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A gentle sweep of his gaze revealed the anxious and uneasy expression on Le Yao Yao's face, instantly clearing the clouds of gloom that had settled over Leng Junyu's heart.
Was his tension and anxiety a sign that, deep down, he still cared for him?
With this thought in mind, a smile unconsciously tugged at the corners of Leng Junyu's mouth.
He smiled lightly.
However, the meaning of Leng Junyu's smile varied among those present.
Seeing the slight smile on Leng Junyu's lips, Le Yao Yao felt a sudden jolt in her heart.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's unease, Nian Sulan felt a surge of joy; indeed—
"Very well, I shall escort you home!"
Leng Junyu's voice remained cold, but to Nian Sulan's ears, it was the most beautiful sound at that moment.
Yet for Le Yao Yao, her heart tightened…
It was evident that childhood friends received different treatment!
"Bai, Junxi, you two go to Ruyi Inn. I'll take her home first."
"Oh, is that so? Then that's fine!"
After a moment of surprise at Leng Junyu's words, Nangong Junxi raised an eyebrow and said cheerfully.
After saying this, his captivating Peach Blossom Eyes glanced meaningfully at Le Yao Yao beside him.
Le Yao Yao stood frozen in place upon hearing Leng Junyu's words.
Inside her heart, it felt as if something was fermenting, an unbearable sourness.
The Living Yama, he actually intended to send this woman back!
Heavens!
Could it be that the Living Yama was...
Interested in this woman!?
As for Leng Junyu's feelings, Le Yao Yao had no idea.
Until Leng Junyu carried Nian Sulan onto the carriage and gradually disappeared from her sight, she remained in a daze.
On the other hand, Nangong Junxi, watching Le Yao Yao in such a lost state, felt a twinge of discomfort in his heart.
"Hey, hey, what are you staring at!? The Senior Brother has already left. Didn't you just say you were hungry? Come on, this prince will take you to eat something delicious!"
"Yes, Yao Brother, let's go eat something first; it wouldn't be good if you get too hungry."
Seeing the disappointment on Le Yao Yao's little face, Dongfang Bai's beautiful deep black eyes flickered for a moment before he immediately spoke up.
Hearing Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi's words, Le Yao Yao slowly came to her senses and turned to them with a light-hearted smile.
"Okay, let's go eat."
……
Ruyi Inn was the best inn in the Capital City. Not only was it elegantly decorated and served delicious dishes, but most importantly, it was the first inn in the Capital City that operated for twelve hours straight.
Whether you come for a meal during the day or for a late-night snack, enjoying drinks and conversation until dawn, there is always a Waiter on duty here to ensure attentive service.
Le Yao Yao and her companions, after leaving the palace in their carriage, headed straight to Ruyi Inn. After requesting an Elegant Room, they immediately ordered the finest food and drink from the Waiter.
The Waiter took the order and promptly began preparing. Soon, the table was filled with an array of mouthwatering dishes that made one salivate.
However, as Le Yao Yao looked at the lavish spread of meat and seafood before her, she found herself lacking any appetite.
Although her stomach was still grumbling with hunger, constantly reminding her of its emptiness, she felt as if all the food had lost its flavor. Even when she thought about eating, it seemed tasteless.
Noticing Le Yao Yao's unusual demeanor, Nangong Junxi furrowed his brows and spoke up.
"Hey, the person who was just complaining about being hungry—why do you suddenly not know how to use chopsticks? Didn't you say you were very hungry just a moment ago?"
"Yeah, Yao Brother, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? Should I take a look at you?"
Seeing Le Yao Yao's gloomy expression, Dongfang Bai also paused his drinking and turned to her with concern.
Upon noticing Dongfang Bai's worried look, Le Yao Yao realized that she was indeed feeling down!
This made Dongfang Bai worry even more, and while she felt surprised, a sense of guilt washed over her.
However, she couldn't quite understand what was bothering her today. She kept feeling a heaviness in her chest. Not wanting to cause Dongfang Bai undue concern, Le Yao Yao forced a smile and said lightly, "I'm fine; I might just be a bit tired from dealing with the Empress Dowager's matters lately. Once I eat my fill, I definitely need to get some good rest!"
After saying this, as if struck by a thought, Le Yao Yao's Beautiful Eyes shifted to Nangong Junxi across from her. She raised her hand and opened it.
