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In contrast to Leng Junyu holding Le Yao Yao, a picture of beauty that seemed to envy those around them, Dongfang Bai, sitting across from them, appeared somewhat lonely.
Outside, the heavy rain continued to pour endlessly. After discussing his marriage with Le Yao Yao, Leng Junyu shifted the topic and said, "By the way, I recently heard some news about your sister. Is it true?!"
"Yes," Dongfang Bai replied solemnly. "According to the information I received, my sister has been spotted in Great Xia. It seems that someone took her away back then. I have already sent people to search for her; I hope this time we can find her."
His eyes sparkled with a mix of hope and melancholy. After all, he had been searching for many years, and each time he held great hope, the disappointment was always greater.
Yet, Dongfang Bai never stopped looking for his sister. After all, it was his hand that had let go of hers during the flood years ago. Now, he had to find her and make amends as her older brother.
Seeing the sorrowful expression on Dongfang Bai's face, Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu understood what he was feeling.
"Brother Bai, as long as you hold onto hope and don't give up, you will find your sister!" Le Yao Yao said encouragingly to Dongfang Bai.
She genuinely liked this Big Brother and sincerely hoped that this good man could find his happiness!
Listening to Le Yao Yao's words and seeing the radiant smile on her face—like a sun filled with energy—Dongfang Bai felt the darkness in his heart dissipate completely.
In response, he exchanged a smile with Le Yao Yao and said, "Absolutely!"
The heavy rain finally stopped after pouring for a full hour.
At this moment, it was already dusk.
Watching the clear sky outside, Le Yao Yao felt tired, her face showing signs of fatigue.
After all, Le Yao Yao took a nap every day, but today she had skipped her usual afternoon rest to go shopping, and now she was utterly exhausted.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu suggested they head back home. Le Yao Yao naturally agreed.
Dongfang Bai still needed to return to the clinic, so the three of them parted ways.
Walking along the damp street, breathing in the fresh air, Le Yao Yao's small hand was held tightly by a strong hand as they strolled down the street, observing the passersby around them.
In that moment, they felt so ordinary yet so happy.
"Yu, I really hope we can stay like this forever—simple, joyful, and happy."
"Hehe, that is only natural."
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu turned to her and spoke affectionately.
As the sun set in the west, casting its orange-red glow across the clouds on the horizon, the light slanted downwards, painting the earth in warm hues.
A gentle breeze blew softly, lifting the edges of Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu's garments.
Their hands remained tightly clasped together; this scene was as beautiful as a poem or painting—so captivating that one couldn't look away!
However, to someone watching from a distance, this scene felt like a thorn that pierced her heart painfully!
As Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao gradually disappeared from view, a slender figure slowly emerged from a corner of a shop.
Clearly, this person had been standing there for a long time.
Not only was her hair completely soaked, but even her vibrant red silk skirt was occasionally dripping with water.
The face before her was as pale as paper, with droplets of water still clinging to it. The woman looked as if she had just been pulled from the water, utterly disheveled. However, her gaze was even more ferocious than a demon's, with a cold and ruthless light flickering in her eyes that made anyone hesitate to approach.
This woman was none other than Nian Sulan!
As she watched Le Yao Yao, dressed in women's clothing and holding hands with Leng Junyu, Nian Sulan's eyes filled with shock and disbelief, mingled with resentment and malice.
"Cousin Yu is mine! Whoever dares to take him from me will die!"
A wave of inexplicable unease surged within Le Yao Yao, reminiscent of the sudden thunder that had just roared. She trembled all over and then suddenly opened her beautiful eyes, jolted awake.
"What’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?!"
As Le Yao Yao gasped for breath, still flustered from her fright, a low, concerned voice rang in her ear before she could fully recover from her fear.
Hearing that familiar voice, Le Yao Yao turned her still-confused beautiful eyes toward the man beside her. Upon seeing him, she clung tightly to him like a drowning person grasping at driftwood.
"Yu..."
She called out softly, seeking only reassurance.
"Silly girl, I’m right here! It was just a nightmare; don’t be afraid!"
Leng Junyu gently embraced the little one in his arms and spoke soothingly.
After a long while, Le Yao Yao slowly lifted her head from Leng Junyu's embrace. When she noticed his attire, she suddenly realized that it was already morning.
He still remembered that last night when they returned home, she was already exhausted. After eating a little something, she immediately lay down on the bed and fell asleep in no time.
At this moment, seeing the brilliant sunlight outside, the cicadas at the treetops seemed to be filled with energy, their incessant chirping echoing in the air.
The golden sunshine streamed in at an angle, illuminating the entire room.
