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The most captivating feature was a pair of bright, expressive eyes, clear and distinct, pure like a crystal-clear spring.
Moreover, there was an aura of harmlessness about him; being with him made one feel completely at ease, a sensation that was truly delightful.
However...
As the girl’s gaze slowly fell upon Le Yao Yao's attire, a hint of regret appeared in her eyes.
What a pity that such an extraordinary person turned out to be a eunuch...
The girl’s expression of pity did not escape Le Yao Yao’s notice.
Yet, she remained composed. After observing the girl’s appearance and reflecting on her earlier words, a wave of confusion surged within her.
Who exactly is this woman!?
How does she know that Nangong Junxi is here!?
Could it be that she knows Nangong Junxi?
But even if she does know him, there’s no need for her to sneak in through the back wall like this!
And dressed as a man, no less!
Strange, truly strange!
While Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, she felt no fear towards the girl before her.
From the moment she saw the girl’s face, she realized that she was merely a mischievous little girl, posing no threat to her at all.
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao's previously tense expression relaxed, and she decided against calling for help. Instead, she quietly gazed at the girl for a moment before speaking up.
"Miss, do you know Nangong Junxi?!"
"Uh!??"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, the girl dressed as a boy, Apricot Eyes, widened her eyes in surprise, her astonishment evident on her face. She quickly asked in shock, "How did you know I was a girl?!"
"Hehe..."
Le Yao Yao couldn't help but chuckle at the exaggerated expression of shock on the girl's face. Her Beautiful Eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief and teasing as she smiled and said, "It's not difficult at all; I could tell right away. Besides, how could there be such a rosy-lipped, white-toothed, and delicate-looking boy in this world?!" After all, she was also disguised as a boy and had recognized it immediately.
Just as Le Yao Yao was feeling quite pleased with herself, she noticed the girl across from her looking somewhat frustrated at how easily her disguise had been seen through.
However, that look of annoyance lasted only a second before the girl seemed to remember something and asked in surprise, "Oh, from what you just said, is my Second Senior Brother really here?!"
"Uh!? What Second Senior Brother?!"
Le Yao Yao was filled with confusion at the girl's seemingly random statement. But after reflecting on their earlier conversation, she quickly realized who the girl meant by Second Senior Brother.
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao's Beautiful Eyes widened as she exclaimed, "Could it be that the Second Senior Brother you’re referring to is Nangong Junxi?!"
"Ha ha, not bad!"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, the girl chuckled and immediately revealed her identity.
"My name is Tong Yaar. What's yours?!"
After hearing Tong Yaar's introduction, Le Yao Yao snapped out of her surprise and found Tong Yaar to be innocent and adorable. She introduced herself as well.
"My name is Xiaoyaozi."
"Xiaoyaozi!? Are you the eunuch of this royal residence?!"
Upon hearing this, Tong Yaar asked again.
Le Yao Yao smiled and nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Tong Yaar showed no signs of disdain, only smiling brightly as she asked, "Do you know where my second senior brother is now?! Can you take me to find him?"
"Uh, about that..."
Le Yao Yao hesitated at Tong Yaar's question.
After all, she really didn't want to see Nangong Junxi again after what had just happened—at least not right now.
Moreover, she felt very confused inside. Ever since Nangong Junxi saw that painting, he had come to ask her if she was the person in it.
Although she had managed to fool him afterward, someone as clever as the Living Yanluo would not simply ignore it. His actions toward her last night had already proven that he knew something.
Sighing inwardly, she thought that as a woman, she should clarify things with the living Yama tonight.
Le Yao Yao glanced at the girl before her, who was looking at her with a pair of pleading eyes.
Being gazed at so expectantly by such a cute girl softened Le Yao Yao's heart, and she couldn't help but say, "Alright then, I'll take you there."
"Hehe, Xiaoyaozi, you are so kind!"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Tong Yaar immediately cheered up.
The radiant smile on her face made her look like a child who had just received candy.
But it was no wonder; Tong Yaar looked to be only around fourteen or fifteen years old!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao asked Tong Yaar about her age and realized she had guessed wrong.
"No, I'm already sixteen! I've come of age!"
"Ah?!"
Le Yao Yao was somewhat surprised by Tong Yaar's response.
In this ancient setting, turning fifteen already signified adulthood, and one could get married.
Looking at Tong Yaar's little face filled with joy and anticipation, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but ask, "Yar, do you... like Nangong Junxi?!"
"Uh!?"
Hearing Le Yao Yao's sudden question, Tong Yaar, who had been walking beside her, abruptly halted. Her little face was wide open in disbelief as she stared at Le Yao Yao.
Soon, a faint blush appeared on her little face.
"You, you, you know I like Second Senior Brother!?"
"Uh..."
Seeing Tong Yaar actually admit it, Le Yao Yao felt a bit speechless.
At sixteen, it truly is the age of youthful infatuation!
It seems that even in this era, young men and women mature early.
However, Nangong Junxi's charm is indeed remarkable!
