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"White, quickly show him, see how he is!"
After laying Le Yao Yao on the bed in the room, Leng Junyu lost his usual composure, his handsome face filled with evident anxiety.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bai immediately began to examine Le Yao Yao's injuries.
Because Leng Junyu was present, Dongfang Bai only did a cursory check of Le Yao Yao's arms and calves, without a thorough examination.
Looking at her once smooth skin now marred with bruises of various shades of blue and purple was particularly alarming.
Beside them, Leng Junyu saw this and in his deep Cold Eyes, anger was mixed with indignation.
Dongfang Bai felt the same way.
However, after checking the wounds on Le Yao Yao's arms and calves, Dongfang Bai reached out to take her pulse.
As he did so, his previously serious expression suddenly changed.
His starry eyes widened in shock, flickering with disbelief.
Because the Little One beneath him actually...
Dongfang Bai's handsome face showed astonishment, but since he had his back to Leng Junyu at that moment, Leng Junyu did not notice the unusual expression on Dongfang Bai's face.
He continued to anxiously ask Dongfang Bai questions.
"White, you need to say something. What happened to 'him'?"
Seeing Dongfang Bai remain silent, Leng Junyu's brows furrowed tightly, almost forming a frown.
It was only when Dongfang Bai heard Leng Junyu's words that he snapped back to reality from the shocking news.
He turned to look at Leng Junyu, his gaze flickering for a moment, hesitating to speak.
Should he tell him about this?
However, Xiaoyaozi had previously forbidden him from revealing his identity as a woman. Perhaps the child in her womb was definitely not Yu's.
If he informed Yu about Le Yao Yao's current condition, Xiaoyaozi would surely not forgive him once she woke up!
Dongfang Bai hesitated internally for a long time, and in the end, he lightly pressed his red lips together and said, "Xiaoyaozi only has external injuries. As long as I give her some medicine and treatment later, she will be fine."
"Really?!"
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, the tension in Leng Junyu's heart finally eased by half.
The other half would remain until the person in bed was completely healed; he wouldn't be able to relax until then.
"Well, do you really doubt my medical skills, Leng Junyu?!"
Dongfang Bai replied to Leng Junyu's words.
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu finally let out a sigh of relief. However, he remained standing by the bed, his worried gaze fixed on the unconscious Little One.
Seeing Leng Junyu's anxious concern made Dongfang Bai's handsome face darken, his starry eyes flickering for a moment.
After all, having known Yu for many years, he had never seen him care for anyone like this.
Now, Yu was concerned about a 'little eunuch,' and he still didn't know Xiaoyaozi's true identity...
The words Xiaoyaozi had said while drunk last time lingered in his mind. She had said—
She had fallen for Yu...
Thinking of this made Dongfang Bai's heart tighten, and a bitter smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
However, at this moment, he dared not think further because Xiaoyaozi's injuries still needed his attention!
With that thought in mind, Dongfang Bai turned to the worried Leng Junyu and said,
"Yu, you should step outside for now! Xiaoyaozi is fine with me here."
Since Xiaoyaozi did not want anyone to know her identity as a woman, he had to help her keep this secret.
Moreover, out of selfishness, he actually did not want Yu to know that Xiaoyaozi was a woman...
However, Leng Junyu was unaware of Dongfang Bai's thoughts. Upon hearing his words, he simply replied in a low voice.
"I'll stay here; I won't disturb you."
After all, how could he feel at ease when he had not seen 'him' safe and sound for even a day!?
Dongfang Bai understood Leng Junyu's feelings, which only made him more anxious.
After all, Xiaoyaozi was still injured. Although he had just checked her pulse and found that her injuries were mostly external and the child in her womb was quite resilient, she could not be neglected for long. If time dragged on, it would not be good for the fetus.
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bai felt a pang of anxiety and began to consider what excuse he could use to send Leng Junyu away. Just then, Xing strode in and respectfully addressed Leng Junyu.
"Your Highness, the Emperor requests your presence."
"What!?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu furrowed his brows and murmured softly to himself.
"At this late hour, what could my elder brother want with me?"
Although he was confused, since the Emperor had summoned him, Leng Junyu naturally could not refuse to go.
Reluctantly, he turned to Dongfang Bai and said, "You must take good care of him."
The use of the word "must" indicated just how important Xiaoyaozi was in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bai nodded. "Of course."