The man before her stood by the bed, and judging by his attire, he had been awake for quite some time and was fully dressed.
Today, Leng Junyu wore a purple patterned python robe, with gold and silver threads embroidered with auspicious clouds around the collar and sleeves, exuding an air of nobility.
A golden belt adorned his waist, complemented by a sheep fat jade pendant.
His black hair was like silk, neatly tied up with a crown that accentuated his strong and perfect features, as if he had been meticulously sculpted by divine hands.
He was undeniably a breathtaking sight!
His brows were like ink swords, his eyes like cold stars, his nose sharp as if carved from stone, and his lips delicately chiseled!
Looking at this handsome man with an extraordinary presence, Le Yao Yao felt a sense of reassurance wash over her. She then nuzzled her slightly pale face against his broad chest, resembling a spoiled little kitten seeking affection—truly endearing!
Upon seeing this, Leng Junyu gently reached out to smooth her slightly messy long hair, his eyes filled with unhidden tenderness.
He paid no mind to how her actions had wrinkled his clothes.
Instead, he spoke in a voice full of affection.
"Are you still sleepy? If you are, you can sleep a little longer."
"I'm not sleepy anymore. Is it time for you to attend court?"
In response to Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao lifted her little face and asked the man before her.
"Yes. However, I will return early today to keep you company!"
At this point, Leng Junyu paused for a moment before continuing.
"And you, make sure to get up and have breakfast. Don't worry about any heavy chores. If you're feeling bored, you can read some books. I had someone buy a few interesting storybooks for you a few days ago; you can use them to pass the time! Or you could do some embroidery at home, enjoy the flowers, and so on."
Although the man's voice was deep, his tone was very gentle, almost as if it could squeeze out water.
Le Yao Yao did not interrupt him; she quietly listened until he finished speaking, then smiled widely.
"Yu, I didn't know you could talk so much! Hehe..."
Le Yao Yao's teasing tone was unmistakable.
After all, the previous Leng Junyu had always been taciturn, but recently, Le Yao Yao noticed that he was becoming more talkative, as if he were trying to make up for all the words he hadn't said before.
Leng Junyu naturally caught on to Le Yao Yao's playful tone. In response, he gently reached out and tapped her delicate nose with his finger, chuckling helplessly.
"You are quite mischievous..."
"Hehe..."
After exchanging a few light-hearted words, Le Yao Yao watched as Leng Junyu hurried off to court.
After all, there were many important matters awaiting him!
Once Le Yao Yao got out of bed, the two new girls, Xue Ping and Xue Li, entered the room with washing supplies in hand.
Though they appeared to be only twelve or thirteen years old, they worked with remarkable efficiency and familiarity.
One was responsible for wringing out a towel while the other handed it over to Le Yao Yao.
Le Yao Yao felt somewhat unaccustomed to being waited on by others.
After all, brushing her teeth and washing her face were simple tasks she could easily do herself.
However, Le Yao Yao also knew that this was their job. If she were to refuse, she wondered if the two sisters would, like last night, suddenly kneel down and plead with her not to make them work anymore.
Sigh, sometimes the humility of ancient people truly made Le Yao Yao feel a bit embarrassed and at a loss.
Even though she had been in the Celestial Yuan Dynasty for almost three months now.
Le Yao Yao thought to herself as she sat at the Dressing Table.
Since she had returned to her identity as a daughter last night, there was no need for her to wear those eunuch clothes anymore, and her hair could no longer be simply tied in a braid.
It seemed that whether in modern times or ancient times, Le Yao Yao had never really taken care of her hair and didn’t know how to style it.
So, for her grooming and dressing up, Le Yao Yao decided to leave it to the two sisters behind her. After sitting down, she turned to the girl standing slightly to her left and said,
“Um, Xue Li, just give me a simple hairstyle today.” After all, she didn’t like anything too extravagant or flashy; Le Yao Yao preferred simplicity.
However, after Le Yao Yao finished speaking, the girl she called Xue Li smiled respectfully at her and replied,
“Replying to the young lady, I am Xue Ping; she is Xue Li.”
“Uh…”
Upon hearing Xue Ping's words, Le Yao Yao's mouth twitched. She had completely forgotten how many times she had miscalled their names today.
There was nothing she could do; these Sister Flowers not only looked identical but even their hairstyles and outfits were the same. It was no wonder others got them mixed up; even their own parents might confuse them!
Le Yao Yao thought to herself and smiled at Xue Ping.
“Haha, I’m sorry! You two sisters look so much alike. How about this? To avoid mixing you up in the future, let’s do something.”
Le Yao Yao paused for a moment, scanning the Dressing Table before taking out two hairpins from a jewelry box. She handed one to Xue Li and the other to Xue Ping.