"Seventh Prince, a bet is a bet; hand over my hundred taels of silver!"
"Uh, what a little money grubber you are. Here, just a hundred taels of silver, and you keep thinking about it."
Seeing Le Yao Yao reaching out for money, Nangong Junxi felt a bit speechless. In the end, he took out a hundred taels of silver from his purse and handed it to Le Yao Yao, though he couldn't help but grumble a few words.
Despite Nangong Junxi's complaints, Le Yao Yao's face blossomed into a smile as she held the shiny silver in her hands.
"Hehe, silver is the most reliable!"
After receiving the silver, Le Yao Yao finally felt much better.
Moreover, her stomach began to growl with hunger, so she immediately picked up her chopsticks and started eating the dishes on the table.
Seeing that Le Yao Yao seemed to be in a better mood, Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi relaxed and slowly began to drink their wine.
It was no surprise that Ruyi Inn not only had luxurious decorations and exquisite dishes but also boasted famous wines from near and far.
Every time they came here, Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi would naturally not miss out on the fine wines available.
This time, Ruyi Inn had just received a new batch of wine. It was said that this batch was brewed from Magnolia flowers blooming in their prime during this season, making it exceptionally delicate and fragrant.
As soon as the wine jar was opened, the faint floral scent of Magnolia immediately filled the room with its aroma.
Le Yao Yao rarely drank alcohol; after all, she was still an eighteen-year-old girl. She had only had a small bottle of beer occasionally when going out with her dormitory sisters.
Now, watching Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi come here without touching their food but only drinking wine made her quite curious.
"Is this wine really that good?"
"Huh?" Hearing Le Yao Yao's sudden question, both Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi paused for a moment. Then they saw Nangong Junxi holding a White Jade Wine Cup in one hand, looking surprised as he asked.
"Have you never drunk alcohol?"
"I have never tasted the wine here."
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao replied honestly.
Aside from the beer from the twenty-first century, she truly had not drunk any wine here!
However, Nangong Junxi, upon hearing her words, assumed that Le Yao Yao had never had alcohol at all. He immediately picked up the wine jug on the table and poured a glass for her.
Then he handed it to Le Yao Yao and said, "Well then, you should really try the fine wine here. The wine from Ruyi Inn is famous far and wide!"
Hearing Nangong Junxi's words, Le Yao Yao felt a bit curious and excited.
Because the wine smelled truly delightful!
In the small Jade Cup, it was filled to eight-tenths with exquisite wine.
The wine was pure and transparent, with a rich and elegant aroma, subtly infused with a hint of sweetness...
After taking a moment to savor the scent, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but swallow hard. She put down her chopsticks, intending to take the wine cup from Nangong Junxi's hand.
However, she was stopped by Dongfang Bai, who was nearby.
"Yao Brother, you're still young; it's better not to drink. Alcohol is harmful to your health!"
"Oh come on, Old Bai! That's quite amusing coming from you! When I first met you, you were already drinking at fifteen. You really have the nerve to lecture others!"
"Uh..."
Being exposed by Nangong Junxi left Dongfang Bai momentarily stunned, and soon, a faint blush crept onto his fair cheeks.
It was hard to tell if he was drunk or simply shy. Perhaps it was a mix of both.
Seeing Dongfang Bai's somewhat bashful expression, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Hehe, Brother Bai, you look so cute when you're shy!"
She spoke the truth.
It was rare to see Dongfang Bai in such a flustered state.
Especially for someone as stunningly handsome as him.
Clear as dust, delicate as a lotus, he possessed an elegance and warmth akin to clouds and jade.
Just looking at him was comforting!
However, it was surprising to see that such a refined man could also appear so adorable when he felt shy and embarrassed!
As Le Yao Yao pondered this, Dongfang Bai, upon hearing her words, froze for a moment, and the blush on his cheeks deepened.
He then replied, "Yao Brother, a man should not be described as cute."
"Hehe, but I really think Brother Bai is quite cute right now! What should I do?"
Watching Dongfang Bai's increasingly bashful demeanor, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but feel a mischievous urge to tease him.
She sighed inwardly.
Tsk tsk tsk, no wonder he’s a handsome man; even when shy, he looks so captivating that one can't help but stare!
The more she thought about it, the more her beautiful eyes sparkled with delight.
Those starry eyes fell directly on Dongfang Bai's face, causing his heart to race uncontrollably.