Not only does this body of mine have feelings for him and constantly entangle with him to the point of fleeing from marriage, but now even this adorable girl beside me likes Nangong Junxi. It seems that his type is quite captivating in the eyes of these young girls.
It makes sense; Nangong Junxi not only has a noble status but also good looks. He is cheerful and talkative, embodying the image of a graceful young man. In the hearts of these girls, he must be akin to a prince charming from a fairy tale!
While Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, she noticed that Tong Yaar, who had been smiling brightly just moments ago, suddenly lost her cheerfulness. A hint of melancholy washed over her face as she sighed softly.
"Even you can see that I like Second Senior Brother. Why can't he see it!? Sigh..."
Tong Yaar sighed like a heartbroken woman from a deep palace. The expression of such sorrow on her cute little face was truly unbefitting for her!
A girl as adorable as her should be smiling every day.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt a bit more dissatisfied with Nangong Junxi.
This flirtatious man, since he was liked by such a lovely girl, should treat her well!
Le Yao Yao grumbled to herself, and then suddenly seemed to think of something, her beautiful eyes lighting up.
That's right!
Nangong Junxi would definitely be focusing his attention on her now. Although she knew he liked her, she was sorry to say that her heart already belonged to the living hell.
Now, with such a cute girl appearing, could this be fate!?
Then why not play matchmaker and bring Nangong Junxi and Tong Yaar together! That way, Nangong Junxi wouldn’t focus on her anymore.
Even if she later admitted she was Lulu, she wouldn’t have to marry Nangong Junxi.
With this thought, Le Yao Yao felt pleased as she plotted.
Eventually, she arrived at the courtyard where Nangong Junxi lived.
However, they had come at the wrong time. They heard from the little eunuch serving Nangong Junxi in the courtyard that he was not inside; apparently, he had hurriedly left just a moment ago.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao and Tong Yaar exchanged glances.
Tong Yaar's face showed a hint of disappointment. It seemed she had sneaked into Duke Rui's Residence just to see Nangong Junxi.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn’t help but offer some words of comfort.
"Don't be discouraged. He will definitely come back soon."
"Yes, I hope he isn't hiding from me because he knows I'm coming."
Tong Yaar murmured softly. When she noticed Le Yao Yao's concerned expression, she couldn't help but tug at her red lips and smile, trying to mask her earlier disappointment.
Le Yao Yao recognized that Tong Yaar was forcing a smile and chose not to call her out on it.
At that moment, the young eunuch serving Nangong Junxi, although unaware of Tong Yaar's identity, overheard the conversation between Le Yao Yao and Tong Yaar. He seemed eager to find Nangong Junxi. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly clapped his hands in realization and exclaimed.
"Right! Xiaoyaozi, I remember now! Just a moment ago, I think I heard Seventh Young Master mention something about going to the Drunken Fragrance Pavilion—yes, that's it! The Drunken Immortal Pavilion!"
As he spoke, the young eunuch couldn't help but chuckle.
"That makes sense. The Drunken Immortal Pavilion is a newly opened brothel in Capital City. It's said to be filled with beautiful women, and there are quite a few Western beauties as well. It seems Seventh Young Master is off to find some lovely ladies, hehe..."
Though the eunuch had been castrated, curiosity is human nature, so his lewd laughter was not entirely surprising.
Upon hearing the eunuch's words, Le Yao Yao's brows furrowed slightly.
She felt a twinge of disdain.
So this Nangong Junxi was quite the flirt!
Just moments ago he professed his feelings for her, and now he was off to such a place. It seemed he was just another playboy!
As Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, Tong Yaar, standing beside her, frowned upon hearing the eunuch's words. Her delicate face flushed with anger as she immediately shouted.
"What!? Second Senior Brother actually went to a brothel!? Damn it, Second Senior Brother, I won't let you off easily!"
With a furious roar from Tong Yaar, someone nestled in the Drunken Immortal Pavilion couldn't help but shiver. After rubbing his nose, he murmured in confusion.
"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?!"
After muttering to himself, his gaze fell on the man sitting across from him.
"Senior Brother, I have something to ask you."
"Junxi, now is not the time to discuss other matters. Whatever it is, we can talk about it back at the residence."
Seeing Nangong Junxi hurriedly come to find him, Leng Junyu had already guessed what it was about.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly; it seemed that no secret could be kept forever.
However, even if he knew, it didn't matter. The woman he had set his sights on was someone he would never give up on.
But now was not the right time for such a conversation.
Nangong Junxi, sitting across from him, understood this as well. So he quietly sat there, his eyes gazing out through the slightly opened window at the scenery outside...
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion stood two exceptionally handsome young men.
One was dressed in a pure white Silk Robe, looking ethereal and elegant.
The other wore a simple blue cloth outfit. Though plain, it did nothing to diminish his beauty.
Some people are born to rely on their attire to highlight their nobility, while others, even in the most ordinary clothing, cannot hide their innate grace and charm.
The Blue-Clad Youth belonged to the latter group!
