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The fact that she had kissed the chest of the living Yama left Le Yao Yao's mind ringing with a loud 'bang.' Immediately, a wave of heat surged from her heart to the top of her head.
She looked at the man before her, her gaze filled with shock and shyness. Her words came out stammering.
“W-Wang Ye!?”
Le Yao Yao spoke up, startled by the man's sudden action.
What on earth did this unpredictable man want to do!?
His deep black eyes, sharp and wise like blades, seemed to see right through her…
At this sight, Le Yao Yao felt a rush of panic.
Could it be that the living Yama already knew she was a woman!?
As this thought crossed her mind, a wave of despair washed over her. She looked at Leng Junyu with eyes filled with fear and unease, resembling a frightened little rabbit, while he was the big bad wolf that terrified her…
This thought brought a bitter feeling to Leng Junyu's heart.
When would she no longer fear him, when would she stop being afraid of him!?
Did he really frighten her so much…?
With that thought, Leng Junyu unconsciously loosened his grip on Le Yao Yao. He turned his handsome face away, no longer looking at her.
His slender cold eyes slightly shifted toward the window, his gaze deep and inscrutable, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.
As for the silent living Yama, Le Yao Yao was utterly baffled.
What was wrong with him!?
And did he even know that she was a woman!?
From his expressionless face, it was truly difficult to discern anything.
With this thought, Le Yao Yao's heart began to race again, like fifteen buckets swaying back and forth.
In the end, feeling anxious, Le Yao Yao tightly pressed her red lips together and remained silent. Leng Junyu, lost in thought, gazed out the window without uttering a word.
For a moment, the room was filled with an eerie silence as neither of them spoke.
The afternoon sunlight poured in like liquid gold, slanting through the room.
It illuminated the study brilliantly.
A gentle breeze wafted in through the intricately carved window, causing the veil to flutter and the books on the desk to flip over with each gust.
Aside from that, the room was so quiet that one could almost hear a pin drop.
This silence only heightened Le Yao Yao's unease; she felt that the atmosphere was exceedingly strange.
Moreover, her heart hung in uncertainty, not knowing the answer. Continuing to dwell on these thoughts was not a solution!
Better to face the pain quickly than to prolong it; she should ask for clarity.
Even if the King of Hell truly knew her identity as a woman and intended to punish her, she would accept it.
At worst, it would be a swift end—perhaps in death, she could return to her modern life!
With this thought, Le Yao Yao bit down on her silver fang and took a moment to gather her courage. Taking a deep breath, she lifted her little face and addressed the King of Hell, who had yet to look at her.
"Your Highness, last night... aside from biting you and... throwing up on you, is there anything else? Do you already know... know about..."
"What do you know?"
Leng Junyu, who had been feeling down, slightly tilted his head upon hearing Le Yao Yao's hesitant words.
The golden sunlight poured through the window, illuminating the man standing before it. The light accentuated his features, making them appear even more distinct and three-dimensional, exuding a captivating charm.
Seeing the noble man bathed in sunlight, looking as handsome as a deity, one couldn't ignore the cold aura that surrounded him, which was both intimidating and awe-inspiring.
Noticing a hint of confusion in his tone made Le Yao Yao bite her lip lightly, leaving her at a loss for words.
At that moment, she was still unsure whether the vague fragments in her mind were real or just a dream.
If she were to ask him directly, and if the formidable figure truly did not know her identity as a woman, wouldn’t she be digging her own grave?
With this thought, Le Yao Yao felt anxious and nervous inside; her beautiful little face seemed to twist in distress.
Meanwhile, Leng Junyu couldn't help but feel a flicker of curiosity at the sight of Le Yao Yao's troubled expression.
What could be troubling this little one?
"What do you want to know?" he asked softly, his cold eyes glinting with interest.
"Um, well..."
Hearing the words from the formidable figure and looking at his perpetually proud face that resembled eternal ice, Le Yao Yao bit her silver fang thoughtfully. Suddenly, as if struck by inspiration, her beautiful eyes lit up and she spoke up.
"Well, I have some ugly scars on my body. I was wondering if you noticed them last night..."
If the formidable figure truly knew she was a woman, he would certainly understand why she said this and what her concerns were.
