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Le Yao Yao understood that with the man's martial skills, even if the woman had impressive abilities, she could not have harmed him in the slightest.
Moreover, during their fight, the woman had not managed to injure him; it was likely that she had startled him with her scream, causing him to let his guard down and get hurt.
Although the wound was bleeding profusely at that moment, making it difficult to see how serious it truly was, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but think of the hooked Long Whip in the woman's hand. If it had struck him, the pain would have been unimaginable.
At this thought, a pang of sorrow shot through Le Yao Yao, and her guilt surged like a tidal wave, threatening to drown her.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault... just now..."
"Shh, it’s not your fault. Don’t take all the blame upon yourself."
Earlier, Leng Junyu had been furious that Le Yao Yao would come to such a dangerous place, worrying and feeling angry at the same time.
However, now seeing the guilt-ridden little face of Little One before him, with tear-filled eyes that looked so pitifully enchanting like dew on autumn branches, his heart nearly twisted in pain.
After all, Leng Junyu feared nothing in this world except for seeing Little One sad; that hurt more than any physical pain he could endure.
In an instant, his cold eyes softened as he gazed at Le Yao Yao, warmth and tenderness flooding his expression.
This sudden melting of his Eternal Ice into spring water truly astonished Tong Yaar, who stood nearby.
Tong Yaar looked at Leng Junyu, who was gazing gently at Le Yao Yao, and thought she must be dreaming. Unable to help herself, she pinched her arm hard.
The sharp pain in her arm made Tong Yaar wince.
Oh my! It hurt, which meant what she was seeing was real!
Oh my!
A miracle had happened!
Her usually stoic senior brother was being so tender to an ordinary little eunuch!? What on earth was going on that she didn’t know about!?
Moreover, it had only been half a year since she last saw her senior brother; how had he changed so much!?
Could it be that heroes truly struggle when faced with beauty!?
Cough, cough, but this beauty…
And their relationship was definitely not simple! Just now, she heard Xiaoyaozi directly call her senior brother "Yu." Oh my!
She never expected that her senior brother didn’t lack the ability to love; rather, the person he loved was… a eunuch!?
In an instant, Tong Yaar was completely thrown into chaos. She immediately grabbed the arm of her second senior brother beside her and pointed at the scene before them, stammering as she asked, “S-second senior brother, is-isn’t senior brother…?”
The scene before Tong Yaar was truly shocking, her beautiful eyes wide open in astonishment, and her words came out stammering.
However, all her attention was focused on Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu, so she naturally did not notice the dejected expression on Nangong Junxi's face.
In the end, it was Leng Junyu who reacted first. After comforting Le Yao Yao a few times, he realized that this was not the place for conversation and addressed everyone.
"Let's talk when we get back to the residence!"
After saying this, he gave a few instructions to his subordinates handling the Drunken Immortal Pavilion and then led Le Yao Yao and the others out of the peach grove.
...
Since Leng Junyu was injured—though it was a minor injury—once they returned to the residence, the Chief Eunuch immediately hurried to summon a doctor to treat Leng Junyu's wounds.
Seeing that Leng Junyu was hurt and knowing that he had just been through a fight, Nangong Junxi decided not to press him about the painting just yet.
Moreover, with Tong Yaar's incessant presence, Nangong Junxi felt overwhelmed and returned to his room to rest early.
Due to Tong Yaar's sudden arrival, Leng Junyu instructed the Chief Eunuch to arrange a courtyard for her and assigned a few young eunuchs to attend to her.
After all, there were no women in Rui Wang Fu; it was either guards or eunuchs. However, Tong Yaar did not mind.
Additionally, she had traveled quite a distance since coming down from the mountain and was exhausted from her journey.
After having dinner, she also went to bed early.
As everyone else had already gone to bed, one person remained restless and anxious.
That person was none other than Le Yao Yao!
Earlier, while attending to the living Yama in his room, she had listened to the doctor and learned that he had only sustained minor injuries and would be fine after a few days of treatment.
Upon hearing the doctor's words, Le Yao Yao finally felt her heart settle after being so tense.
However, her moment of relief was quickly overshadowed by another pressing concern.
It was about the painting!
It seemed that the living Yama had long known she was the woman from the painting, the fiancée of Nangong Junxi, which explained his strange behavior last night.
Le Yao Yao continuously tried to recall what the living Yama had said to her the previous evening and vaguely sensed that he had been trying to reveal the truth to her.
But it was her own fear and a sense of wishful thinking that had held her back. Now, she could no longer bury her head in the sand.
Thus, Le Yao Yao decided that she would confess to the living Yama tonight!
Although she knew that this body’s former self must have deeply liked Nangong Junxi, she reminded herself that she was not that person. Moreover, she had developed feelings for the living Yama. Even if Nangong Junxi truly liked her, there was nothing she could do about it.
After all, when it comes to matters of the heart, no one can be forced, right?
However, when Le Yao Yao decided to be honest with the King of Hell, her courage was lacking. To bolster her spirits, she immediately went outside and bought two large jars of wine, and began to drink heartily.