For this Little One was not only very important to him, but equally significant in his heart...
As Dongfang Bai pondered this, Leng Junyu had already turned to leave, with Xing following closely behind him.
Thus, the room was left with only him and the unconscious Le Yao Yao.
Knowing that Le Yao Yao was a woman and also pregnant, Dongfang Bai immediately instructed Xiao Tang to prepare several buckets of hot water and fill the large bathtub in the room. He then called for Sister Lian.
Sister Lian was a deaf-mute woman in her fifties. After being abandoned by her husband and left with no family, she had been rescued by Dongfang Bai during a chance encounter. Since then, she had helped out at the clinic by cooking and fetching water.
Because she was mute, Dongfang Bai felt assured that she would not speak of today's events and asked her to help bathe Le Yao Yao.
Sister Lian, though deaf and mute, understood lip reading. After comprehending what Dongfang Bai was saying, she immediately responded with a series of "yi ya yi ya."
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai felt relieved and left the room to personally prepare the medicine.
By the time Sister Lian emerged, about half an hour had passed.
Just then, Dongfang Bai had finished brewing the medicine and instructed Sister Lian to wash the clothes that Le Yao Yao had taken off. She also asked Sister Lian to ensure that no one entered the room.
After giving these instructions, Dongfang Bai carried the freshly brewed medicine into the room and closed the wooden door behind her.
Setting the steaming bowl of Azure Smoke on the low cabinet beside the bed, Dongfang Bai took out several jars of ointment from the drawer.
She looked down at the Little One on the bed.
At that moment, Le Yao Yao was clean and fresh after Sister Lian's care, dressed in a loose-fitting garment.
Since there were no other women in the medical clinic besides Sister Lian, and her clothes were not suitable for Le Yao Yao, she ended up wearing Dongfang Bai's clothing.
Seeing Le Yao Yao in her own clothes softened Dongfang Bai's gaze.
As twilight descended, only a single oil lamp illuminated the room.
The brightly burning lamp filled the space with light, casting a gentle glow on the Little One lying on the bed, enhancing her beauty even further.
It is often said that the more you look at a beauty under the light, the more beautiful she becomes.
At this moment, on the bed, Little One lay with her Eyes tightly closed. Her long Eyelashes, thick and lush, resembled the fans of black butterflies, casting two clusters of shadows on her eyelids under the candlelight.
Perhaps it was because she had just bathed; Le Yao Yao's complexion had improved significantly. She no longer looked as pale as paper, and a hint of color had returned to her cheeks.
Her slightly damp Long Hair had long since come undone, cascading over her shoulders and accentuating her Little Face, making it appear even more delicate and petite.
Her body was incredibly small and exquisite. Dressed in his clothes, the sleeves and hem completely covered her hands and feet. At first glance, she resembled a child who had stolen an adult's outfit, which added a touch of whimsy to the scene.
After quietly gazing at the person on the bed for a moment, Dongfang Bai finally got down to business.
He first took her pulse once more, then lifted the sleeves and hem of Le Yao Yao's clothing to tend to her wounds…
Throughout the entire process, the room was eerily quiet.
However, at this moment, Dongfang Bai felt as if he could hear his own heart pounding fiercely.
He had touched women's bodies before; after all, he had practiced medicine for many years and had treated numerous female patients.
Yet none of those women had made him feel so anxious and stirred.
Feeling the skin beneath his fingertips was incredibly soft, like the finest silk, stirring emotions within him.
Subtly, it seemed to carry a current of electricity; every time his fingertips brushed against the skin of the person below, a tingling sensation surged through him, as if even his heart were about to melt from the sensation...
After finally applying the medicine to Le Yao Yao, Dongfang Bai's face was already flushed like a sunset.
His forehead was slick with sweat.
Even his breathing had become somewhat disordered and heavy.
Yet, Dongfang Bai continued to suppress his feelings, enduring until he had finished everything before finally standing up from the bed.
He extended his large hand to wipe away the sweat from his forehead and took a deep breath, trying to steady his wildly beating heart.
However, Dongfang Bai's gaze never left the person on the bed.
His eyes held an undeniable softness...
...
When Le Yao Yao slowly awakened, she felt utterly weak and limp.
As she gradually adjusted, a wave of pain rushed in like a fierce wind. The pain made her frown and draw in a sharp breath.
