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"Last night's incident was purely accidental! I didn't mean to do it. As soon as I realized you were a girl, I immediately helped you get dressed, so you can rest assured..."
Although Dongfang Bai said this, his handsome face had already turned as red as a tomato after finishing his words.
Le Yao Yao felt the same way.
After all, she had never been seen naked by a boy before and had no idea how much Dongfang Bai had actually seen, or if he had seen everything.
Oh my gosh! How embarrassing!
Le Yao Yao felt shy in her heart, her little face hanging low. Her cheeks were just as flushed as Dongfang Bai's.
In that moment, both of them were blushing and too shy to speak, creating an awkward atmosphere.
As the silence stretched on, it was Le Yao Yao who finally broke the quiet.
After all, she still had many questions lingering in her mind.
"Is there anyone else who knows I'm a girl besides you? Does Nangong Junxi know? He was there too!"
Le Yao Yao asked anxiously.
Hearing this, Dongfang Bai gently shook his head and smiled.
"At that time, Junxi was already passed out from drinking, so he didn't know your identity at all."
"Oh, that's good..."
Hearing Dongfang Bai say this, Le Yao Yao's previously anxious heart finally settled down.
After all, if it had to be someone discovering her secret, she would prefer it to be Dongfang Bai.
Not for any other reason, but because she trusted him!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao let out a long sigh of relief.
Since waking up today, her heart had been in turmoil, filled with unease and dread.
She cherished her life dearly; if the person who discovered her secret last night had been a living nightmare, her life would surely be in danger.
If it had been Nangong Junxi, the living nightmare was his senior brother, and he would definitely tell him. In that case, she would have only one fate.
However, with Dongfang Bai, she felt much less worried.
Just as Le Yao Yao was feeling relieved, she noticed that Dongfang Bai remained silent, quietly watching her.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's cheeks flushed slightly. Then, as if recalling something, she asked,
"Aren't you going to ask why I was disguised as a eunuch?"
"If I ask, will you tell me?"
In response to Le Yao Yao, Dongfang Bai merely curled his lips and asked a rhetorical question.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao, also known as Little Face, was momentarily taken aback. However, she quickly shook her head and replied honestly.
"No."
After all, this was a question to which she herself had no answer!
Ever since she had crossed over to this unfamiliar dynasty, she had been living in someone else's place.
She didn’t even know what identity this body held, let alone why she had to disguise herself as a eunuch.
So, if Dongfang Bai were to truly ask her the reason behind it, she would be at a loss for words!
On the other side, upon hearing Le Yao Yao's candid response, Dongfang Bai showed no signs of anger. Instead, he smiled and said,
"Since that's the case, I won't ask."
He understood that everyone has their own secrets, and he respected her wishes.
Perhaps one day, he would uncover the truth from her lips.
At Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes sparkled, and her heart warmed at his simple statement.
He truly is a man who understands respect and consideration for others!
She must have accumulated good fortune in her past life to encounter such a wonderful Big Brother in this one!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt a sweet warmth in her heart. Her pleasant mood gradually brought forth a gentle and charming smile on her beautiful face.
"Brother Bai, you are so kind!"
Le Yao Yao praised him sincerely, without a hint of flattery.
She genuinely believed that Dongfang Bai was a good person!
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words and seeing her radiant smile, with her beautiful eyes sparkling like clear, untainted spring water, Dongfang Bai felt a stir in his heart. The deep black of his eyes reflected a hint of admiration and fascination that even he had not realized.
Then, as if struck by a thought, Le Yao Yao continued, "So Brother Bai, you will keep this secret for me, right?"
She spoke with a gaze filled with earnest pleading directed at Dongfang Bai.
With slightly furrowed dark eyebrows and beautiful eyes shimmering, her small mouth curled up ever so slightly. The sight of her delicate demeanor was so endearing that it made it hard for anyone to refuse her request.
Seeing the pleading look in Le Yao Yao's eyes and hearing her slightly spoiled tone made Dongfang Bai's heart soften. She resembled an adorable little kitten, evoking a protective instinct within him.
Without a moment's hesitation, he nodded and said, "Alright."
"Hehe, I knew Brother Bai was the best!"
As soon as Dongfang Bai gave his answer, Le Yao Yao cheered with delight.
Her radiant smile was like the warm sunshine of March, pleasant and inviting. Her beautiful eyes sparkled like natural gems, clear and pure, shining brilliantly!
