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After the conversation earlier, Le Yao Yao was unsure whether Leng Junyu had acted intentionally or unintentionally; in any case, she was drenched in cold sweat.
It happened to be a scorching summer day, and the fright she had just experienced left her clothes damp and heavy against her back, making her feel quite uncomfortable.
Thus, after escaping to her room, Le Yao Yao quickly gathered a few pieces of clothing and planned to head to the backyard for a bath.
At that moment, it was around eight o'clock in the evening.
The moon hung high in the sky, and the stars sparkled brightly.
Unlike modern times, ancient nights lacked vibrant nightlife, so people would typically wash up early and retire to their rooms for rest.
Elegant Breeze Pavilion was vast and spacious, with pavilions and buildings arranged in an orderly manner.
With flowing streams and winding corridors, every structure was elegantly built without losing its grandeur.
At this moment, Mei and Xing were not in the residence; the living Yama was still at Bamboo Grove, likely busy handling some documents before returning.
Therefore, Le Yao Yao felt no fear of being seen while bathing in the backyard.
Moreover, having lived here for two months, aside from the unexpected return of Mei and Xing last time, everything else had been peaceful.
She also knew that the living Yama would not come to the backyard at this hour. So after grabbing her clean change of clothes, Le Yao Yao made her way to the backyard.
In the backyard, a simple bathing area had been constructed; it had never been used by anyone before but had now become Le Yao Yao's exclusive space.
Le Yao Yao hung her clean clothes inside the makeshift bathroom. She then carried two large buckets of water from the well outside into the bathroom and was just about to close the door. This way, even if someone came by, they wouldn’t be able to see inside.
Unexpectedly, just as Le Yao Yao was about to close the wooden door of the bathroom, a long hand suddenly appeared, preventing her from shutting it.
"Uh?"
Caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the hand, Le Yao Yao was momentarily stunned, her delicate face frozen in surprise. Then, her beautiful eyes shifted, following the long hand to its owner.
When she finally saw who it was, she felt as if she had been struck by a thunderbolt, completely shocked.
The night was enchanting, with the soft glow of the moonlight enveloping the earth, adding an indescribable ripple to the surroundings.
A man dressed in black stood there, his lanky figure and unruly black hair cascading down his back.
His black attire blended almost seamlessly with the night, and his features merged into the darkness, giving him a mysterious aura akin to that of a specter.
At first, Le Yao Yao was unaccustomed to the darkness and was startled by his sudden presence.
However, upon recognizing who he was, her shock deepened because this man was none other than the living hell who should have been at the Bamboo Grove!
Seeing Leng Junyu suddenly appear before her, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of astonishment and confusion. Her beautiful eyes, filled with disbelief and shock, stared at him without blinking.
"Wang, Wang Ye?! What are you doing here?"
This place was not somewhere he usually ventured!
After all, it was quite remote and shabby, so very few people came here. Moreover, since it was nighttime, it was even less likely for anyone to be around.
Le Yao Yao boldly brought her clothes to bathe here.
Unexpectedly, the living hell appeared tonight.
As she thought about the strange behavior of Leng Junyu tonight, she felt as if he sensed something, causing Le Yao Yao to be shocked. She looked into the man's beautiful eyes, which gradually filled with caution.
Though he noticed the unusual glint in Le Yao Yao's gaze, the man remained unfazed. He merely curled his lips slightly and addressed the shocked and wary Le Yao Yao.
"Isn't there a designated bathhouse in the Wangfu? Why come to such a remote place to bathe?"
"Uh..."
Faced with the man's question, Le Yao Yao was momentarily at a loss for words, unsure how to respond.
He was right; there were indeed designated bathhouses in the Wangfu, and they were quite tidy and clean inside.
In winter, they even provided hot water!
However, the only drawback was that it was always crowded!
Especially now that it was summer, with no air conditioning or fans, many servants in the residence couldn't stand the heat at night and often went to the bathhouse to cool off.
Before Le Yao Yao moved to the Elegant Breeze Pavilion, she often worried about bathing issues.
But after discovering this secluded spot, she felt delighted and treated it as her own private place. Little did she expect that this man, who had never come here before, would suddenly appear, catching Le Yao Yao completely off guard.
In an instant, her mind was in chaos, and Le Yao Yao didn't know how to respond.
However, seeing the man's piercing gaze fixed on her, as if waiting for her answer, Le Yao Yao hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"I... I don't like places with too many people."
"Oh? Why is that?"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu continued to ask.