However, it was her gasp that startled the man who had been dozing off beside her awake.
When he saw Le Yao Yao waking up, Dongfang Bai's handsome face momentarily froze, but then he immediately relaxed, a refined smile spreading across his features.
"Yao Brother, you're awake?!"
"Huh?"
Hearing someone speak beside her, Le Yao Yao slowly turned her head. Upon seeing Dongfang Bai's joyful expression and realizing where she was, she finally recalled what had happened the day before.
With that, her hands quickly moved to her chest. When she felt nothing but emptiness, Le Yao Yao's little face turned pale in an instant.
Oh no!
Where's my money?!
She had clearly tucked it safely in her clothes; why was it gone now?!
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's inner turmoil, Dongfang Bai, sitting on the edge of the bed, mistakenly thought that she was upset about someone changing her clothes—perhaps thinking he was the one who did it. Thus, he quickly began to explain.
"Yao Brother, don't misunderstand! I didn't change your clothes; I asked Sister Lian to do it. Oh, Sister Lian is deaf-mute, so she absolutely won't tell anyone about your situation."
Dongfang Bai hurriedly clarified. However, after hearing his words, Le Yao Yao realized that all of her clothes had indeed been changed. She was now wearing something that belonged to someone else—far too large for her.
However, as she caught a whiff of the scent on her clothes, it was tinged with a light herbal fragrance.
In that instant, Le Yao Yao realized whose clothes they were.
Looking around, the sky had darkened, and the candlelight flickered. In the room, with just a man and a woman present, this scene felt reminiscent of the ambiguous moments she had seen in television dramas. At this thought, Le Yao Yao's cheeks flushed.
She quickly chastised herself for overthinking and shook her head as if to rid herself of those unwarranted thoughts.
Then, as if recalling something important, she immediately looked up at Dongfang Bai and asked, "By the way, who brought me here before?!"
Last night, before she lost consciousness, she seemed to have seen the King of Hell appear. But now, in the room, it was just her and Dongfang Bai; the King of Hell was nowhere to be found. Could it be that she had mistaken what she saw last night?!
Just as Le Yao Yao pondered this in her heart, Dongfang Bai explained to her.
"It was Yu who brought you here. What exactly happened back then?!"
Since they were discussing this matter, Dongfang Bai was also somewhat curious.
After all, when he thought about how Leng Junyu had held the barely conscious Le Yao Yao in his arms, he felt a great shock. Now that Leng Junyu was gone and Le Yao Yao had awakened, he naturally wanted to clarify what had transpired.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao did not hold back at all and recounted everything that had happened before she fainted.
After saying this, as if remembering something, she immediately grabbed Dongfang Bai's sleeve and asked anxiously.
"By the way, Brother Bai, have you seen my purse? I was planning to deposit money at Silver Bank, but then that incident happened, and now my money is not with me. Did you happen to see it earlier?"
Le Yao Yao asked, filled with urgency.
After all, that silver was her lifeline for the next life; it was practically her life!
The last time was a rare opportunity when the Empress Dowager rewarded her with so much silver, but such chances were indeed scarce. She might not have such good opportunities in the future.
So, she absolutely could not afford to lose that silver.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's anxious expression, Dongfang Bai, although reluctant to let her down, still gently shook his head and replied.
"I'm sorry, I haven't seen it."
Dongfang Bai spoke the truth.
At that moment, when he was holding onto Le Yao Yao, he hadn't noticed any purse or anything similar on her.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's originally anxious and tense face immediately fell, and a layer of gloom quickly covered her eyes.
"Oh no, my money, sob sob..."
Her money was truly gone!
Oh my!
Was she destined to never enjoy a life of comfort?
The more she thought about it, the sadder Le Yao Yao became, her eyes turning red.
With her tearful expression, she looked like a lost, pitiful little white rabbit, tugging at the heartstrings of anyone who saw her.
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai immediately stepped in to comfort her.
"Yao Brother, losing money is nothing as long as you are fine. If you ever need money in the future, just come to me."
Unable to bear the sight of Le Yao Yao's sadness and despair, Dongfang Bai spoke gently to reassure her.
Upon hearing his words, the tearful Le Yao Yao lifted her pitiful little face. Her beautiful eyes, filled with gratitude, sparkled in the candlelight, shimmering and captivating.