“Xue Li, yours is the Pear Blossom Hairpin; Xue Ping, yours is the Lotus Hairpin. From now on, wear these hairpins in your hair all the time. That way, I can tell who is who by looking at your hairpins.”
"Le Yao Yao said.
These two hairpins were not of the highest quality; they were merely what she had bought while shopping with Leng Junyu yesterday. However, they were exquisite and beautiful.
Clearly, Xue Li and Xue Ping were very fond of the hairpins. After receiving them, they expressed their gratitude with joyful faces.
After freshening up, Le Yao Yao made her way to the hall, with Xue Ping and Xue Li following closely behind her.
In the hall, a variety of dishes and snacks had already been laid out on the table, making Le Yao Yao's stomach rumble in anticipation.
However, what surprised Le Yao Yao the most was that the little eunuch serving in the hall was none other than Little Muzi!
Upon seeing Little Muzi, Le Yao Yao's charming face froze for a moment.
After all, Little Muzi was responsible for the kitchen and usually only delivered meals. Today, however, he was stationed at Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
It must have been arranged by Leng Junyu on purpose!
He knew she felt bored at Elegant Breeze Pavilion and that she had few friends in the royal residence. Since he was closer to Little Muzi, he must have asked him to come over to work at Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
As Le Yao Yao pondered this, Little Muzi stood there in shock as he watched her approach gracefully.
Perhaps it was because he was so surprised by her feminine attire. His delicate face was wide-eyed in astonishment, his mouth agape enough for a sparrow to fly in.
Seeing Little Muzi's exaggerated expression made not only Le Yao Yao laugh but also caused Xue Li and Xue Ping, who followed her, to stifle their giggles.
"Hey, close your mouth! A little bird could fly right in there."
Le Yao Yao teased as she looked at Little Muzi's dramatic reaction.
Hearing Le Yao Yao's playful words snapped Little Muzi back to reality from his disbelief. He cautiously asked in a tone filled with incredulity,
"Are you really Xiaoyaozi?! Are you truly... a woman?!"
"Ha ha, it's the real deal!"
Upon hearing Little Muzi's words, Le Yao Yao mischievously winked at her and instinctively puffed out her chest, which was not bound by any cloth.
Little Muzi's face immediately turned red at Le Yao Yao's action. Perhaps it was shyness; Le Yao Yao certainly didn't seem like a bold girl!
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However, after the initial embarrassment, Little Muzi broke into a silly grin and said, "Ha ha, no wonder I always thought it was strange. Xiaoyaozi doesn't seem like a eunuch at all and lacks any masculine vulgarity. When bathing, I had to keep watch outside. I thought it was because Xiaoyaozi was shy and didn't want anyone to see you bathe. Turns out you actually are... hee hee..."
By the end of her sentence, Little Muzi looked both delighted and silly.
Seeing that Little Muzi did not change her attitude towards her just because she was a girl and that their interactions remained as comfortable as ever warmed Le Yao Yao's heart.
After all, Little Muzi was the first friend who treated her well since she arrived in this era. She certainly did not want to lose such an important friend!
Thinking about this, Le Yao Yao glanced around the hall and noticed that only Little Muzi and a few others, including Xue Ping and Xue Li, were present; there was no one else, and the Chief Eunuch was also absent.
That was only natural; after all, the royal residence was vast, and the Chief Eunuch only dutifully reported daily occurrences when Leng Junyu returned. During other times, he was extremely busy.
However, with the Chief Eunuch absent, Le Yao Yao felt relaxed.
Although when Leng Junyu informed the Chief Eunuch of her identity, the Chief Eunuch had looked quite gloomy towards her.
Perhaps the Chief Eunuch only showed a slightly better demeanor in front of Leng Junyu; otherwise, he seemed to have a permanent frown! Le Yao Yao didn't want to concern herself with that.
Moreover, now that the Chief Eunuch was not around, she felt free to enjoy herself.
Then she looked at the table filled with an array of dishes that were colorful and aromatic—simply mouthwatering.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's stomach began to protest loudly.
She patted her belly and immediately sat down, waving to Xue Li, Xue Ping, and Little Muzi.
"Since it's just us here, don't be polite! Sit down and eat! There's so much food on the table that I can't finish it all by myself!"
Le Yao Yao looked at the three in front of her and spoke up.
However, upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Xue Li and Xue Ping shook their heads in unison.
"We can't do that! It's against the rules. If Chief Eunuch finds out, he will scold us."
"Well, Chief Eunuch isn't here, so you don't have to worry," she reassured them.