"Uh, well..."
Le Yao Yao never expected that this usually non-gossipy man would today seem determined to get to the bottom of things. Her scalp tingled with anxiety.
Normally quick-witted, she now felt as if her tongue had been taken by a cat, unable to articulate a single reason.
However, after waiting for a long time without hearing her response, the man did not press her further.
Instead, his cold eyes shifted to the two large buckets of clear water beside her, and he smiled.
"Perfect timing! I haven't bathed today either. How about we take a bath together?"
"What!? T-together... bathe!?"
Upon hearing his words, Le Yao Yao felt as if struck by lightning; her mind went blank, almost turning to mush.
In her shock, she barely registered what was happening when she saw the man swiftly pull at his waist, removing the belt that had been fastened there.
He casually tossed the belt aside, letting it fall to the ground, and in one fluid motion, he shed the Black Python Robe, revealing the thin garment beneath.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao was even more startled. Just as she realized she needed to stop him, the man had already quickly stripped off his only remaining piece of clothing, exposing his solid and broad Chest.
At that moment, the bright moon hung high in the sky, casting a summer glow that resembled the enchanting face of a young maiden. The bright moonlight illuminated the surroundings with enough clarity that no lantern was needed.
Adding to this was the palace lantern that Le Yao Yao had hanging nearby.
The warm yellow light made everything around them even clearer.
Before her eyes, the man swiftly removed all his clothing until he was left with only a thin pair of underpants.
His speed in undressing was astonishing, leaving Le Yao Yao unable to react in time to stop him.
Then, Le Yao Yao heard a splash as the man grabbed the water bucket at her feet and poured it over his head.
In an instant, water splashed everywhere. Since Le Yao Yao was very close to him, most of it splattered onto her.
She gasped in surprise, unable to dodge in time.
Initially thinking it was unintentional, she looked up only to meet his eyes filled with mischief, realizing he had done it on purpose!
"Little rabbit, why are you still standing there in a daze? Come on! Let's take a bath together! I can even help you wash your back!"
"Uh, no, it's fine, Yu. You go ahead and wash first. I'll just wash myself later. There's no need to trouble yourself..."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao was so shocked that her hair almost stood on end.
Help her wash her back!?
Oh my god! Just kill her instead!
However, while Le Yao Yao was in a state of horror, the man thought she was just being polite and smiled lightly as he said, "It's no trouble at all. Didn't you say you were tired just now? Perfect timing! I can help you wash your back and relieve some of your stress!"
If anyone else had heard these words from the man, they would surely be flattered beyond belief.
After all, who was Leng Junyu!?
He was the esteemed Prince Rui of the Celestial Yuan Dynasty, wielding immense power—second only to the emperor himself. It was always others who served him; never had anyone experienced such vanity as being served by him!
Yet at this moment, Le Yao Yao felt more alarmed than flattered upon hearing Leng Junyu's words.
After all, she was a counterfeit eunuch. If the living hell were to help her wash her back, wouldn't that expose her true identity as a woman!?
Although the living hell had mentioned liking her, she couldn't guarantee that if she revealed her identity as a woman at this moment, he wouldn't get angry.
After all, liking someone is not the same as loving them. She had no idea how deep his feelings for her ran or if he could forgive her for hiding the truth from him!
Le Yao Yao felt a wave of insecurity wash over her.
She was afraid!
She cherished the time they spent together, but her identity was like a thorn in her heart. She feared that if her true identity were to be exposed, the Living Yama would become furious and never want to see her again.
The thought sent her into a panic. She was scared, anxious, and terrified of losing this man... this living heart.
Unbeknownst to her, this man had already carved out a significant place in her heart...
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, she saw the man, Ape Arm, reaching out to pull her over for a bath. Her heart nearly leaped into her throat from fright.
In an instant, Le Yao Yao sprang back as if she were a coiled spring.
Seeing the man's slightly surprised raised eyebrow, Le Yao Yao's expression turned frantic as she stammered, “W-Wang Ye, I-I forgot that there’s something very important I still need to do. You... you go ahead and wash first!”
Having hurriedly said that, Le Yao Yao didn’t dare to glance back at the man even once and dashed forward as if there were ghosts chasing after her.
Watching her hurried retreating figure, Leng Junyu merely pressed his lips together lightly. His cold eyes flickered for a moment before he parted his lips slightly and murmured thoughtfully to himself.
“Little One, how much longer will you keep running away?!”