If he did not know her identity as a woman, then with this statement, he would surely not suspect anything.
After Le Yao Yao finished speaking, her beautiful eyes, filled with anxiety and tension, remained fixed on the Living Yama, not missing a single expression on his face.
She watched as the Living Yama furrowed his handsome brows slightly upon hearing her words, then asked, "An ugly scar?! What scar?!"
"Uh... this..."
Seeing the look of confusion on the Living Yama's face, Le Yao Yao finally let out a sigh of relief. From his expression, she was certain that he had no idea about her secret—that she was a woman.
However, if it wasn't for the Living Yama, who had taken off her clothes last night?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt frustrated and conflicted again. If she had known that drinking could lead to such troubles, she would never have touched alcohol.
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts of regret, Leng Junyu was still waiting for her response.
Startled by his gaze, Le Yao Yao couldn't think of any excuse to deflect his question. As a result, she merely bit her lower lip tightly, her face flustered, yet she remained silent without offering a single reason.
As she looked into the Living Yama's piercing eyes, her heart raced even more.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's growing panic, Leng Junyu suddenly recalled something Nangong Junxi had mentioned before.
It was said that some wealthy families liked to buy pretty young boys and then strip them of their clothes to mistreat them...
With this thought in mind, Leng Junyu seemed to understand something. A hint of compassion flickered in his cold eyes. Before Le Yao Yao could stammer out anything, he immediately spoke up.
"Don't worry! Your clothes have been on you the whole time, so I haven't seen any scars on your body."
"Is that true?!"
Upon hearing the words of the living Yama, Le Yao Yao's delicate face froze for a moment, and then her beautiful eyes widened in surprise and delight.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu became even more certain of his thoughts.
It seemed that in the past, 'he' had indeed been abused by those perverts...
Thinking of this, a chill ran through Leng Junyu's heart. His hidden hands clenched into fists as he thought fiercely.
He must never find out who bullied 'him'; otherwise, he would definitely make that person wish they were dead!
While Leng Junyu was lost in thought, Le Yao Yao, having received the living Yama's answer and realizing he still didn't know her secret, let out a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness!
Heaven bless her!
Otherwise, she would have been in serious trouble today.
However, if it weren't for the living Yama's words, who was it that took off her clothes last night!?
Last night, she had been drinking with Dongfang Bai and Nangong Junxi at Ruyi Inn. So now, aside from the living Yama, only these two remained...
...
At noon, the living Yama was summoned to the palace by Eunuch, who mentioned that he was with child. It was said that the Empress Dowager wanted to see him, but no one knew when.
However, while the living Yama went to the palace, Le Yao Yao did not remain idle. She hurried to the various courtyards where Nangong Junxi resided, intending to uncover what she wanted to know. But all she found out from the little eunuchs in Nangong Junxi's courtyard was that he was still asleep and had not yet woken up.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao only needed to get the exit permit from Chief Eunuch and hurried towards Dongfang Bai's medical hall.
The medical hall run by Dongfang Bai was not far from the royal residence. Since Le Yao Yao quickened her pace to a light jog, she arrived at the First Medical Hall in less than a moment.
Although the First Medical Hall had not been preparing for long, it quickly became fully equipped due to ample manpower and resources.
In a few days, once the date was chosen, it would officially open.
At this moment, since the medical hall had not yet opened, when Le Yao Yao walked in, there were only a few attendants cleaning up.
Le Yao Yao looked around but did not find that familiar pale figure. She turned to one of the attendants beside her and asked.
“Xiao Tang, where is Eastern Doctor?”
“Oh, you’re looking for Eastern Doctor? He’s in the backyard right now!” Xiao Tang immediately replied upon hearing Le Yao Yao's question.
“Okay, thank you.”
After greeting Xiao Tang, Le Yao Yao quickly headed towards the backyard.
Having been to the medical hall frequently lately, she was already very familiar with its layout.
The First Medical Hall had two floors.
The ground floor was for treating patients and had a place for purchasing medicinal herbs.
The second floor was divided into several rooms for patients with more serious conditions who could not be easily moved; they were cared for there.
Dongfang Bai's residence was located in the backyard.