Originally, the Drunken Immortal Pavilion was a place that gathered all the beautiful maidens, and those who walked in through its doors did so because of the allure of the lovely ladies inside.
However, due to the presence of two outstanding young men standing outside, a considerable number of guests and maidens had gathered there as well.
Upon seeing the two handsome youths at the entrance, the maidens of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion became fervently enthusiastic, waving their handkerchiefs at them. Their deliberately coy voices were enough to give anyone goosebumps.
At least Le Yao Yao could not stand that affected tone and found herself wondering.
Why did those men enjoy coming to such places? Didn’t they realize how fake these maidens were!?
Was it really true that a home flower could not compare to a wildflower!?
As she pondered this, Le Yao Yao couldn’t help but lift her Beautiful Eyes to carefully observe her surroundings.
It was still afternoon at that moment, but it was said that the Drunken Immortal Pavilion operated for twelve hours, akin to modern establishments that are open twenty-four hours.
No matter if you came at night or during the day, the doors of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion would always be open for you.
This was one reason why it attracted many men.
Additionally, it was rumored that many Western beauties frequented the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
In this era, it was well-known that Westerners produced beautiful women, and Western ladies were skilled in song and dance. No wonder this establishment had drawn numerous flirtatious men within just half a month of opening.
Looking at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion itself, the architecture was quite impressive.
It certainly did not resemble other brothels that were so vulgar.
The Drunken Immortal Pavilion was not built in the prosperous area of the Capital City, but rather nestled within a secluded peach grove.
Behind the grove, mountains surrounded the area, while in front flowed a shimmering river, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of a paradise on earth.
The architecture of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion was elegant, devoid of any extravagance, with much of it constructed from bamboo.
At this moment, during the sweltering summer, anyone walking inside felt remarkably cool.
"I didn't expect the Drunken Immortal Pavilion to be so refined," Le Yao Yao remarked sincerely after surveying her surroundings.
However, standing beside her, Tong Yaar curled her lip in disdain and said irritably, "Refined? It's just a place for those filthy dealings!"
At this point, Tong Yaar paused momentarily before continuing through gritted teeth, "That damned Second Senior Brother actually came to such a place; I won't let you off easily!"
As Tong Yaar spoke with clenched teeth, her adorable little face appeared dark and stormy, resembling a wife who had come to confront her husband after discovering his infidelity.
Le Yao Yao couldn't help but chuckle at the sight, earning herself an annoyed glare from Tong Yaar.
In the end, after receiving an eye roll from Tong Yaar, Le Yao Yao could only cover her mouth and stifle her laughter.
After all, they were there to catch someone in the act; it was rather inconsiderate for her to be laughing on the side. Thus, Le Yao Yao had no choice but to suppress her giggles.
"Stop thinking about it. Let's go inside."
"Are we really going in!?"
At Tong Yaar's words, Le Yao Yao was taken aback, feeling a bit surprised.
In truth, she had only been to such a place once before, and now she felt quite embarrassed about it.
After all, she was a modern person!
Who would have thought that Tong Yaar, this ancient person with such an old-fashioned upbringing, would be so bold? A young lady like her daring to enter such a place was truly remarkable.
Seeing someone so fearless and passionate, Le Yao Yao decided that she would definitely be friends with her!
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, she saw Tong Yaar nodding confidently and saying, "Of course! Otherwise, why would I come here?"
With that, Tong Yaar strode angrily into the establishment.
Le Yao Yao could only shake her head and follow her inside.
After all, even though she felt uneasy about entering such a place, she was actually very curious.
The Drunken Immortal Pavilion looked quite appealing from the outside; she wondered what it was like inside.
As Le Yao Yao pondered this, they had already stepped into the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
The young women who had long been eyeing them eagerly surrounded the two of them like a swarm of bees.
Their flirtatious voices were enough to make anyone's bones feel weak.
"Both young gentlemen are truly handsome! Is this your first time at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion?"
"Hehe, your skin is so nice! It makes me quite envious..."
"What is your esteemed surname?"
Surrounded by so many women for the first time, Le Yao Yao and Tong Yaar both felt their faces flush and were quite uncomfortable.
After all, they were all women; they weren't men. Being pawed at by these women, who were as fierce as wolves, was intimidating.
Moreover, both of them were there to find someone, so they certainly weren't looking for companionship.
Just as Le Yao Yao was about to dismiss these ladies, a sudden loud bang echoed through the air, causing everyone to freeze. In an instant, the previously bustling Drunken Immortal Pavilion fell silent.
However, this moment of silence lasted only a brief moment, as someone was violently thrown from the second floor, their brains splattering upon impact.
The sight of blood spraying everywhere was particularly horrifying. Immediately, screams and shouts erupted in chaos.
Amidst the frantic screams, people began to panic and scatter in all directions to escape the scene.
Le Yao Yao and Tong Yaar were also startled by this sudden turn of events. Just as they intended to leave, a familiar figure caused Le Yao Yao to stop in her tracks.
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