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The caravan returning to Great Xia traveled by land, and along the way, the scenery was breathtaking. The mountains were lush and green, and the landscape was picturesque.
Even though it was summer, the wildflowers bloomed in vibrant colors, creating a beautiful carpet of blossoms against the lush green grasslands. It was truly enchanting.
Originally feeling gloomy after being away from Leng Junyu for over half a month, Le Yao Yao's spirits lifted upon witnessing the beauty of nature along the journey.
After all, since arriving at Duke Rui's Residence, she had been confined to the same place.
Although Duke Rui's Residence was beautiful and magnificent, seeing the same sights day after day could become tiresome. Now, gazing at the majestic mountains and rivers of nature, Le Yao Yao felt her mood improve significantly.
Moreover, in the spacious carriage, she was not alone; she had Xue Li and Xue Ping with her.
Xue Li and Xue Ping were specifically sent by Leng Junyu to attend to her needs.
In the caravan, they were the only three women; the rest were guards.
Now that Le Yao Yao was pregnant, it was only natural that she needed assistance during the journey. Leng Junyu was understandably concerned for her well-being. He had originally planned to send more experienced maidservants from Chief Eunuch, but Le Yao Yao declined.
After all, she had always managed her own affairs since childhood and preferred to do things herself.
Even though she was pregnant now, she felt that having Xue Li and Xue Ping by her side was sufficient.
Seeing her insistence, Leng Junyu ultimately said nothing more but sternly instructed Xue Li and Xue Ping to take good care of her.
Recalling Leng Junyu's serious expression at that time made Le Yao Yao chuckle; Xue Li and Xue Ping had looked quite frightened.
He cared too much for her.
However, thinking of Leng Junyu's kindness warmed Le Yao Yao's heart.
At this moment, it was noon.
The sun shone brightly outside, the sky was clear with no clouds in sight. The azure sky resembled a piece of jade, crystal clear and beautiful. Gazing at this lovely blue sky brought a sense of ease to one's heart.
Le Yao Yao had been sitting in the carriage for an entire morning. Although the carriage was spacious enough to accommodate three sleeping people comfortably, she was starting to feel weary from the long journey. The interior, though small like a sparrow, was well-equipped, thanks to Leng Junyu's thoughtful preparations.
At that moment, the caravan came to a halt, and the one in charge was Xing.
Xing was seen directing everyone ahead, instructing them to take a break and have something to eat before continuing their journey.
Le Yao Yao carefully descended from the carriage with the help of her two sisters, Xue Li and Xue Ping.
Watching them be so cautious made Le Yao Yao chuckle.
"Look at you two being so careful! I'm not that heavy; do you really need to be this cautious?" she said with a smile.
Xue Ping and Xue Li exchanged glances upon hearing her words and replied in unison, "It's our duty to serve you, Miss. How can we not be careful?"
They truly were twins, even their synchronized speech was impressive.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but smile wider.
Just then, Xing strode over after organizing the caravan. Noticing the three of them laughing together, he curiously asked, "What are these three beautiful ladies discussing that has you all so cheerful?"
"Hehe, it's nothing much. Xing, have you finished with everything over there?" Le Yao Yao paused her laughter and turned to ask him.
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Xing nodded and said,
"Yes, come on, you must be hungry! There’s barbecue over there, it will be ready soon. Let’s go sit for a bit!"
"Thank you, Xing," Le Yao Yao replied politely with a smile.
However, Le Yao Yao had no idea just how beautiful her smile was.
Her features were exquisite, sculpted like jade, with skin as fair as snow, delicate and flawless. Her dark eyebrows arched gracefully, and her eyes sparkled like autumn waters. Most captivating were her rosy lips; when she smiled, she revealed a row of perfectly white teeth that complemented her red lips beautifully.
A gentle breeze stirred her hair and fluttered her garments.
Against the backdrop of the lush mountains and clear waters behind her, she looked like a fairy from the mountains, untouched by the dust of the world.
Seeing this, Xing's handsome face momentarily froze in awe, a hint of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
This expression did not go unnoticed by Xue Ping and Xue Li, who immediately teased him.
"Hey there, miss, don’t smile at him anymore! Look, Xing is completely mesmerized."
"Right? I mean, Xing, don’t let yourself be enchanted by her! She’s going to be the Future Consort of the prince!"
Originally, Xue Ping and Xue Li were just joking around; after all, they knew that Xing had a cheerful personality and loved to joke.
However, upon hearing their teasing remarks, Xing quickly snapped back to reality. A fleeting shadow of melancholy crossed his eyes.
But this moment of sadness vanished almost instantly, too quick to be caught. Xing returned to his usual carefree demeanor and laughed as he said,
"Haha, what can I do? Our Future Consort is just too enchanting!"