Dongfang Bai was very particular about his living conditions, so naturally, his place could not be lacking in quality.
However, he was not one to indulge in luxury, so his residence was built with great elegance.
In the courtyard, the Pavilion was arranged in a pleasing manner, accompanied by a small pond that housed some vividly colored koi fish.
At this moment, the afternoon sun shone brilliantly, casting golden rays upon the shimmering pond water, creating a dazzling layer of golden light on the surface.
Aside from the small pond, there was also a patch of tilled land nearby.
This patch of land was clearly freshly plowed, still bare and devoid of any crops.
However, last time Le Yao Yao had heard Dongfang Bai mention that some Eucommia, White Herb, lilies, and Rehmannia had already been sown here.
As her gaze swept across the tilled land, once Le Yao Yao entered the backyard, her Beautiful Eyes continuously scanned the area until they finally settled on a man in front of the Pavilion who was drying White Chrysanthemum and other medicinal herbs.
His Black Hair flowed like a waterfall, casually tied back with a simple White Headband into a small bundle, while the rest cascaded down over his shoulders and chest.
The ink-black hair contrasted sharply with his snow-white robe.
Broad shoulders and a narrow waist gave him a tall and slender figure; his waist was slim and his legs straight…
The long white robe accentuated his skin, making it appear as pure as jade, giving him an ethereal quality akin to a white lotus emerging untainted from muddy waters—so pristine and elegant.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's delicate face froze for a moment.
Perhaps sensing someone watching from behind, the man suddenly turned around.
As he turned, the golden sunlight that fell upon him seemed to flow like liquid, causing his soft and shiny Black Hair to arc gracefully, subtly glimmering with golden hues…
His clear features were striking; Sword Brows slanted elegantly towards his temples, and his narrow Eyes narrowed slightly in the sunlight, revealing glimmers of light within them that were quite enchanting.
His forehead was fair, his chin rounded, and his lips were rosy…
The man was so breathtakingly beautiful that he seemed like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting. Anyone who saw him couldn't help but feel their heart race.
When Le Yao Yao saw the man suddenly turn around, her delicate face froze for a moment. The man was equally surprised.
However, after a brief moment of astonishment, he quickly regained his composure and a warm, pleasant smile spread across his lips.
That smile was like the gentle spring breeze of March, softly blowing into one's heart, refreshing and uplifting.
Seeing the smile on the man's face, Le Yao Yao, who had been flustered all day, finally felt a sense of calm settle within her.
For some reason, she felt that this man before her possessed an enchanting charm that could soothe the soul.
Even if the sky were to fall, as long as he was by her side, everything else seemed unimportant.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but smile back at the man and took a step toward him.
"Brother Bai."
"Brother Yao, you finally came."
Hearing Le Yao Yao's soft call, Dongfang Bai smiled and spoke.
However, the originally cheerful Le Yao Yao felt a sudden jolt in her heart upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, and her smile faltered slightly.
She couldn't tell if she was overthinking things or if something was indeed off; she felt that Dongfang Bai's words today were somewhat strange.
Although his smile remained unchanged and he was still gentle with her, there was something different about it.
But he had just said "finally"!
Could it be that he had been waiting for her all along?
What was he waiting for her to do!? Could it be because of what happened last night!?
Just thinking about this made Le Yao Yao's heart skip a few beats, and soon, it began to race wildly.
Even her delicate little face started to show signs of nervousness and unease.
Dongfang Bai naturally noticed Le Yao Yao's anxious expression. However, he did not point it out; instead, he smiled gently and said, "Come on, look at your flushed face. Have a cup of tea to soothe your throat!"
"Uh, okay..."
Though she felt restless and uneasy inside, seeing Dongfang Bai's elegant and gentle demeanor made Le Yao Yao unable to discern his thoughts at that moment.
From Dongfang Bai's earlier words, it seemed he knew something. But now, he treated her just like usual, without any change.
Did he know or not!?
Le Yao Yao was confused by this.
However, she didn't immediately ask because she was genuinely thirsty!
Although the distance from the Wangfu to here wasn't far, she had run with all her might just now and was already parched.
So, Le Yao Yao decided to have some tea first to quench her thirst and prepare for the questions she wanted to ask later.
