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At that moment, Nian Sulan was shocked and surprised. After all, since her return, she had never seen a hint of a smile on the face of the man beside her.
She had thought it was simply due to his personality since childhood, so she had stopped paying attention to it.
But now, watching him smile slightly at the little eunuch across from him, even though it was a faint smile that one might easily miss if not looking closely, he was indeed smiling!
This realization left Nian Sulan deeply shaken.
Her beautiful eyes then subtly shifted to the person across from her, filled with a hint of contemplation.
The unusual gaze from the woman in front of her made Le Yao Yao, who had been playfully teasing Nangong Junxi, pause for a moment in surprise. She then lightly brushed it off.
She saw that Nian Sulan's expression remained as stunningly beautiful as ever, and her gaze returned to Leng Junyu.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao blinked her slightly confused eyes.
Could it be that she had misinterpreted something!?
After pondering for a moment, Le Yao Yao decided not to think too much about it.
Her gaze fell once again on Nangong Junxi, who was sulking in anger from being teased by her.
Nangong Junxi looked like an upset young boy, his handsome face showing signs of annoyance, but he actually looked quite adorable!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao turned around and seemed to recall something, letting out a chuckle as she spoke.
"Hehe, Seventh Prince, I know you're clever, so let me pose another riddle. I wonder if you can guess it!"
"Hmph! Just say whatever riddle you have, Little Servant. Your mind is filled with all sorts of strange things, nothing serious at all!"
Despite Le Yao Yao's playful laughter, he wasn't truly angry. In fact, there was a hint of joy in his heart. After all, his attention was no longer focused on the Senior Brother or Bai; this feeling was quite nice!
Unaware of Nangong Junxi's thoughts, Le Yao Yao's gaze intentionally or unintentionally fell on Nangong Junxi's lower half, leaving him looking utterly baffled. She then withdrew her gaze and spoke again.
"Growing halfway up the waist, it has skin and fur, measures about five or six inches long, and is packed with offspring. Can anyone guess what it is?"
Le Yao Yao's voice was crisp and clear, especially in the enchanting night. However, after she finished speaking, no one present dared to respond.
Their faces turned awkward as it was evident that everyone had guessed what it was but felt too embarrassed to say it out loud.
Sitting next to Leng Junyu, Nian Sulan pondered for a moment before her cheeks flushed red as if she had realized something. In an instant, she appeared even more charming but simply lowered her head and cast her eyes down in shyness.
Even Leng Junyu couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words.
Clearly, Le Yao Yao could even speak this riddle.
As for Dongfang Bai, there was no need to mention him.
He was the only one present who knew that Le Yao Yao was a girl. At this moment, seeing her, a young girl, boldly utter such a riddle, his handsome face flushed slightly, and he felt a bit embarrassed.
On the other side, Nangong Junxi, who had just been glancing at Le Yao Yao as she spoke, was puzzled by her seemingly intentional gaze directed toward him. He had been wondering about it at the time!
Now, after hearing Le Yao Yao's words, his handsome face suddenly showed a look of speechlessness.
Seeing the people around him, including Nian Sulan, a young lady present, he felt a bit reprimanded as she said to Le Yao Yao.
"You little servant, with a big girl here, how can you say such a riddle! It's truly outrageous!"
"Oh, Seventh Prince, what's wrong with my riddle?! It's perfectly normal! Is it that you can't figure it out, which is why you're saying this?"
Noticing Nangong Junxi's expression, Le Yao Yao realized he must have misunderstood and couldn't help but laugh.
Looking around at the slightly awkward faces of everyone present, she couldn't help but smirk.
Hehe, clearly everyone had misinterpreted it! And they were blushing!?
Such pure-hearted people…
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but stifle a giggle.
Seeing that no one had spoken up, Le Yao Yao blinked her beautiful eyes and wore a rather regretful expression. Shaking her head, she said, "Since no one can guess, I suppose I have to reveal the answer."
Her tone was filled with a sense of resignation. However, upon hearing her words, the faces of those around her turned somewhat awkward. Nangong Junxi noticed Nian Sulan's discomfort at the thought of Le Yao Yao revealing the answer, especially since she was a young lady. It wouldn’t matter much if it were just the men present.
He intended to speak up to stop Le Yao Yao from revealing the answer but was a moment too late.
When he finally heard what Le Yao Yao said, his handsome face froze in surprise, momentarily stunned.