Moreover, Dongfang Bai noticed that the Little One's smile seemed to be contagious.
Her words filled his heart with sweetness, as if it had been drenched in honey.
She said he was the best!
Hehe...
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but meet Le Yao Yao's gaze and share a smile with her.
At that moment, the blazing sun hung high in the sky, and the afternoon sunlight was filled with endless charm, making the entire land feel as if it were in a great furnace.
However, Le Yao Yao and the others were currently standing beneath the Centennial Tree.
The Centennial Tree had dense foliage, its branches intertwining to completely block out the harsh sunlight outside.
Only the scattered, colorful lights softly illuminated the surroundings, making everything appear dreamlike and ethereal.
Even the breeze carried a hint of warmth and a light herbal fragrance, creating a delightful atmosphere.
At this moment, beneath the lush green Centennial Tree, two handsome men exchanged smiles. The scene was as beautiful as a vibrant watercolor painting, captivating and breathtaking.
However, just as this poetic and pleasant afternoon unfolded, a strange sound suddenly broke the enchanting atmosphere.
The odd noise came from within Le Yao Yao's own stomach.
Her smile faltered for a moment, quickly replaced by a flush of embarrassment and shyness.
She playfully scratched the back of her head, her Beautiful Eyes narrowing as she chuckled at Dongfang Bai.
“Brother Bai, I’m hungry. Do you have anything delicious?”
“Hehe, of course I do. Just wait a moment.”
Seeing Le Yao Yao’s bashful expression made Dongfang Bai smile warmly. He stood up and walked into the house. In less than a minute, he returned with a plate of food.
When Le Yao Yao saw what was on the plate, her Beautiful Eyes lit up with excitement.
“Wow, it’s Osmanthus Cake and Soup Dumplings! These are my favorites!”
“Hehe, if you like them, feel free to eat as much as you want. Don’t be shy.”
Seeing Le Yao Yao's face filled with surprise was like witnessing a child’s joy, making it impossible not to like her from the bottom of one's heart.
When Le Yao Yao heard Dongfang Bai's words, she unceremoniously picked up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and began to eat.
As she tasted the sweet and fragrant flavor, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but praise it endlessly.
"Wow, this is really delicious! Brother Bai, I didn't know you liked these two things too. Didn't Seventh Prince say you didn't like sweets last time?!"
Le Yao Yao remembered that during their last carriage ride, Nangong Junxi had mentioned that none of them enjoyed sweet foods!
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Dongfang Bai merely smiled lightly and replied.
"Well, I never liked sweets before because I didn't realize they could be so delicious!"
After saying this, Dongfang Bai also picked up a piece of Osmanthus Cake to try.
Previously, he would never have touched such sweet treats.
However, as long as it was something she liked, he would come to like it too.
Moreover, knowing she was returning today, he had long prepared these treats because seeing her enjoy them so much brought him immense satisfaction. It made him feel that the world was truly beautiful.
As long as he saw her happy, his heart felt joyful as well...
Of course, Le Yao Yao was completely unaware of Dongfang Bai's thoughts.
Because right now, she was solely focused on the delicious food in front of her.
So, she never stopped eating.
Though her manner of eating was not elegant, to Dongfang Bai, it appeared incredibly simple and genuine.
However, when he saw Le Yao Yao actually finish an entire plate of Osmanthus Cake and Soup Dumplings, a hint of surprise crossed his deep black eyes.
After all, it was the first time he had encountered a girl who could eat so much...
As Le Yao Yao polished off the last Soup Dumpling, she licked the crumbs off her fingers with a look of pure satisfaction.
Her delicate little tongue gently licked her fingers, resembling an adorable little kitten indulging in a treat.
Yet, she was unaware that this action made Dongfang Bai's heart skip a beat.
Images from last night flooded his mind uncontrollably.
He thought of this delicate Little One, her long hair cascading down and brushing against her shoulders.
Her clothes had nearly slipped away, leaving only a faint glimpse of her slender straps.
That scene was so enchanting and alluring that it lingered in his mind throughout the entire night.
In his heart, it was a memory that he couldn't shake off...
The more Dongfang Bai thought about it, the more focused her gaze became on the comments.
Gradually, Le Yao Yao also noticed the attention Dongfang Bai was directing at her. However, she merely assumed that it was due to her earlier eating habits and the amount of food she had consumed that had startled Dongfang Bai.
After all, she had just devoured a large plate of Soup Dumplings and Osmanthus Cake, with Dongfang Bai only having eaten one or two while the rest had all gone into her stomach.