Following Dongfang Bai, Le Yao Yao walked to the shade of a large tree.
It was the scorching summer, with the sun blazing overhead and the temperature extremely high; the fiery sunlight seemed capable of roasting a person alive.
After running all the way here, Le Yao Yao was already sweating profusely, her back soaked through.
After seeing Dongfang Bai pour her a cup of ice-cold tea, she wasted no time and took big gulps, savoring every drop.
It wasn't until she finished the cup that she let out a satisfied burp.
Licking the tea residue from her lips, Le Yao Yao felt something was off after finishing the tea.
"Brother Bai, what kind of tea is this!?"
It tasted good, but she sensed a hint of herbal fragrance.
Upon hearing her question, Dongfang Bai raised his red lips, took a sip from his own cup of tea, and then replied, "This is Hangover Tea. Drink it, and your head won't hurt anymore."
"Uh..."
At his words, Le Yao Yao suddenly realized that the tea had clearly been brewed for quite some time and had cooled down perfectly for drinking now.
It seemed that Dongfang Bai had anticipated her arrival and made Hangover Tea to wait for her!
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao feel immensely grateful for Dongfang Bai's thoughtfulness.
All along, Dongfang Bai had treated her like a big brother, and it would be a lie to say she wasn't touched by that.
However, while she felt moved by his kindness, her mind was still tangled with what had happened last night.
If she didn't quickly find out what exactly occurred last night and clarify whether the person who removed her clothes was a dream or reality—if it was real, then who was that person!?
Could it be this man before her?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao bit her lower lip tightly, then slowly set down her teacup and looked at the man in front of her with a hesitant expression.
Dongfang Bai had already noticed her anxious demeanor and the way she seemed to hold back her words.
He followed suit, slowly placing his teacup down as well. Raising his deep black eyes, he met Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes, which were filled with urgency and unease.
He knew she must have come to discuss what happened last night, but he was unsure about the specifics of her concerns and how much she remembered. So, Dongfang Bai simply parted his lips and spoke softly.
"Feel free to ask whatever you want. I will tell you everything I know."
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of anxiety and tension in her heart. However, since he had said that, she naturally wanted to clarify what happened last night.
With that thought in mind, Le Yao Yao pondered for a moment before finally speaking up.
"Brother Bai, last night the three of us were drinking at Ruyi Inn. After I got drunk, did something happen that I’m unaware of?"
Her words were laced with caution and unease, and her nervous gaze was fixed on Dongfang Bai, not missing any change in his expression.
At that moment, her heart raced wildly due to the tension.
The pounding of her heart was so intense it felt like it might burst from her chest.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's anxious demeanor, Dongfang Bai remained calm.
After hearing her question, he fell silent for a moment, as if deep in thought.
While he contemplated, Le Yao Yao anxiously awaited his response. Although it was less than a minute, it felt like an eternity to her, leaving her feeling increasingly flustered.
Why wasn’t he saying anything? His silence was truly making her anxious!
As Le Yao Yao anxiously pondered in her heart, Dongfang Bai seemed to sense her thoughts.
He first lifted his head slightly, and his deep black eyes, warm yet sharp, locked onto Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes, which were filled with panic. Then, he gently parted his red lips and spoke.
"You want to ask if I already know you are a woman, right?"
Dongfang Bai's voice remained as soft as water, smooth and gentle.
However, at that moment, his words struck like a bolt from the blue. Le Yao Yao felt her mind explode with a 'bang,' and she instantly froze like a fossil.
So it was true; the fragments in her mind were not just dreams.
That meant the person who had taken off her clothes last night was Dongfang Bai!
At this thought, apart from shock, Le Yao Yao felt even more shyness and embarrassment.
Her little face, which had been stunned into silence, quickly flushed a deep red due to her awkwardness. As she looked at Dongfang Bai, her gaze held both astonishment and an unspoken bashfulness.
Although Le Yao Yao remained silent, Dongfang Bai could vaguely guess what was on her mind just by observing the expression on her face.
Thus, it was now Dongfang Bai's turn to feel flustered. His handsome face turned slightly red as he looked at Le Yao Yao, losing his usual calm demeanor and instead showing a hint of embarrassment and panic.
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