Such an exquisite beauty would surely evoke sympathy even from a sage, let alone someone like Dongfang Bai, who was full of emotions!
Although he had been immersed in medicine since childhood and had never experienced romantic love, he realized that he was indeed falling for this young lady before him.
Though she was unaware of his feelings and already had someone she liked...
As Dongfang Bai thought about this, a hint of melancholy crossed his eyes.
Then, as if recalling something, Dongfang Bai hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up.
"Yao Brother, do you know about your condition..."
Dongfang Bai's tone was cautious and tentative.
It was difficult for him to bring this up, and the very act of saying it made his heart ache even more.
He never expected that the first time he felt a fluttering heart for a woman, she would already belong to someone else and be carrying another man's child. It seemed that his feelings for her had no chance of blossoming before they were destined to end.
While Dongfang Bai was lost in his thoughts, contemplating how to phrase this delicate matter, Le Yao Yao, sitting on the bed, noticed the gloomy expression on Dongfang Bai's face. She sensed that he was struggling to find the right words regarding her condition. A chill ran through her as she began to understand what was happening.
Her eyes widened in surprise, and she asked nervously, "Does the prince know that I am a woman!?"
So that's why he wasn't here now!?
He knew about her identity as a woman, so he was angry!?
Oh, it must be like this!
With this thought, Le Yao Yao immediately became flustered.
Oh no! What should she do now!?
Would the living Yama get angry and kill her!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was in a panic, Dongfang Bai, standing by the bed, quickly reassured her.
"Don't worry, Yuta doesn't know your identity."
"Ah, that's good then."
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's previously frantic heart began to calm down slowly.
However, she had no idea that her current state was interpreted differently in Dongfang Bai's mind.
Could it be that she was pregnant and Yuta didn't know!?
Or perhaps she liked Yuta and didn't want him to know about her pregnancy, wanting to silently give birth to the child!?
With this thought, Dongfang Bai furrowed his handsome brows and spoke with a serious tone.
"But continuing to hide this is really not a solution; sooner or later, someone will find out."
After all, it had only been a little over a month since the pregnancy began, so her belly was not yet noticeable.
Moreover, her petite stature made it even less apparent.
However, in a few months, her belly would start to show, and then hiding it would be impossible.
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bai felt worried for Le Yao Yao. He was also somewhat jealous that she liked Yu to such an extent.
Yet, Le Yao Yao misunderstood and thought that Dongfang Bai was referring to her identity as a woman. Little Face immediately displayed a worried expression. After taking a long sigh, she turned to Dongfang Bai and said,
"This matter can only be hidden day by day. Also, Brother Bai, since you know this secret, you must keep it for me. No one can find out, especially the prince. Otherwise, I... I... sigh..."
It would truly be disastrous...
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words and seeing her anxious face, Dongfang Bai could only nod and give a bitter smile.
Indeed, he had guessed correctly.
Since she didn’t want anyone to know, especially Yu, he wouldn’t press further.
After all, everyone has their own secrets they prefer not to share, right?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bai nodded and agreed.
"Alright, I will keep this secret for you."
"Hehe, I knew you were the best, Brother Bai."
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao finally felt at ease.
After that, she grew tired.
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai fed her some medicine and let her lie back down to rest properly.
Watching the person on the bed sleeping sweetly, Dongfang Bai let out a long sigh and stayed by Renli's side, wide awake throughout the night...
...
Meanwhile, just coming out of the palace, Leng Junyu hurriedly got back into his carriage and rushed towards the First Medical Hall.
At that moment, he was eager to return home, wishing to see if that person was alright as soon as possible.
Although he trusted Bai's medical skills, as long as it concerned 'him', he still needed to see for himself that 'he' was fine before he could truly relax.
However, at that moment, Xing, who was also in the carriage, seemed to think of something. He took out a heavy wallet from his pocket and broke the silence, respectfully addressing Leng Junyu.
"Your Highness, I found this purse while dealing with those thugs earlier. Inside, there are a thousand taels of silver and quite a few jewels. It seems to be the reward the Empress Dowager bestowed upon Xiaoyaozi last time. I will return it to Xiaoyaozi shortly!"
Despite the considerable amount inside, Xing did not feel any greed.
After all, working under the prince, money was never in short supply.
Though they were dead soldiers, the prince treated them well on ordinary days. If they lacked anything, they could simply take it from the Treasury without hesitation.
