"
"Uh..."
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi's handsome face immediately turned awkward.
If 'he' really was a woman, then last time, it seemed he had indeed been seen completely by 'him'...
Just thinking about it made Nangong Junxi feel embarrassed, but inside, a sudden surge of heat rose within him, stirring his heart.
However, although he liked the idea of 'him' being a woman, from 'his' tone, it seemed like it wasn't quite that simple.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Junxi felt even more anxious because he genuinely wished for 'him' to be a woman!
Not only was Nangong Junxi thinking this way, but the other two people in the carriage were also having similar thoughts...
Especially Leng Junyu. Although his expression remained indifferent and cold, heaven knew that at this moment, his heart was racing.
Because recently, he had realized that something was off; he had developed feelings for a eunuch!
This situation troubled him greatly.
Moreover, he also knew that the Little One in front of him despised his closeness, which was why he had deliberately teased him last time.
While it made him grit his teeth in frustration, he had also intentionally started to distance himself from 'him'.
After all, wasn't that what 'he' wanted!?
Although deliberately distancing himself from 'him' was incredibly difficult for him.
Every day, he kept finding things to do to fill his schedule so that he wouldn't think about 'him' anymore.
However, whenever he had a moment to himself, his mind was filled with thoughts of 'him.'
Even the air he breathed seemed to carry that faint floral scent belonging to 'him'...
So unique and pleasant...
He struggled to control himself, constantly reminding himself that the other person was a eunuch, a eunuch! Therefore, he could not entertain any inappropriate thoughts about 'him'!
But what if 'he' were not a eunuch, but a woman!?
If it were a woman, then he would...
At this thought, Leng Junyu looked at Le Yao Yao with cold eyes, his gaze filled with an undeniable intensity, but unfortunately, Le Yao Yao could not see it.
Because she was currently doing her best to suppress her flustered heart, putting on a relaxed and amused expression. Only by doing so could she avoid revealing her true feelings.
Yes, Le Yao Yao, you can do it! You absolutely must hold on!
Although Le Yao Yao felt panicked inside, her face wore a cheerful smile as if Nangong Junxi had just shared something incredibly amusing, leaving Nangong Junxi puzzled.
"Are you really not a woman?"
"Haha, Seventh Prince, although I possess beauty that captivates all and is renowned for my charm, I truly am not a woman! Seventh Prince should consider this: if I were a woman, why would I knowingly enter when I know the prince dislikes women? Wouldn't that be courting death!?"
Le Yao Yao first indulged in extreme self-praise, which made Nangong Junxi and the others twitch their lips in disbelief before she pointed out the disadvantages of sneaking into the royal residence.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Junxi and the others felt it made sense.
After all, it was no secret that the living hell hated women.
Moreover, there were rules in the royal residence stating that even female servants were strictly prohibited from entering.
If one were to violate the rules of the royal residence, the lightest punishment would be expulsion from the palace, while the heaviest could result in fifty lashes followed by banishment.
Fifty lashes could very well kill a person!
Thus, upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi believed them without a doubt.
Moreover, after discovering that Le Yao Yao was not a woman, a deep sense of disappointment surged within him. It felt like a bittersweet joy that had ultimately led to emptiness.
Then, as if recalling something, he pressed further.
"Then how do you have ear piercings?!"
Having anticipated such a question from Nangong Junxi, Le Yao Yao had already discreetly observed Leng Junyu and the other two earlier. In her mind, she quickly formulated a response.
However, she did not speak immediately. Instead, she let out a heavy sigh and furrowed her brows, which instantly cast an air of unspoken sorrow across her features.
Her beautiful eyes gradually filled with a misty sheen, making her appear even more enchanting, as if she were harboring many heart-wrenching secrets.
This sight tugged at one's heartstrings.
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai immediately spoke up.
"If Brother Yao doesn’t want to share, you don’t have to."
Dongfang Bai was always considerate and knew that everyone had their own past they preferred not to discuss, just like him.
Grateful for Dongfang Bai's thoughtfulness, Le Yao Yao smiled back appreciatively.