Tonight, Le Yao Yao was repeatedly startled by Leng Junyu, leaving her flustered and anxious, her heart racing in a chaotic rhythm.
At this moment, back in her room, she quickly shut the door and windows, trembling as she murmured to herself.
"Oh my! Did he notice something? Why is Yu acting so strangely tonight?! But he shouldn't have noticed anything, right?! Could it be that I revealed some flaw?! Let me think... Is it because my chest has grown recently that Yu noticed?!"
With that thought, Le Yao Yao hurried to the mirror, adjusting her posture while her gaze lingered on her chest.
Recently, she had realized that she seemed to be developing.
Not only had her appetite increased significantly, but her chest also felt swollen and painful at times. When she touched it, there was some discomfort, and upon closer inspection, she noticed that it was much larger than when she first arrived.
In the beginning, her chest was practically flat. Now, at least a pair of small shoots were starting to show.
For this reason, Le Yao Yao felt both joy and worry.
The joy came from the fact that her chest had grown. After all, she was a woman. Although she was still posing as a eunuch now, she couldn't live with this false identity forever.
Eventually, when she left the royal residence, she would definitely return to being a girl. At that time, would she still want to be flat-chested?
However, her worry stemmed from the fact that her chest was becoming increasingly prominent.
It had only been less than two months! And already there were signs of growth. She still had three years left before her contract ended; given the current situation, she wondered if she could keep this secret any longer.
After all, paper cannot contain fire!
Le Yao Yao examined her chest, realizing that there was nothing noticeable yet. She couldn't fathom how the living hell had sensed something.
After pondering for a long time without coming up with an answer, she decided to let it go.
Whatever would happen would happen; she would face it head-on if it came to that!
Whether it was fortune or misfortune, it was certainly better than living in constant fear.
With these thoughts, Le Yao Yao felt a sense of relief.
She recalled how startled she had been earlier, drenched in cold sweat, her back heavy with moisture. The sweat clung to her clothes, making her feel uncomfortable all over.
She had intended to take a bath earlier, but the sudden appearance of the living hell had interrupted her plans.
Now, in the sweltering summer heat, even though it was night, the weather remained stifling. Even the breeze felt hot and irritating.
If she didn't take a bath tonight, she knew she wouldn't be able to sleep.
Thus, Le Yao Yao opened the wooden door and peeked outside. After confirming that the living hell hadn't returned, she quickly fetched two buckets of water from the well outside. She closed the door and windows securely before wiping herself down and washing her hair in her room.
After changing into clean clothes, Le Yao Yao felt much more refreshed.
Noticing that her hair was still damp, she grabbed a clean towel and sat by the window. Under the moonlight and summer breeze, she dried her hair while enjoying the night view outside.
The summer heat made her hair dry quickly.
At that moment, Le Yao Yao felt extremely tired. After stretching and yawning, she stood up, intending to return to bed for some rest.
However, just then, a strange sound came from outside the window.
Perhaps it was because Le Yao Yao had been startled by Leng Junyu a few times that night; she became particularly sensitive to these subtle sounds.
Upon hearing the noise outside, Le Yao Yao thought someone was there, and immediately became alert, her beautiful eyes fixed on the window. Her red lips parted slightly as she whispered fiercely, "Who’s there?!"
But there was no response from outside.
Le Yao Yao stood there, her gaze still focused on the window, waiting for a long time, yet the outside remained eerily silent.
Seeing this, her previously tense nerves gradually relaxed. She then smiled bitterly to herself and said, "I'm really silly. There's no one outside. I must have been scared silly by that living hell tonight. Sigh, I should just go to sleep!"
After murmuring to herself, Le Yao Yao shook her head and turned to head back to bed.
Little did she know that just as she turned around, a shadow suddenly leaped in at lightning speed.
It was nighttime, and the figure in black moved so quickly that Le Yao Yao couldn't see what it was. Startled by the shadow, she instinctively opened her mouth and screamed without thinking.
“Ah—”
Le Yao Yao's scream pierced through the stillness of the night, echoing with a chilling clarity.
Not only did Leng Junyu in the adjacent room hear it, but it was likely that everyone in the entire royal residence had been alerted.
As Le Yao Yao's piercing scream rang out, the next moment, there was a loud 'bang' as someone broke through the door.
“What happened?”
With that low, familiar voice resonating, Le Yao Yao found herself enveloped in a broad, solid embrace.
Held tightly by this familiar chest, Le Yao Yao's previously frantic heart finally felt a glimmer of safety.