Moreover, this money belonged to Xiaoyaozi!
However, as soon as Xing finished speaking, Leng Junyu, who had been wearing a serious expression, suddenly froze, his cold eyes flickering slightly.
When his deep gaze fell upon the heavy purse in Xing's hand, memories of a conversation he had overheard in the garden between Le Yao Yao and Little Muzi came rushing back.
He knew that whenever that Little One had money, the first thought was to leave the prince's residence, which left Leng Junyu feeling quite displeased.
It seemed that today, 'he' had brought so much silver with him because he intended to deposit it in Silver Bank.
Did he not feel safe leaving it at Elegant Breeze Pavilion?!
Or perhaps he was already prepared to redeem himself and leave the prince's residence as soon as the three-year term was up!?
While such actions were understandable for anyone, it still made him extremely uncomfortable.
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu's handsome face darkened, and he immediately reached out with a large hand.
Seeing this, Xing handed over the wallet in his hand to Leng Junyu without a second thought.
Originally, he thought that Leng Junyu wanted to personally return the money to Le Yao Yao. However, after a moment of silence, Leng Junyu solemnly instructed, "Don't mention finding the wallet to him."
"Uh!?"
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Mei and Xing exchanged puzzled glances. Although they were confused, they did not object.
After all, whatever their master instructed them to do, they would do it!
...
When Le Yao Yao woke up again, the sun was already shining brightly.
After sleeping for such a long time, Le Yao Yao felt like a fully charged battery. The injuries on her body only felt slightly sore; there was nothing serious.
She slightly opened her eyes and instinctively stretched her arms wide, letting out a big yawn. She almost wanted to exclaim how refreshing that sleep had been.
Unexpectedly, just as she stretched out her hands, there was a crisp 'smack' sound as if she had hit something.
Accompanied by a muffled groan, Le Yao Yao was startled awake, her drowsiness completely gone. She had thought that the person she hit would be Dongfang Bai, after all, it was Dongfang Bai who had been guarding her bedside before she fell asleep last night.
Without a second thought, Le Yao Yao immediately turned to the person beside her and anxiously apologized.
"I'm sorry, Brother Bai! Did I hit you? I didn't mean to! I... uh, how is it you!?"
When she finally saw the man lying at the edge of the bed, Le Yao Yao felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her entire being frozen in shock.
Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief, and her small mouth dropped open as if a little bird could fly in!
The newcomer, seeing her reaction, couldn't help but speak coldly.
"You are addressing this king; who else did you think it was!?"
Leng Junyu's voice was somewhat icy, his expression dark. The left side of his cheek was slightly flushed, and he exuded an air of displeasure.
After all, he had rushed to the medical clinic right after leaving the palace yesterday. He intended to take 'him' back to Elegant Breeze Pavilion but seeing 'him' sleeping so soundly, he feared waking 'him' up. So he decided to let 'him' stay and kept watch himself, allowing Bai to return home for some rest.
Originally, he had planned to lie down and rest together, but this was just a single bed meant for patients. Thus, he had no choice but to humble himself and rest at the edge of the bed for a while.
However, how could such a position be comfortable for sleeping!?
He had finally managed to sleep for a while when he felt a sharp pain in his cheek, knowing full well that someone had hit him.
But that was not what angered him the most. After a night of restless sleep, his temper was naturally frayed. Not only had he been struck, but he also spent the entire night worrying about the Little One. When he finally spoke, he called out to another man instead. Wasn’t that just adding fuel to the fire!?
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu's expression darkened even further, and his gaze towards Le Yao Yao held a hint of crimson.
That was a sign of sleep deprivation, and at first glance, it looked quite frightening!
Just waking up, Le Yao Yao opened her eyes to see the displeased face of the living hell, which startled her greatly. Even the last remnants of sleep vanished instantly.
Once she regained her senses, she stammered out, “W-Wang Ye!? What are you doing here!?”
She clearly remembered that Dongfang Bai had been guarding her bedside last night. How could it be that when she opened her eyes again, it was someone else? So she couldn’t really be blamed for mistaking him!
As Le Yao Yao cursed inwardly, Leng Junyu merely snorted lightly through his nostrils. Seeing that Le Yao Yao had woken up and appeared to be fine, he immediately stood up from the ground and began to brush off the creases in his Dragon Robe.