At the time, the food had been so delicious that she hadn’t thought much of it, but now she realized that she had eaten quite a lot. It was no wonder Dongfang Bai looked at her with such a peculiar expression.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt a bit embarrassed, her cheeks flushing slightly as she chuckled awkwardly.
"Hehe, it seems like I’m going through a growth spurt lately, so naturally I eat more..." she said with a laugh.
"I see. Are you full then? If you want more, I can ask Xiao Tang to go buy some," Dongfang Bai immediately replied.
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao shook her head and smiled.
"No, I'm full already. Hehe..."
"That's good. At your age, you should be eating more."
Dongfang Bai didn’t doubt Le Yao Yao's words at all.
After all, Le Yao Yao's body was only sixteen years old; it was perfectly normal for her to eat a lot since she was still growing.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao smiled and nodded. Then, her eyes caught something, and they sparkled with excitement.
"Wow, Brother Bai, you can play the piano!?"
Le Yao Yao's tone was a bit surprised, and her gaze remained fixed on the guqin placed in front of the flowers.
She had never noticed this guqin before; it must have just been set here today.
Dongfang Bai, hearing Le Yao Yao's words, followed her gaze to glance at the guqin.
This guqin had always been with him, but he usually kept it inside. Today, seeing the nice weather, he suddenly felt like playing it, so he brought it out.
However, he had only taken it out earlier without playing it. Now, upon hearing Le Yao Yao's comment, his deep black eyes flickered for a moment as he smiled gently.
"I know a little."
"Hehe..."
Hearing Dongfang Bai's response, Le Yao Yao slowly withdrew her gaze from the guqin and turned to look at the man in front of her.
He was dressed in white, exuding an ethereal quality. His black hair flowed like a waterfall, and his features were strikingly clear. Every movement he made radiated elegance and grace.
Despite being exceptionally talented, he remained humble and courteous, making it hard not to like him.
Knowing that Dongfang Bai was being modest, Le Yao Yao immediately lifted her little face, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation as she earnestly asked him.
"Brother Bai, could you play the piano for me?"
Facing Le Yao Yao's pleading and hopeful beautiful eyes, Dongfang Bai's deep black eyes flickered for a moment. Then, his red lips curved into a smile as he raised an eyebrow and replied, "Why not?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Bai stood up from his seat and walked steadily toward the flower bushes.
There, he placed the guqin on a stone table in front of the flowers.
Surrounding the stone table were many Morning Glories.
Since Morning Glory is also a type of traditional Chinese medicine, when Dongfang Bai chose this house, he had not allowed anyone to remove them upon seeing the backyard filled with these flowers.
At this moment, the Morning Glories in the backyard were blooming vibrantly.
Although the flowers had a simple shape, they were strikingly colorful and abundant. They adorned the lush green leaves beautifully!
However, if Le Yao Yao were to say it, no matter how beautiful the scenery was, it only served to highlight the otherworldly elegance of that man!
The man was dressed in snow-white garments, completely unblemished.
As he moved, a gentle breeze stirred, causing his clothes to flutter and his long hair to rise behind him in a graceful arc.
This accentuated his handsome face even more, making him a sight to behold, radiating charm and grace!
Upon seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but feel a wave of astonishment wash over her!
She thought to herself.
A man as delicate as dust and pure as a lotus is truly rare in this world!
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in admiration, she noticed the man had elegantly taken his seat. He then slightly raised his handsome face and asked her with a gentle smile.
"Which piece would you like to hear?"
"Uh..."
Hearing that smooth and refined voice, Le Yao Yao snapped back to reality from her reverie of beauty. After a brief moment of surprise, she immediately smiled and replied.
"Brother Bai can decide!"
After all, she wasn't familiar with what beautiful melodies existed in this era.
"Alright, then I shall play 'Drunken Breeze'!"
As Dongfang Bai finished speaking, his long, cool hand gracefully descended onto the strings of the guqin.
His hands were fair-skinned, with long fingers and distinct knuckles, looking as if they were pieces of art displayed in a gallery.
Just as Le Yao Yao was admiring him in her heart, she watched as he gently stroked the body of the guqin before swiftly plucking the strings with his elegant fingers.
In an instant, beautiful notes flowed from his fingertips.
The clear and melodious sound of the piano was captivating, like a gentle stream over a small bridge, and as enchanting as a garden in full bloom.