"Uh?! What did you just say?!"
Not only was Nangong Junxi bewildered, but the others also wore expressions of shock.
Seeing this reaction, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but smile slightly and said, "The answer is corn! You all couldn't guess such a simple riddle? Hehe, still..."
At this point, Le Yao Yao lightly blinked again and scanned the group with her gaze, playfully asking, "Could it be that you all were thinking of something else?!"
"Uh..."
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, everyone fell silent, realizing she was absolutely right—they had indeed been thinking along the wrong lines.
Dongfang Bai's handsome face flushed slightly, and across from him, Leng Junyu's expression, though seemingly calm, revealed a subtle twitch at the corner of his mouth upon closer inspection.
To the right of Le Yao Yao, Nangong Junxi couldn't help but touch his nose after catching the deliberately thrown glance from her, looking somewhat embarrassed.
However, he couldn't resist mumbling a bit.
"It's no wonder others might misunderstand. After all, I've never heard your riddle before, and earlier, you were staring at me with such a strange look. Now I see it—oh, I get it! You were trying to mislead me on purpose!"
By the end of his statement, Nangong Junxi appeared to have an epiphany.
Seeing that he finally understood, Le Yao Yao's delicate face broke into a radiant smile, her laughter bright and infectious.
Her sparkling beautiful eyes shone brilliantly—how lovely they were!
"Hehe, it's rare for the Seventh Prince to be clever for once!"
"Uh..."
As the moon hung low in the western sky, night deepened gradually.
The once bustling West Lake began to quiet down, with only a few small stalls along the shore packing up their goods.
At this moment, it was around two o'clock in the morning.
Looking at the sky, Le Yao Yao felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth as she yawned.
She was tired.
Since arriving here, her routine had been quite normal; it was the first time she had stayed up so late.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu, who was sitting across from her, couldn't help but let his cold eyes flicker for a moment. He suddenly stood up and said in a cold voice, "It's late. Let's go back!"
"Ah, yes, it is late. I'm tired too," Le Yao Yao replied.
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, Nangong Junxi beside them also yawned uncontrollably and then stood up, stretching ungracefully.
The others followed suit and began to leave their seats.
At that moment, Le Yao Yao was already exhausted. Hearing Leng Junyu's words was just what she wanted!
Thinking about how she would soon be able to lie down on her little bed and have a sweet rendezvous with sleep, Le Yao Yao felt delighted.
However, her joy lasted less than a moment. A glance from the corner of her eye revealed Nian Sulan leaning against the imposing figure beside her, pouting her lips and speaking in a delicate voice that made her sound like a spoiled young lady.
"Cousin Yu, it's so late. You have to take me home!"
Nian Sulan's charming demeanor and sweet voice were enough to make anyone's heart race, leaving them utterly captivated.
For the matter of the Flower Guardian, any other man would have undoubtedly agreed without hesitation.
At this thought, Le Yao Yao felt a sudden tightness in her chest, her gaze fixated on Leng Junyu, not daring to look away for even a moment.
She felt a bit anxious inside, wondering if the living Yama would agree to send her back!
Would he?
As Le Yao Yao wrestled with her unease, Leng Junyu merely furrowed his brows slightly at Nian Sulan's request. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke.
"Isn't there a coachman?"
Leng Junyu's words were cold, devoid of any emotion.
Upon hearing his response, Nian Sulan's charming little face froze in surprise, her eyes flashing with disappointment and astonishment.
Clearly, she had not expected Leng Junyu to refuse her request.
After all, since childhood, with the Empress Dowager backing her and her decent looks, many men had flattered and fawned over her.
She was accustomed to being the center of attention and enjoyed the admiration. However, she did not value the flattery from those who constantly sought to please her.
Yet, when it came to this man before her, she found herself at a loss.
She knew well that his temperament was unpredictable and difficult to grasp, and he was cold as ice. Yet, the more he behaved this way, the more she found herself drawn to him.
She truly hoped that one day, she could change the cold-hearted man before her for her sake!
With this thought in mind, Nian Sulan's eyes sparkled with determination.
She would!
No matter what methods it took, she was determined to have the man she desired.
Not just his body, but also his heart!
Even if his heart was cold, she would warm it up!
So, she didn't mind at all using her warm face to press against his cold back.
After thinking this, Nian Sulan quickly regained her composure.