She had initially planned to drink just a little. The two jars were meant to give her courage, but after finishing one jar, Le Yao Yao found herself dizzy and disoriented.
The fiery liquor coursed down her throat, making her feel hot all over.
Although her body felt a bit uncomfortable and she swayed as she walked, the alcohol did indeed give her courage!
Le Yao Yao realized that after drinking, she felt braver. Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself and wobbled toward the King of Hell's room.
Earlier, after she had been startled at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, the King of Hell had told her to go back and rest while allowing others to attend to him.
However, Le Yao Yao knew that he was still awake at that moment. It was the perfect time to be honest with him and explain everything.
Uh, although her head was spinning now, Le Yao Yao shook it vigorously and insisted on walking to the door of the King of Hell's room.
Still, she couldn't help but grumble internally that if she had known earlier not to drink so much, she wouldn't be having such difficulty walking now!
Despite these thoughts, Le Yao Yao reached out and knocked lightly on the door.
"Who is it?"
"It's me..."
Hearing that deep voice, Le Yao Yao immediately spoke up.
The people in the room responded to Le Yao Yao's words, and within a moment, one of them said, "Come in."
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao was not polite and slowly pushed open the unlatched Carved Wooden Door.
Stepping in with a slightly unsteady gait, she entered.
At that moment, the lights were just beginning to glow, and the night was enchanting.
Outside, the voices had quieted, and the soft moonlight spilled gently, casting tree shadows on the ground that created a mosaic of fleeting images.
Inside the room, a large Luminous Pearl hung on the wall.
This Luminous Pearl was priceless; aside from the palace, only a luxurious place like Duke Rui's Residence could afford such an exquisite item.
With her Beautiful Eyes lightly sweeping across various priceless Antique Jade in the room, they finally settled on the man who was lazily leaning against the Palace Couch.
The man had clearly just bathed; his Long Hair still held some moisture and fell casually down his back.
The contrast between his dark hair and the pale robe he wore highlighted his well-built figure perfectly.
With broad shoulders and a narrow waist, his lines were flawless. His long legs were slightly crossed, giving him an air of effortless elegance mixed with languid grace.
Some people rely on gold adornments to maintain their air of nobility.
Others are naturally endowed, and no matter what they do or wear, their inherent elegance remains impossible to ignore.
Clearly, the man before her belonged to the latter category!
Looking at his face, it was so resolute, perfect, and exquisite.
His thick sword-like brows, deep and narrow pitch-black eyes, a noble and straight nose, and slightly cool lips...
Everything came together in near perfection!
No matter how many times she had seen this face, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but admire it. It truly was the most perfect masterpiece crafted by God!
Unconsciously, Le Yao Yao found herself entranced.
Unexpectedly, when the man noticed her walking in and gazing at him with such admiration, his thin lips curled into a slight smile. His pleasant voice, tinged with a hint of magnetism, drifted from his lips.
"Am I handsome?"
"Yes, very handsome."
Perhaps it was the effect of having drunk too much wine, but at that moment, Le Yao Yao felt no embarrassment; she simply spoke her mind honestly.
Upon hearing her words, the man chuckled softly and slowly beckoned her with a finger, a charming smile playing on his lips.
“Little One, come here.”
The man's voice, laced with a charming smile, was incredibly alluring, making Le Yao Yao feel a ticklish sensation inside, like a little cat chasing after something that it found amusing.
She lifted her gaze slightly, watching as the corners of his mouth curled up, his eyes sparkling with laughter.
His smiling face made him even more captivating.
There was an irresistible charm about him that drew her in, and before she knew it, she was slowly walking towards him, following his words.
However, a person who has been drinking is unlikely to walk steadily.
Thus, Leng Junyu had the fortune of witnessing a drunken beauty's unsteady walk.
Before him stood Little One, dressed in a deep blue outfit that was slightly oversized, making her appear even smaller.
Yet her face was flushed, rosy from the alcohol, adding to her allure.
Her dark eyebrows arched gracefully, her seductive eyes shimmering, and her delicate nose paired with cherry-red lips exuded an enchanting charm.
As she drew closer, a faint scent of alcohol wafted from her.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu seemed to have thought of something; his cold eyes flickered momentarily as his smile deepened.
By the time Little One reached him, Leng Junyu effortlessly pulled her into his embrace. Caught off guard, Le Yao Yao found herself sitting in his arms.
"Have you been drinking?"
"Yes."
Hearing the man's deep voice, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but nod lightly, her small mouth pouting slightly, looking a bit aggrieved.
Drunk, Le Yao Yao's mind was clouded, but she wouldn't hide her thoughts. Whatever the man asked, she answered honestly.
She looked so obedient, like a cute little bunny, that the man's eyes softened even more, prompting him to ask further.
"Why are you drinking?"
"I wanted to gather some courage."
Still responding to the man's questions, Le Yao Yao answered.
However, upon hearing her words, the man couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Haha... I thought you were brave enough not to need any courage."