Moreover, he felt a wave of warmth rising from his chest all the way to the top of his head.
However, he also knew that Le Yao Yao was being playful and teasing him. In the end, he could only smile helplessly, his gaze toward her filled with unmistakable affection.
For a moment, Le Yao Yao and Dongfang Bai exchanged smiles, leaving Nangong Junxi feeling left out beside them.
To Nangong Junxi, the shared glances between Dongfang Bai and Le Yao Yao were filled with unspoken feelings.
Seeing this made Nangong Junxi feel as if a large lump of cotton had been stuffed in his heart, making him quite uncomfortable.
Then, without thinking much about it, he blurted out what was on his mind.
“Is Old Bai the only one who is adorable? Am I not adorable at all?!”
“Uh…”
Upon hearing Nangong Junxi's words, both Dongfang Bai and Le Yao Yao were left speechless.
Le Yao Yao turned her head and shot Nangong Junxi a sideways glance.
Nangong Junxi's face was scrunched up, displaying a mix of jealousy and awkwardness.
He looked like a little dog vying for attention, which was rather adorable.
Seeing this, she couldn't help but chuckle softly, then blinked her beautiful eyes with a hint of mischief. She lightly parted her red lips and spoke slowly, "Seventh Prince, I've just realized how narcissistic you are!"
"Uh..."
Hearing Le Yao Yao's deliberate words made him aware that she was teasing him.
When he met her playful gaze filled with cunning, Nangong Junxi felt his handsome face flush. He was so embarrassed that he almost wanted to find a hole in the ground to hide in.
Oh my!
What had come over him just now?!
He had made a fool of himself.
However, to be honest, he simply didn't like her being nice to other men or calling them cute.
Even if she thought someone was cute, it should only be him!
While Nangong Junxi was feeling awkward and jealous inside, he suddenly felt his hand empty. The wine cup he had been holding was taken by Le Yao Yao.
"This wine smells wonderful; let me taste what it’s like," she murmured softly. She held the white jade wine cup to her nose and sniffed it before slowly bringing it to her lips for a delicate sip.
As the smooth and delicate wine flowed slowly between her pearly teeth, the rich sweetness and fragrant aroma lingered, leaving a delightful aftertaste that was hard to forget.
Le Yao Yao finally understood why Dongfang Bai and the others enjoyed drinking so much.
This wine was indeed delicious!
Thus, what began as a light sip turned into a complete indulgence with her second mouthful.
After finishing, she felt a slight spiciness in her throat, prompting her to stick out her soft pink tongue.
However, the wine was not too strong; it was just right for her.
The rich flavor made Le Yao Yao instantly fall in love with it after just one cup.
Her finely sculpted little face, as smooth as white jade, displayed all the joy she felt inside.
Her dark eyebrows relaxed, and the happiness in her beautiful eyes was unmistakable.
Although Le Yao Yao did not speak, everyone could tell what she was thinking just by looking at her expression.
"How is it!? Isn't this wine great?"
"Yes, it's really good! This is the best wine I've ever had!"
After slowly setting down her cup, Le Yao Yao spoke honestly.
Seeing how much Le Yao Yao enjoyed it, Nangong Junxi raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of pride appearing on his face as he poured her another glass while saying,
"Of course! This White Jade Wine costs a thousand taels per jar. Although it's a bit pricey, it's definitely worth it!"
"Poof! One thousand taels!?"
Upon hearing Nangong Junxi's words, Le Yao Yao was utterly stunned, her mouth agape in disbelief.
Heavens!
This wine is way too expensive, isn't it!?
One thousand taels per jar; indeed, only royal nobles could afford such a luxury!
If it were anyone else, they might never be able to drink such expensive wine in their lifetime!
Le Yao Yao was shocked, and seeing this, Nangong Junxi couldn't help but chuckle at her astonishment.
"What's so surprising about this? As long as it's good wine, there are bottles that cost over ten thousand taels. After all, good wine is hard to come by! Come on, since you like drinking, let's have another cup!"
Although Le Yao Yao was taken aback by the price of the wine, she thought to herself that since she wasn't the one treating, she might as well enjoy it.
With that thought in mind, Le Yao Yao quickly accepted the drink that Nangong Junxi offered and downed another cup.
Who would have thought that she initially only wanted to have two cups? Instead, the more she drank, the more she enjoyed it, and soon enough, she was downing cup after cup…
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