A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth, and her enchanting face blossomed with a charming grin, her tone becoming even more playful.
"No, Cousin Yu, you promised Aunt before leaving the palace that you would take good care of me. And now that it's so late, what if we encounter some bad people on the way? Cousin Yu, I'm scared..."
By the end of her words, Nian Sulan displayed a look of fear.
Her alluring eyes quickly became misty, making her appear even more pitiful.
This sight made Le Yao Yao on the opposite side sigh inwardly.
She once thought she had a talent for acting, but now she realized that there were always greater talents out there. Nian Sulan, when it came to acting, was already at an extraordinary level, leaving her in the dust.
One couldn't help but wonder how the living Yama would feel upon seeing her.
After all, as the saying goes, "A man pursues a woman, and there's a mountain in between; a woman pursues a man, and there's only a thin veil."
Moreover, with someone as beautiful as Nian Sulan, who had grown up alongside him, there must be some deep feelings shared between them.
The more she thought about it, the more blocked Le Yao Yao felt inside.
Just the thought of the living Yama having known this woman since childhood made her heart ache. Surely they must have many beautiful memories together!
As children, they were innocent and carefree; who knew if they would end up together as adults...
The idea of Leng Junyu marrying Nian Sulan only deepened Le Yao Yao's sense of frustration.
While Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, she followed Nangong Junxi and the others forward. She could already predict that when faced with such a beautiful woman, the living Yama would surely act just like he did last night and send her back home.
Sure enough, just as Le Yao Yao took a few steps forward, she heard the low, husky voice of the man behind her.
"Alright then, let's go."
"Hehe, I knew Cousin Yu was the best!"
With Nian Sulan's cheerful exclamation, Le Yao Yao could tell from her tone that Nian Sulan must be feeling very happy at that moment!
"Live Yama!?"
In truth, he wasn't entirely heartless towards Nian Sulan, was he? Otherwise, with his temperament, how could he have let her go?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt a wave of fatigue wash over her, and her little head drooped low in disappointment.
She followed Dongfang Bai step by step, intending to disembark. However, just at that moment, the originally calm boat suddenly seemed to trip over something, and then it began to sway violently.
The suddenness of the event caught everyone off guard. Le Yao Yao had been walking with her head down, feeling utterly listless.
Thus, when this unexpected incident occurred, she hadn't even thought about it. As a result, she lost her balance and began to topple sideways.
Next to her was the low railing of the boat...
With a gasp, as she lost her balance, Le Yao Yao felt the world spin around her before she experienced a sensation of falling.
She realized she was about to fall off the boat.
Although she could swim, it was now late at night, and the water below was dark and murky. Looking down felt like staring into the gaping mouth of a monstrous creature, sending chills down her spine.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's heart raced in fear. Overwhelmed by terror, she simply closed her eyes and braced herself for the moment she would plunge into the water.
However, just then, she suddenly felt someone grip her wrists tightly.
Feeling the force on her wrists startled Le Yao Yao because she knew someone had caught her.
Thinking of this, she felt a slight calmness in her heart, and slowly opened her Beautiful Eyes to look up.
When she saw the scene before her, Le Yao Yao's charming face froze once again.
Just now, she only felt someone grabbing her hands, but unexpectedly, the ones holding her wrists were none other than the Living Yama and Dongfang Bai.
She saw that they each held one of her hands tightly, preventing her from falling into the lake.
Compared to Le Yao Yao's surprise, both Leng Junyu and Dongfang Bai on the boat were equally astonished.
They exchanged glances, perhaps realizing that they had both grabbed Le Yao Yao's wrists at the same time.
However, they only paused for a moment before Leng Junyu spoke to Dongfang Bai.
"I can handle it."
"Okay."
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, Dongfang Bai simply nodded lightly and released Le Yao Yao's hand.
As he let go of her hand, Leng Junyu exerted force, and Le Yao Yao was pulled up effortlessly.
Moreover, his ice-cold face remained expressionless. His movements were incredibly easy, as if he was pulling an object with no weight at all.
However, if one looked closely, they could notice a fleeting hint of concern in his eyes.
Unfortunately, at that moment, the startled Le Yao Yao was too shaken to notice anything else.
Once her feet finally touched solid ground, Le Yao Yao's heart began to settle down.
However, her little face, still pale with lingering fear, was truly worrisome to behold.
"Are you okay!?"