Yet she understood that if she remained silent, Nangong Junxi would surely be unable to contain his curiosity. To avoid future inquiries that might expose her true identity, she decided to speak up.
With a sniffle, Le Yao Yao forced herself to appear nonchalant and said.
"Actually, it's nothing much. It's fine to say it out loud. The reason I have ear piercings is that I was weak as a child. My parents worked tirelessly for me and consulted many doctors, spending all their money. However, those doctors all said I wouldn't live past six years old. In their sorrow, my parents went to the Mountain God Temple to pray for blessings. Later, they heard from a certain priest that if they pierced my ears and raised me as a girl, my illness would be cured. After all, as the saying goes, women's lives are easier to sustain!"
Le Yao Yao quickly spun a tale of her pitiful background.
Because all pitiful stories evoke sympathy in others. Moreover, after today’s revelation, they would likely never see her as a woman again.
Sure enough, upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Nangong Junxi's handsome brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze toward her was filled with undeniable sympathy.
After all, having been born into the Imperial Family and enjoying endless wealth and luxury, he had never worried about going hungry or anything of the sort.
Now, hearing the words of this Little One before him, Nangong Junxi suddenly felt incredibly fortunate and guilty for how he had treated Le Yao Yao in the past.
After all, she was so pitiful, yet he often bullied her.
Although it seemed he never really gained any advantage over her...
"So what happened next!?"
As guilt and sympathy welled up for Le Yao Yao, Nangong Junxi couldn't help but want to know more about her childhood.
"What happened next? Well, I got better; my health recovered quickly. However, alas, because of my life being saved, my family spent all their money and ended up with nothing. I watched my parents worry every day about providing for us siblings. So, I made a tough decision and sold myself..."
As she reached the end of her story, Le Yao Yao deliberately sniffled loudly and lowered her Little Face while shrugging her Shoulders to enhance the effect.
Sure enough, the simple-minded Nangong Junxi immediately believed her words upon hearing them.
His handsome face reflected sympathy and contemplation as he softly said,
"No wonder you are so greedy for money; it turns out your family is too poor..."
"Uh..."
Hearing Nangong Junxi's words, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth.
Greedy for money, huh?
After all, in this era, she had nothing. Without money, she truly found it difficult to move forward!
Now that the Seventh Prince believed her words, she wondered about the other two.
Although Le Yao Yao felt confused inside, she didn't dare to look up at the face of the living Yama.
The living Yama had an overwhelming presence and piercing gaze. As a mere ghost in front of him, she felt anxious.
On the other hand, Dongfang Bai immediately spoke up to comfort her after hearing her words.
"Yao Brother, if you need any help at home in the future, just let me know. Don't be polite with Brother Bai."
"Brother Bai..."
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao lifted her little face. Her nose felt sour, and a tear finally slipped down from her eye.
And that tear was genuine!
Because of Dongfang Bai's kindness!
He was truly wonderful!
His goodness made her feel touched but also filled her with guilt.
She had deceived his feelings, yet he treated her so well. It was truly overwhelming!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao's tears flowed even more fiercely.
A drop, two drops, three drops...
The crystal-clear tears, like the purest droplets of water in the world, slowly slid down from those beautiful eyes.
The sparkling droplets, paired with that pitiful little face, were breathtakingly beautiful!
In an instant, no one in the carriage spoke, for they were all captivated by the enchanting visage before them.
Before their eyes, the exquisite little face was adorned with tears that flowed like pearls strung on a broken thread, cascading down 'his' fair cheeks.
Faintly, those tiny droplets shimmered under the sunlight, radiating a warm and dazzling glow, so charming and lovely!
Whose heart was completely submerged at this moment, stirred by 'him'?
Le Yao Yao was crying, yet she remained unaware that her tears had awakened feelings in the hearts of the three men present...
In the end, she only noticed a long hand gently wiping away the tears from her cheek, followed by soft words of comfort whispered in her ear.
"Don't cry. From now on, I will always be here for you!"
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