It was like a person who had nearly drowned finally finding a piece of driftwood.
Wrapping her arms around the newcomer, her frightened little face buried deeply into his chest, Le Yao Yao was too scared to lift her head and look outside. Instead, she pointed towards the window with one hand and stammered.
“Over there, over there, there is—”
Following the direction of Le Yao Yao's finger, the man's cold eyes swept across the area. He spotted a dark figure that seemed startled by Le Yao Yao's earlier scream and quickly fled into the distance.
In the moonlight, it was quite clear that it was a black wild cat!
It wasn't surprising to see a wild cat appear here.
Behind the Elegant Breeze Pavilion lay the deep mountains. Although separated by a tall wall, occasionally some wild cats would leap over, hoping to find something to eat.
Wild cats were different from domestic cats; while domestic cats were small, wild cats were massive.
Their large bodies were several times the size of a domestic cat!
Moreover, it was nighttime, and the wild cat was completely black, moving swiftly. Just now, Le Yao Yao had been startled because she couldn't see clearly, which was understandable.
Realizing this, the man's previously tense expression finally relaxed.
Seeing Le Yao Yao still tightly holding onto him, Little Face had buried himself deeply into his chest out of fear. This was her first time hugging him!
At this sight, Leng Junyu's heart softened. However, knowing that Le Yao Yao was still frightened, he lowered his voice and gently patted her trembling back with his large hand to comfort her.
"Alright, it's okay now."
"Yu, you’re here! Oh my gosh! That was so scary! What on earth was that thing!? I only saw a dark shadow moving so fast! In the blink of an eye, it jumped in..."
Just thinking about what had happened made Le Yao Yao feel uneasy, completely unaware that she was still clinging tightly to the man!
And Leng Junyu chose not to point it out!
Earlier, in the backyard, after this Little One had fled in panic, he felt a bit disappointed.
However, he also knew that there were many uncertainties surrounding this incident, so he decided not to press her further.
He believed that one day, she would explain everything to him in person; for now, all they needed was time.
Thinking of this, he planned to return to his room to rest. However, just as he lay down on the bed, he heard a piercing scream coming from next door.
The familiarity of that scream made his heart leap into his throat.
Out of fear, without a second thought, he broke down the door.
Fortunately, it turned out to be just a false alarm.
However, after the scare, being embraced by the person he liked could also be considered a good thing for him!
Although at that moment, the Little One in his arms resembled a frightened little deer, which made his heart ache immensely.
Just as Leng Junyu was feeling this pang of sympathy, the Little Face nestled against his chest finally lifted slightly. Instantly, that face filled with fear was exposed to his gaze.
A thin nightgown wrapped around her delicate and frail body, and her long black hair, as smooth as silk, cascaded down without any binding, accentuating her palm-sized Little Face, making it even more exquisite and petite.
Her features were striking, As Beautiful As Jade.
Her Dark Eyebrows arched like a crescent moon, her Eyes shimmered like rippling water, her Upturned Nose was elegant, and her lips were tender.
Although her face was slightly pale at that moment, it only added to her indescribable Pitiful charm.
This enchanting Little Face was extraordinarily beautiful; delicate yet fragile. Not to mention mere mortals—even saints would likely hold her in their palms and protect her with utmost care and affection!
Leng Junyu looked at the delicate Little One in his arms, his tone becoming increasingly gentle, almost coaxing as he softly said, "Don't be afraid, that was just a wild cat."
"Ah?! So it was a wild cat?"
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao blinked her bright Beautiful Eyes and recalled what had just happened. The shadow from earlier had moved swiftly, its entire body black as night, darting around with incredible speed. Since it was nighttime, she hadn’t seen it clearly. Now, with Leng Junyu's reassurance, her previously panicked heart began to calm down.
"It seems that wild cat just wandered in here. Now that you know it's a wild cat, you shouldn't be scared anymore, right? If not, I can have someone take care of all the wild cats on the back mountain tomorrow."
Seeing Le Yao Yao's pale Little Face, he realized she had been quite frightened. While he felt a pang of concern for her, he couldn't help but harbor resentment towards that wild cat. After all, she was his precious one; whether human or beast, if they scared her, he would never forgive them!
With this thought in mind, a fleeting cold and fierce look flashed in Leng Junyu's eyes. However, Le Yao Yao caught it. She also knew that Leng Junyu was a man of his word; if he truly intended to do so, those creatures on the back mountain would likely not see another day.
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