Seeing this, Leng Junyu's handsome brows furrowed slightly, and concern was evident in his eyes.
Although his voice remained low and cold, if one listened closely, they could hear the care behind his words.
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's question, Le Yao Yao slowly lifted her pale little face, intending to smile at him to reassure him.
What she didn't realize was that her attempt at a smile looked even worse than crying.
"I'm... I'm fine..."
After saying this, Le Yao Yao tried to stand up on her own. Leng Junyu, seeing this, appropriately released his grip on her wrist.
However, just as Le Yao Yao stood for less than a moment and attempted to take a step forward, perhaps due to the shock she had just experienced, her legs went weak.
As a result, it was predictable that Le Yao Yao's body softened and she fell backward.
This time, however, she did not land on the cold deck but instead fell into a warm and sturdy chest.
In her nose, she caught the familiar and pleasant light scent of ambergris.
Upon realizing she had fallen into someone's embrace, Le Yao Yao was startled and instinctively tried to roll away from it. However, before she could even move, someone acted faster than her.
She felt a tightening around her waist, and in an instant, she was lifted off the ground.
The man's sudden action left Le Yao Yao completely unprepared. With a startled gasp, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.
This reaction was unintentional.
It was like a drowning person instinctively grasping for a life buoy.
Unexpectedly, her reflexive action elicited a low chuckle from the man.
His laughter was soft and subtle, yet in the quiet of the night, it resonated clearly and was irresistibly charming.
It was akin to the aroma of a freshly opened wine bottle; as soon as the cork was pulled, the rich scent intoxicated one even before tasting.
Upon hearing the man's alluring laugh, Le Yao Yao's face flushed with embarrassment, and she attempted to loosen her grip. However, it seemed he sensed her intention; as she relaxed her hold, he did the same.
Startled by this, Le Yao Yao quickly tightened her grip around his neck once more.
Her heart raced wildly due to the sudden fright and surprise.
Realizing that the man had done it on purpose made Le Yao Yao feel both embarrassed and annoyed.
Recalling that she was still in the man's arms, being held in a princess carry, and under the watchful eyes of many, Le Yao Yao's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She quickly lifted her beautiful eyes, filled with annoyance and shyness, only to meet the man's narrow, deep cold eyes.
However, since the man was facing away from the light, his strong features were completely shrouded in darkness, making it impossible to see his facial expressions.
Even so, Le Yao Yao could still feel the man's teasing cold eyes fixed intently on her.
His gaze was so intense and playful that it sent a wave of warmth rushing from her heart to the top of her head.
After a moment of thought, Le Yao Yao slightly lowered her beautiful eyes and timidly said, "My lord, I am fine. I can walk on my own."
Le Yao Yao spoke the truth.
Just now, she had simply been caught off guard and felt weak due to lingering fear.
But she was not as fragile as she seemed; she had already recovered.
Moreover, although it was late at night and everything was quiet, there were still several people around them, including Dongfang Bai!
What would others think of a dignified prince carrying a little eunuch in plain sight?
As for Le Yao Yao's thoughts, Leng Junyu was well aware of them but did not care at all.
After all, there were already many rumors about him circulating outside. Whether they were true or false, why should he be concerned about others' opinions?
Moreover, the Little One in his arms was so small, as if it were crafted just for him. It fit his body perfectly.
Holding him made him feel that his once cold heart was slowly warming up...
It also made him reluctant to let go for a moment...
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu's expression suddenly turned serious, and he returned to his usual impassive demeanor. His Red Lips parted lightly as he spoke.
"I don't want to have to fish you out of the water later."
"Uh..."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of speechlessness and embarrassment.
She inwardly grumbled, was she really that fragile!?
Just as she was lost in thought, Le Yao Yao suddenly felt a sharp gaze directed at her.
When she noticed that gaze, Le Yao Yao's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly turned to look in the direction it came from. There stood Nian Sulan, her face clouded with shadows.
At that moment, Nian Sulan stood behind Leng Junyu, her stunning face now shrouded in disbelief and gloom. The way she looked at Le Yao Yao was filled with scrutiny and piercing sharpness.
It was as if she wanted to uncover something between Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu.
After all, the scene unfolding before her was simply too shocking.
Once upon a time, this man, who seemed to disregard everything, began to care so deeply for someone!
And that someone turned out to be a little eunuch!?
This... was truly unbelievable...
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