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Without that money, Le Yao Yao felt disheartened, as if the entire world was collapsing before her.
Heavens! Without that money, would she have to spend her life in the royal residence, forever serving others as a servant!?
Le Yao Yao thought of herself as a tragic figure.
Or perhaps it was just that she was ill-fated in this dynasty; otherwise, why did she always seem to be walking on the wrong path since arriving here!?
As Le Yao Yao wallowed in her sorrow, her thoughts were clearly written on her face.
Seeing her downcast expression, Leng Junyu pressed his lips together for a moment before finally speaking.
"Although that money is gone, if you ever need anything in the future, just go to the Treasury. Food, clothing, and other necessities can all be obtained there."
"Ah?! Is that true!?"
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao was so shocked that she stood there speechless, wide-eyed.
Because it dawned on her that this man before her was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. He usually seemed cold and hard to approach, yet now he had said something so heartfelt. How could she not be moved!?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao immediately expressed her gratitude with tears in her eyes.
"Your Highness, have I ever told you that you are a good person? A truly great person!"
As soon as Le Yao Yao said this, Leng Junyu smiled.
Meanwhile, Xing's lips twitched again.
A good person!? Your Highness!?
Uh...
...
Although losing a large fortune left Le Yao Yao feeling dejected for a while, the words of Dongfang Bai and Leng Junyu made her realize that even though she had lost something, she had also gained something in return.
As the saying goes, one must lose something to gain something. With this thought, she felt somewhat comforted.
After all, Le Yao Yao had always been exceptionally good at self-regulation.
Even if the sky were to fall, after mourning for a bit, she would still live vibrantly and would never let troubles entangle her day after day.
Moreover, due to her injuries over the past few days, the Living Yama specifically asked her to stay in his room to recuperate.
Le Yao Yao did not refuse his kindness; after all, when she looked at the bruises on her body, she was quite frightened.
It was only then that she realized how severely she had been hurt. It was the first time in her life that someone had beaten her so badly. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
However, later on, Xing informed her that the thugs who had attacked her had already been personally dealt with by the prince.
She initially thought that the Living Yama would have killed them, which startled Le Yao Yao.
After all, only the Living Yama could kill someone as easily as eating lettuce.
But later, Xing sneered and said,
"Dead? That would be too easy for them. Right now, they are lying on the streets of Capital City begging. The prince has broken their hands and feet, forcing them to beg every day. If no one gives them food, they are fed spoiled leftovers. If they fall ill, they are taken to see a doctor. The prince wants them to live long lives!"
Hearing what Xing said, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but shiver three times; the methods of the living Yama were truly remarkable!
And so, three days passed.
Thanks to Dongfang Bai's exceptional medical skills, Le Yao Yao's injuries had mostly healed during this short period.
She was now able to bounce around energetically, and coincidentally, today was the annual Lotus Festival of the Celestial Yuan Dynasty.
Speaking of the Lotus Festival, it was quite a lively occasion.
Every year at this time, the lotus flowers bloomed beautifully in West Lake, covering a large part of the area. The sight was enchanting.
The azure waters shimmered, the lotus flowers were stunning, and the fragrance wafted for miles.
The picturesque scenery attracted many people to West Lake each year to enjoy romantic moments or engage in lively conversations over drinks, creating a joyous atmosphere.
Moreover, on the night of the Lotus Festival, everyone would release Lotus Lanterns on West Lake.
All one had to do was write their wishes on a note attached to the Lotus Lantern, light the candle on top, and let the lantern float away with the current.
It was said that the farther it drifted, the more likely one's wishes would come true.
Although it was merely a legend, it still drew many people to witness or release lanterns as a way to celebrate; it was indeed a refined activity.
After learning about the Lotus Festival, Le Yao Yao felt that her health had improved enough and decided to go to West Lake that evening to release a Lotus Lantern.
However, before she could inform Little Muzi, she ran into Leng Junyu, who had just returned from the palace.
"Is your health much better now?"