At that moment, Le Yao Yao noticed Leng Junyu's actions and saw that he was still wearing the same clothes from yesterday. She was taken aback once more and blurted out without thinking, “Did Wang Ye stay here all night?!”
“Hmph, what do you think!?”
Although his tone remained somewhat cold, Leng Junyu's expression softened slightly at that moment. He raised an eyebrow and cast a sidelong glance at Le Yao Yao before returning to tidying up his attire.
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao was once again taken aback, but more than that, she felt a surge of gratitude.
Just yesterday, when she was in a perilous situation, it was this man who appeared and saved her.
Now, he had kept vigil by her bedside all night. How could she not be moved by that!?
Moreover, how could she not feel overwhelmed?
At present, she was merely a lowly Little Servant, while he was the esteemed Prince Rui, wielding significant power and standing above countless others. Yet here he was, humbling himself to guard her bedside and enduring the discomfort of sleeping there all night. This…
As she thought about it, Le Yao Yao's heart softened, and the feeling of gratitude surged within her like a tidal wave.
After a long moment, Le Yao Yao regained her composure and softly spoke to the man beside her.
"Your Highness, thank you..."
Her voice was very soft, but Leng Junyu was a martial artist with keen hearing and naturally caught her words.
His hand, which had been lightly brushing against his sleeve, paused for a moment before he turned to her and replied coolly.
"If you wish to thank me, then take good care of yourself so you can serve me sooner."
"Uh, Your Highness, I'm fine now. I can serve you."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao quickly replied. To prove that she was indeed okay, she immediately got out of bed and rushed towards Leng Junyu.
However, just as she woke up and felt that her body was mostly fine, only slightly sore, the moment her feet touched the ground, it felt as if all her strength had been drained away in an instant. She lost her balance and fell forward.
Naturally, Le Yao Yao did not crash onto the cold floor but instead landed on a warm, broad chest. A strong hand tightly gripped her waist, preventing her from falling completely.
"Be careful."
A low, husky voice whispered in her ear, causing Le Yao Yao's cheeks to flush with embarrassment. She realized she had made a fool of herself and hurriedly tried to pull away from the man's embrace.
However, her injuries had not fully healed. Although she hadn't felt much pain earlier, now that she was out of bed, every bone in her body felt as if it had been run over by a large truck. The pain made her gasp sharply, and her face turned pale.
"Lie down quickly. Look at you—you're grown up but still so reckless; you're like a child!"
Leng Junyu's words carried a hint of reproach but were filled with concern as well. His handsome brows furrowed slightly.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao felt an overwhelming sense of sweetness in her heart despite the pain coursing through her body.
"Your Highness, I'm really fine!"
"Knowing that the Living Yama was related to her, Le Yao Yao quickly spoke up.
However, the only response she received was a slightly displeased glance from the Living Yama, clearly not believing her words.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao could only helplessly roll her eyes at Red Lips.
Just then, Xing, who was responsible for preparing the medicine, knocked on the door and walked in.
At this moment, since it was morning, the clinic had already opened. Dongfang Bai naturally could not stay with Le Yao Yao any longer, as he still had to assist in the clinic!
Thus, the task of brewing the medicine was handed over to Xing.
Although Xing was a Shadow Guard, he had sustained quite a few injuries in the past. When he didn't go to see a doctor, he would brew medicine for himself in the small kitchen, so he was already quite familiar with this process.
Now, having just finished brewing the medicine, he brought it over and immediately broke into a bright and cheerful smile upon seeing that Le Yao Yao had already woken up.
"Hey, Xiaoyaozi, you're awake!? Here, take your medicine first!"
Hearing Xing's words, Le Yao Yao immediately smiled back at him and said, "Thank you, Xing. Sorry to have worried you all."
Due to Xing's carefree personality—he was only seventeen—despite being a Shadow Guard, he maintained an upbeat demeanor. Whenever he had free time, he would chat with Le Yao Yao about gossip or share light banter. Therefore, they got along quite well."
Seeing Xing personally preparing medicine for her, Le Yao Yao was naturally filled with gratitude and responded with a polite smile.
However, she was unaware of just how beautiful she looked at that moment.
Although Dongfang Bai had let her hair down when leaving last night, fearing that Leng Junyu might appear and discover something, she had Sister Lian help Le Yao Yao secure a chest band. Nevertheless, she was still wearing the white Long Robe that belonged to Dongfang Bai.