Feeling a flush on her cheeks from his teasing, Le Yao Yao attempted to stand up from his embrace, but he didn't stop her. Yet after struggling a few times to get up, she felt dizzy and weak all over.
In the end, Le Yao Yao gave up. Sitting in the man's arms felt quite comfortable, so she abandoned her attempt and instead adjusted herself into a cozy position, lazily curling up like a cute little kitten.
Seeing this, the man's smile deepened. His narrow Cold Eyes were filled with affection, soft enough to seem as if they could drip with warmth.
Knuckles' large hand gently stroked Little One's cute little head, and the affection was evident.
Being caressed by the man made Le Yao Yao feel as if she were turning into a little kitten being held by her owner. She couldn't help but let out a soft hum, feeling very comfortable and somewhat drowsy.
However, just as Le Yao Yao was about to drift off to sleep, she suddenly seemed to remember something. With a jolt, Beautiful Eyes widened, and she became more alert. Sitting up from the man's embrace, she spoke to him.
"Yu, I... I have something to tell you..."
"Oh? What is it?"
Seeing Le Yao Yao's sudden excitement, the man appeared relaxed, acting as a good listener. Cold Eyes smiled gently, quietly watching Le Yao Yao.
Under his calm gaze, all of Le Yao Yao's courage quickly evaporated.
Although his eyes were gentle, they held an undeniable sharpness that was hard to ignore.
It felt as if he had a piercing insight, making everyone in his presence feel as though they were being seen through.
Faced with this, Le Yao Yao became flustered and stammered.
The speech she had prepared in her mind was now forgotten.
With her little face lowered, she quietly stared at her hands twisted together nervously. Le Yao Yao felt like a child caught doing something wrong, anxious about having to confess to an adult.
"Yu, let me ask you... do you really like me?"
"Of course, is there any need to ask?"
Upon hearing the man's words, Le Yao Yao felt a bit more at ease. She then hesitated before asking again.
"Well, if I were to say that I have something to hide from you, would you forgive me?"
"As long as you haven't been sneaking around behind my back, if you are truly honest with me, I will naturally forgive you!"
Seeing Le Yao Yao bow her head in hesitation and guilt, Leng Junyu's tone softened even more, almost coaxing her like a child.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao felt as if she had been encouraged by the man; her previous unease had lessened considerably.
That’s right, Yuta should have figured out the reason for her visit by now!
After all, he had seen that painting last night. Someone as clever as him wouldn’t fail to realize that the person in the portrait was actually her!
Moreover, he had brought it up several times, clearly wanting her to take the initiative to speak up.
In that case, fine. She would just say it!
After all, she had already guessed that this secret couldn't be kept for long.
Keeping it bottled up inside made her anxious. Every day she lived in fear that he would find out.
She was also afraid that he would be angry upon discovering her true identity as a woman.
She was afraid that he would ignore her, or perhaps never see her again.
All the worries in her heart made Le Yao Yao realize that this man had already taken on an important position in her mind.
Recalling her first day in this time and space, the terrifying rumors about him filled her with dread.
Watching him ruthlessly kill those bandits right in front of her only heightened her fear of him to the extreme.
Every time she served him, she always worried that she might make a small mistake and provoke his anger, which could cost her life.
She cherished her life; even though she had lost her family and friends in this world, she still did not want to die.
However, as she gradually got to know this man, she began to realize that he was not as terrifying as the rumors suggested.
She noticed the kindness he showed her; it did not go unnoticed.
It was only when he confessed his feelings for her that she truly understood his intentions.
At that moment, she felt both flattered and anxious.
Because at that time, in his heart, she was just a eunuch.
His tastes were too intense, making her worry that one day he would discover her true identity as a woman and fly into a rage.
However, later he said that he liked her, regardless of whether she was a man or a woman.
Hearing these words, she gradually felt at ease in her heart.
She also thought that one day, she would tell him about her identity as a woman. But she never expected that day would come so soon.
Looking at the man before her, with his graceful demeanor and unmatched handsomeness, Le Yao Yao's heart raced.
In fact, if she were to reveal her secret honestly, they could live without any reservations, and that wouldn't be so bad.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
So, she slowly parted her red lips and spoke to the man.
"Yu, actually, I am..."
"Yes, go ahead. What are you?"
Hearing Le Yao Yao finally speak, Leng Junyu's expression softened even more. His gentle cold eyes gazed deeply at Le Yao Yao, almost drowning her in their affection, making it hard for her to escape.
"I..."
With beautiful eyes filled with longing, Le Yao Yao looked into the man's tender cold eyes. She bit her silver fang lightly, intending to gather her courage and express everything in her heart all at once.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, Le Yao Yao suddenly felt a violent churn in her stomach. The sour sensation caused her face to change abruptly.
"Yu, I..."
Feeling a wave of nausea in her stomach, Le Yao Yao's face turned pale as she attempted to get up and leave.
However, the man, unaware of her condition, couldn't let her walk away just as she was finally about to express her true feelings.
And so, tragedy struck—
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