Le Yao Yao couldn't help but blush at Xing's exaggerated laughter. She decided not to play along with them anymore and instead, while patting her flat belly, she deliberately put on a pitiful expression and said,
"Alright, enough teasing. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole cow! Let's hurry up and get something to eat!"
"Okay, let's go then."
Knowing that Le Yao Yao was pregnant and her appetite had increased significantly, everyone stopped their antics and led her towards the barbecue area.
At that moment, they paused to rest beneath a towering tree. Under the tree stood a large rack, on which a wild boar was currently resting.
This wild boar had been personally hunted by Xing when they passed through the forest earlier!
Now, the boar had already been gutted and was being roasted on a thick stick.
The aroma of the roasting meat wafted through the air, making everyone's stomachs growl with hunger.
Moreover, this wild boar weighed over a hundred pounds, enough to feed dozens of people.
This time, Leng Junyu had dispatched thirty guards to protect Le Yao Yao on her return to Great Xia. These guards were all trained by Leng Junyu himself, making them exceptionally skilled and disciplined.
However, the only downside was that they were very quiet; even when they gathered in groups of thirty, they spoke in hushed tones, trying to minimize their presence.
In comparison, Xing seemed like an oddity.
After bringing Le Yao Yao over, Xing glanced at the roasting boar. Just then, it was perfectly cooked; its skin had turned a golden brown and fat dripped from it, sizzling as it cooked. The mouthwatering aroma made Le Yao Yao's mouth water as she approached.
"It looks so delicious! It smells amazing..."
Le Yao Yao swallowed hard, her gaze fixed on the roasted wild boar without wavering.
At that moment, her face was clearly marked with the words "She really wants to eat."
Watching Le Yao Yao's unpretentious and drooling expression, not only Xue Ping and Xue Li stifled their laughter beside her, but even Xing couldn't hide his amusement, chuckling softly.
Then, Xing pulled a sharp dagger from his waist. With a swift motion, a piece of fragrant roasted wild boar meat landed on the plate in his hand.
"Here, since you're hungry, hurry up and eat."
He handed the plate to Le Yao Yao with a smile at the corner of his mouth.
"Thank you! You all should eat too!"
Without hesitation, Le Yao Yao accepted the plate from Xing and smiled brightly at everyone. After saying this, she casually found a spot to sit down and began to feast.
However, her gaze never left Xing for a moment.
Xing's hands were constantly in motion, skillfully working on the roasted wild boar.
His knife moved with lightning speed; Le Yao Yao barely saw how he did it. She only noticed the flashes of the blade, and soon enough, the meat from the entire roasted boar was neatly cut into pieces—one for each person, totaling thirty-three pieces along with what was on her plate.
Moreover, as Xing wielded his dagger, the freshly cut pork was immediately flicked away.
At that moment, the guards would catch it with their own plates.
Fortunately, those guards were quite skilled; otherwise, ordinary people wouldn't be able to catch such fast-moving pieces of meat.
As Le Yao Yao savored the roasted pork in her hand, she watched the scene before her—like a juggling act—with delight in her heart.
Moreover, seeing these well-trained guards at mealtime made Le Yao Yao feel a sense of pride.
After all, a man capable of training such exceptional guards must be extraordinary himself. And this extraordinary man was about to become her husband...
"Hehe, this is great!"
"Miss, are you thinking about the Prince again?!"
As Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, she heard Xue Li's teasing voice beside her.
"Uh..."
Upon hearing Xue Li's words, Le Yao Yao's face flushed, feeling a bit helpless inside.
Was it that obvious?! Even what she was thinking was known to everyone.
Le Yao Yao touched her face while pondering.
However, seeing Xue Li's playful expression made Le Yao Yao feel a bit embarrassed.
"Stop teasing me! You're no different! Don't think I don't know you like Xing!"
"Uh, how did you know?!"
Xue Li's eyes widened in surprise at Le Yao Yao's words, feeling both exposed and shy.
After all, she was just a girl who had just begun to understand love, and her face turned red instantly.
Seeing the usually carefree Xue Li blush like a monkey's backside was a rare sight for Le Yao Yao. She raised an eyebrow and looked at her with a playful smile.
"That was easy; I just guessed! Haha, I can't believe I got it right!"
"What!? You guessed?!"
Xue Li's beautiful eyes widened in realization that Le Yao Yao had intentionally teased her to reveal her feelings. In an instant, she felt both annoyed and shy.
In the end, Xue Li simply stomped her foot and stepped aside.
After all, she had a rather delicate face...
Seeing Xue Li's shy demeanor, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but chuckle.
She never expected that women in this era would be so precocious.
Xue Li was only thirteen this year, yet she had already started to like men. However, it wasn't surprising; in this era, both men and women married early.
As Le Yao Yao pondered this, she finished the last piece of pork on her plate.
Coincidentally, the portion of pork that Xing had just cut for her was just right—not too much, not too little.