Due to Le Yao Yao's petite stature, even though Dongfang Bai was slender, he was not short. Thus, the robe appeared on Le Yao Yao as if a child were playfully wearing an adult's clothing—somewhat amusing yet incredibly cute.
This made her look even more delicate and charming.
Her small face had already regained its rosy hue.
Her dark eyebrows arched like hooks, her upturned nose elegant, and her tiny cherry lips resembled cherry blossoms blooming in winter—so enticingly sweet.
Most captivating were her beautiful eyes, resembling flowing water.
Having just woken up, they still held a hint of drowsiness mixed with a touch of mistiness.
At this moment, her smile was a blend of allure and disarray, with a hint of laziness interwoven within.
Though merely sitting on the bed, she could not hide her breathtaking beauty that could captivate anyone.
This was a face capable of driving men and women alike to madness!
Although Xing was a Shadow Guard, he had long since cast aside matters of love and affection.
After all, for those like him who served as Shadow Guards, their lives belonged to their master. They were commanded to live or die at their master's will, leaving no room to discuss the romantic feelings that ordinary people might have.
However, despite this, he was still just a seventeen-year-old youth. When Le Yao Yao flashed her lazy and charming smile, he couldn't help but be utterly captivated.
Yet, in that moment of astonishment, before he could think too much about it, he quickly regained his composure.
It wasn't that his self-control was particularly strong; rather, it was the sharp, gloomy gaze beside him—filled with violence and killing intent—that pulled him out of his momentary daze.
Upon seeing Leng Junyu's dark expression, Xing felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately lowered his gaze and dared not look at the person on the bed again.
He obediently extended the medicine in his hand towards Le Yao Yao.
However, before Le Yao Yao could take it, a large hand reached over and took it instead.
"I'll handle this."
"Yes."
At those words, after handing over the bowl of medicine, Xing quickly stepped aside.
Le Yao Yao didn't notice the expressions exchanged between the two men. When she saw Leng Junyu take the bowl of medicine as if he intended to feed her himself, she was taken aback and felt a mix of surprise and flattery.
"Your Highness, Your Grace, I can manage on my own."
When Le Yao Yao said this, her face showed a hint of panic, making her words come out somewhat stammering.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu merely smiled slightly at the corners of his mouth. He did not insist on Le Yao Yao's compliance but instead placed the bowl of medicinal soup on the low cabinet beside the bed.
"The medicine is a bit hot; wait for it to cool down before drinking."
"Oh, okay. Thank you, Your Highness."
Seeing the usually stern and ruthless figure show such gentleness and care was something Le Yao Yao found quite unfamiliar.
After a nervous chuckle, Le Yao Yao seemed to remember something. Her eyes widened in surprise as she exclaimed.
"By the way, Your Highness, there's something else I don't know if you are aware of!?"
Le Yao Yao's sudden exclamation caused both individuals in the room to turn their heads in curiosity.
However, at that moment, Le Yao Yao didn't care about how startled she appeared. She immediately turned to Leng Junyu and asked.
"Yesterday, I intended to go to Silver Bank to deposit the rewards given by His Majesty and the Empress Dowager from last time. I planned to use it when I leave the residence in the future. Unfortunately, I encountered some thugs along the way. Thankfully, Your Highness came to my aid and saved my life. I am truly grateful. However, my purse was lost last night. I wonder if Your Highness happened to find it!?"
As she spoke the last part, Le Yao Yao looked at Leng Junyu with hopeful eyes, not blinking even once.
The pitiful look on her face, with her big eyes sparkling, resembled that of a sad little puppy, evoking a sense of compassion.
If it were anyone else, they would have been heartbroken and treated her with utmost care.
However, at this moment, as he looked at that Pitiful Little Face, Leng Junyu was instead thinking about what Le Yao Yao had just said.
He mentioned that he planned to go to the Silver Bank to deposit the money, saving it for when he eventually left the estate.
Indeed, his desire to leave the royal residence had never faded.
With this thought, Leng Junyu's expression darkened slightly. He pursed his lips and spoke without hesitation.
"I haven't seen it."
"Oh..."
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's previously hopeful Little Face immediately fell, her head drooping in disappointment. She naturally didn't notice that beside her, Xing's mouth twitched at Leng Junyu's words.
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