As the delicate music lingered, it gradually enveloped the listener, drawing them into a world of enchantment, where they became blissfully lost…
The beautiful piano melody danced around her ears, and Le Yao Yao felt as if she were immersed in a world bursting with flowers, where thousands of colorful butterflies flitted about.
Their fluttering wings were so lively, so free and joyful.
In the distance, she could faintly hear the sound of a stream flowing gently, so distant and ethereal…
For a moment, Le Yao Yao was entranced, lost in the music. A charming smile appeared on her lips, inspired by the beautiful scene painted before her by the enchanting melody.
That smile was so bright and joyful that anyone who saw it would feel an immediate sense of comfort.
Thus, amidst the vibrant blossoms, two figures stood out against the colorful backdrop.
One was handsome and elegant, exuding an extraordinary charm.
The other shone like spring flowers and was as lovely as the autumn moon.
One was focused on playing the piano while the other listened with rapt attention.
A gentle breeze blew softly, causing Floral Array to sway with the wind, as if colorful fairies were dancing gracefully.
The lush treetops swayed gently, producing a soft rustling sound.
A man, lost in his music, had slowly lifted his gaze without anyone noticing.
His eyes seemed to reflect the golden sunlight, sparkling brilliantly. He stared intently at the Little One not far in front of him, a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Le Yao Yao, completely absorbed in the enchanting melody, was blissfully unaware of the man's affectionate gaze.
At that moment, she was entranced by the beautiful music, unable to pull herself away.
It wasn't until the last note faded into silence that Le Yao Yao slowly came back to her senses. Immediately, she erupted into enthusiastic applause.
"Oh my! What a beautiful piece! Such lovely music! Brother Bai, you are amazing!"
Le Yao Yao exclaimed excitedly, her eyes filled with deep admiration as she looked at Dongfang Bai.
After all, it was the first time in her life that she had heard such a beautiful piece—so ancient and elegant.
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words and seeing her excited little face, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but notice the sincerity and clarity of her smile. It was as beautiful as a blooming peach blossom, captivating beyond measure!
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai's deep black eyes flickered for a moment before he smiled softly and said, "You're being too dramatic, heh heh..."
With a gentle smile, Dongfang Bai knew well that his musical talent was exceptional; everyone who had heard him play praised him endlessly.
However, there was no one’s praise that brought him such joy.
Now, listening to the Little One in front of him, her words devoid of flattery, her tone so excited and sincere, made his heart feel light with happiness.
At that moment, still captivated by the music from earlier, Le Yao Yao suddenly seemed to think of something. Her Beautiful Eyes lit up instantly as she rushed to Dongfang Bai, her eyes filled with anticipation. She tightly grasped Dongfang Bai's hands together in a pleading manner and said earnestly,
“Brother Bai, your playing is amazing! It sounds so beautiful that I want to learn how to play too! Will you teach me?”
“What!? You want to learn how to play?!”
Dongfang Bai was momentarily taken aback by Le Yao Yao's words, clearly surprised by her request.
“Yes, I do!”
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai’s response, Le Yao Yao nodded vigorously.
She had always loved expressing herself through music. Although she had never touched a guqin before, after hearing Dongfang Bai play just now, the desire to learn blossomed within her heart.
She truly wanted to learn how to play! She hoped that one day she could produce such wonderful melodies like Dongfang Bai!
With this thought in mind, a sense of determination and longing surged in Le Yao Yao's eyes.
Seeing the resolve shining in Le Yao Yao's gaze made Dongfang Bai understand her determination.
After a moment of silence, he smiled and replied.
"Alright, I can teach you."
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao was momentarily taken aback, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled brightly.
"Really? Brother Bai, you can really teach me!?"
"Hehe, it's nothing. As long as you want to learn, I'll teach you. However, we need to make it clear first: learning the piano requires dedication. You must not give up halfway."
At this point, Dongfang Bai's expression became more serious and solemn.
He took on the demeanor of a strict teacher; after all, learning to play the piano requires respect for the instrument. To give up midway is to show disrespect to the piano!
Le Yao Yao understood this well and immediately nodded in affirmation.
"Yes, I understand, Brother Bai!"
"Hehe, that's good. Now I'll teach you how to play. First, I'll play it again; you just watch me. The more you see, the more you'll gradually understand."
Dongfang Bai smiled and returned to his position, nodding slightly before closing his eyes. The melody of Drunken Breeze flowed from his fingertips once more...
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