Le Yao Yao tried to persuade them gently, but Xue Li and Xue Ping were adamant about not eating. She didn't press them further and asked them to wait outside while keeping watch. Then she invited Little Muzi to sit down.
At first, Little Muzi felt a bit shy and uncomfortable. Although he usually shared meals with Xiaoyaozi in the cafeteria, this was different; they were in the grand hall of Elegant Breeze Pavilion.
Eating in such a magnificent hall was something someone of his status couldn't easily accept.
However, Le Yao Yao put on a serious face and said, "Aren't we friends? Friends shouldn't care about status! If you don't eat with me now, does that mean you no longer consider me your friend?!"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Little Muzi hesitated no longer and sat down to eat with her.
Seeing this, the gloom on Le Yao Yao's face vanished instantly.
After all, in her view, everyone was equal.
Even if she were to marry Leng Junyu in the future and become the mistress of the royal residence, a princess consort, her relationship with Little Muzi would never change; they were friends!
So now, Le Yao Yao sat there with Little Muzi, happily enjoying the lavish breakfast spread before them.
Le Yao Yao's appetite had recently increased significantly; after all, one mouth had to feed two people. Since finishing her meal, she had been unable to stop nibbling.
Little Muzi was also growing, as it was the time for development. Naturally, she ate a lot, so the dozen or so dishes on the table ended up with not a single crumb left in Le Yao Yao and Little Muzi's stomachs.
After feeling completely satisfied, Le Yao Yao resembled a lazy little kitten, licking her slightly greasy lips and feeling a bit drowsy.
However, she decided to move around for a bit. After all, just sleeping after a full meal wasn't something she wanted to do; she wasn't a pig.
Moreover, going to sleep right after eating wasn't good for her body.
So, after finishing her meal, Le Yao Yao took a stroll in the backyard of Elegant Breeze Pavilion, enjoying the flowers and watching the fish. Only when she felt tired did she return to her room to rest.
Meanwhile, Little Muzi was busy cleaning up in Elegant Breeze Pavilion, taking over the tasks that Le Yao Yao had previously handled.
Knowing that Le Yao Yao was now pregnant, Little Muzi insisted on not letting her do anything at all, treating her like a revered empress.
Le Yao Yao felt warm inside from Little Muzi's carefulness and concern. In the end, she obediently did nothing and went back to sleep.
When she finally woke up again, it was already sunset.
As Le Yao Yao slowly stirred awake, her beautiful eyes still carried a hint of sleepiness.
After lazily stretching and yawning, a teasing and affectionate voice rang in her ear.
"Little lazy pig, are you awake?"
Hearing that familiar voice, Le Yao Yao knew who it was without even needing to look. She instinctively snuggled closer into that person's embrace, adjusting herself into a comfortable position before lazily asking,
"Yu, when did you finish court?"
"I finished an hour ago. Seeing you still asleep, I didn’t want to wake you."
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao was momentarily stunned before she spoke.
"So I really did sleep in so late today."
"Hehe, it's fine. Sleeping more is good for pregnant women!"
At this point, Leng Junyu paused briefly before continuing.
"Today, Junxi sent a message saying he plans to marry Yar as his consort. Naturally, he will inform his Empress Mother about your situation."
"Ah?! Really?! That's wonderful!"
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao's face immediately lit up with a brilliant smile, and she felt a deep sense of relief in her heart.
Although she had known that Nangong Junxi would definitely take responsibility for Tong Yaar, hearing the news finally made them feel more at ease.
Just as Le Yao Yao was filled with joy, she heard Leng Junyu say again.
"I also spoke to my royal brother about our situation today. Therefore, I plan to choose an auspicious date within the next two months to hold our wedding."
"In two months!?"
Isn't that too soon!?
However, Le Yao Yao also understood that since she was pregnant, even though the child was Leng Junyu's, it wouldn't look good if people saw her getting married with a big belly.
So it would be better to complete this matter as soon as possible.
Le Yao Yao had no objections to this.
Moreover, she was not at all familiar with the customs of this dynasty, so she decided to leave these matters to Leng Junyu. All she needed to do was be a beautiful new wife and marry the man she loved!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao looked up at the handsome man before her, still feeling a bit incredulous.
Three months ago, she was just a senior high school student, her mind focused solely on her studies.
Unexpectedly, in such a short time, she found herself pregnant and about to get married.
Indeed, life is full of surprises!
However, Le Yao Yao knew that marrying this man would never be a regret for her!
Because he loved her, and she loved him; that was enough.
Le Yao Yao had thought that she and Leng Junyu would continue to live happily together, in a simple and ordinary way.
Little did she know, this was merely the calm before the storm!
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