Le Yao Yao thought to herself that if Xing weren't working as a guard, he would surely have a bright future selling pork!
Just then, Xue Ping noticed that Le Yao Yao had finished her pork and immediately handed her a cup of freshly brewed tea.
"Miss, please have a cup of tea to soothe your throat!"
"Thank you! You should have some too!"
Seeing Xue Ping's attentiveness, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but smile gratefully at her.
After all, among the two sisters, Xue Li was the most lively while Xue Ping was the most considerate and caring.
Just when she felt a bit full, Xue Ping had already prepared tea for her.
Le Yao Yao felt grateful in her heart as she picked up the fragrant tea, intending to take a sip to soothe her throat.
Who would have thought that at that moment, a startled cry filled with caution rang out, followed by the sound of swords being drawn.
The sound of "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" sent chills down her spine.
Startled by the sudden noise, Le Yao Yao paused mid-sip, her beautiful eyes widening in confusion as she looked ahead. What she saw left her utterly shocked, as if struck by a thunderclap.
She didn't even notice when the teacup slipped from her hands and fell to the ground.
Not far in front of her, a group of mysterious figures clad in black suddenly appeared. Each one wielded a long sword, exuding an aura of murderous intent.
Seeing this, the guards immediately drew their swords and engaged in combat with the unknown assailants.
In an instant, the air was filled with flashes of blades and the sounds of clashing weapons. The echoes of cold steel piercing flesh mingled with the splatter of blood and the sight of fallen bodies...
Le Yao Yao was completely terrified.
Although she had witnessed such violent scenes before, seeing it unfold again so close to her made her heart race with fear.
After all, she was just an ordinary person afraid of death, especially now that she was pregnant!
As these thoughts raced through her mind, she heard the urgent voices of Xue Li and Xue Ping nearby.
“Miss, it’s dangerous here! We need to get to the carriage quickly!”
Xue Ping said gravely to Le Yao Yao before she and Xue Li hurriedly led her toward the carriage.
Just then, one of the black-clad figures noticed their movement and charged toward Le Yao Yao at lightning speed.
Seeing the figure darting toward her like an arrow caught Le Yao Yao off guard; her heart nearly leaped into her throat.
As the black-clad assailant closed in on her, Le Yao Yao let out a terrified scream, convinced she was doomed. But at that moment, Xue Ping, who had been supporting her, sprang into action like a coiled spring and rushed forward to grapple with the attacker.
It was then that Le Yao Yao realized that Xue Ping actually knew martial arts!
Moreover, her martial skills were not bad at all.
Although Xue Ping was young and petite, her agility was impressive.
She wielded a slender long sword, which she had tucked into her waist belt.
Le Yao Yao had never noticed this before, but now, as she watched Xue Ping draw the long sword with a swift motion from her waist, she was once again taken aback.
Before she could think much about it, Xue Li had already pulled her into the carriage.
"Miss, no matter what happens next, please do not leave the carriage!"
"Okay, okay..."
At that moment, Le Yao Yao was already so frightened that she felt completely lost.
Her heart raced with panic.
Looking around at the countless casualties, she realized that although the guards had been carefully selected by Leng Junyu and could usually fight ten against one, these black-clad assailants were also formidable and outnumbered the guards. This sight made Le Yao Yao even more anxious.
At this moment, she desperately wished for Yu to be by her side.
After all, no matter what happened, even if the sky were to fall, as long as he was there, she would fear nothing.
But now...
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao feel both anxious and worried.
Especially when Xue Li, who had been guarding her side, joined the fight after an attacker lunged at her. Le Yao Yao's heart felt like it was in turmoil.
For the first time, she realized just how helpless she truly was!
At a critical moment, everyone was protecting her.
If she survived this ordeal, she would definitely learn martial arts properly.
Of course, the premise was that she had to give birth to the child inside her first.
After all, Yu wasn't by her side every day. Just like now, when she was in danger, she had no ability to protect herself at all.
The more she thought about it, the more self-conscious Le Yao Yao became. Looking at everyone sacrificing themselves to protect her only deepened her feelings of inadequacy.
As she watched the guards who had just been eating roasted pork together fall one by one, Le Yao Yao felt as if she had fallen into an Ice Cave, feeling cold all over.
However, just as Le Yao Yao was grieving for the sacrificed guards, suddenly, she saw a shadow flash before her eyes. Outside the carriage stood a burly figure dressed in black.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao was so frightened that her spirit seemed to leave her body.
Could it be that today she really couldn't escape this calamity!?
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao's heart tighten, and she shrank into the corner of the carriage.
Her hands tightly protected her belly, and her beautiful eyes filled with fear were fixed on the black-clad figure without blinking.
As she watched the figure approach step by step, Le Yao Yao trembled all over with fear.
However, she couldn't just sit there and wait for death; after all, she wasn't alone! She still had the baby inside her!
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