Seeing that Le Yao Yao looked significantly improved, Leng Junyu paused in his steps and asked.
Le Yao Yao immediately responded, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am feeling much better."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but reflect on how her perception of the once cold and ruthless figure had begun to change after he saved her a few days ago and the words he had spoken upon her awakening.
Thus, when facing him now, the fear she once felt had dissipated, allowing her to treat him with a calm demeanor.
Leng Junyu naturally sensed this change in her.
A faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he said, "In that case, come with me to West Lake tonight to release lanterns."
With that, he strode away toward his study, leaving Le Yao Yao standing there in stunned silence.
"Uh? Release lanterns?"
It turned out that even the cold and ruthless figure could have such refined moments...
Later that evening, influenced by Leng Junyu's earlier words, Le Yao Yao deliberately changed into simple men's clothing. She learned that not only would she and Leng Junyu be going to West Lake to release lanterns, but this year the Emperor had taken a sudden interest and planned to go out incognito to stroll around West Lake and enjoy the festivities of the Lotus Festival.
Once upon a time, the Emperor was busy with state affairs, while the Empress Dowager spent her days in the palace, practicing Buddhism and had not ventured into the world for quite some time.
It was said that this proposal was put forth by Nian Sulan. Consequently, both the Emperor and the Empress Dowager wholeheartedly supported it.
Thus, the plan for the Emperor to go on an incognito outing was set in motion.
However, due to the nature of their disguise, they could not bring too many people along to avoid arousing suspicion.
This time, the Emperor only brought a few highly skilled guards with him, along with the ever-reliable Yan Luo by his side, ensuring their safety.
Nangong Junxi was always one to seek out lively places, so naturally, he would not miss this opportunity. Dongfang Bai also joined this entourage at Nangong Junxi's invitation.
As dusk fell and lanterns were lit, a grand procession set off towards West Lake.
The Emperor was dressed very simply for this outing, yet his innate nobility shone through, making it clear that he was no ordinary person.
The Empress Dowager, though aged, still possessed a youthful spirit.
Today, she wore a deep red brocade coat adorned with phoenix patterns and a matching pomegranate skirt. Her hair was styled in a simple bun, decorated with several agate and jade hairpins, looking like an ordinary wealthy matron.
Nian Sulan naturally walked beside the Empress Dowager, supporting her.
Along the way, Nian Sulan shared amusing stories that kept the Empress Dowager in high spirits.
Behind them were four men with swords at their waists, clearly skilled fighters who concealed their abilities well.
Le Yao Yao followed closely behind Leng Junyu. Dressed in plain clothes, her ordinary attire only highlighted her extraordinary beauty, making her appear charming and delightful.
Walking ahead of her, Leng Junyu was dressed more simply today.
He wore a pure black robe, cinched at the waist with a silver belt. His soft, shiny black hair was casually tied back with a black ribbon, leaving the rest to cascade down his shoulders.
Despite this simplicity, some people are naturally beautiful; no matter what they wear, they always look striking and exceptional.
As they walked along the street, many young women cast glances at Leng Junyu, occasionally throwing flirtatious looks his way.
Unfortunately for them, even as they batted their eyelashes in vain, Leng Junyu remained unmoved, his handsome face perpetually cold.
Beside him, Nangong Junxi and Dongfang Bai strolled leisurely, and the group made their way toward West Lake amidst the glow of countless lanterns.
However, since today was the Lotus Festival, there were throngs of people heading to West Lake.
The number of people on the streets was significantly greater than usual.
Moreover, everyone held a lotus lantern in their hands.
Along both sides of the street, there were stalls selling lotus lanterns.
These lanterns came in countless shapes and varieties, dazzling to behold.
Although the emperor and his companions were disguised while enjoying the local customs, they still joined in on the festivities by purchasing their own lotus lanterns.
Le Yao Yao browsed through the selections and chose a beautifully crafted lotus lantern adorned with a piece of white paper.
At the small stall, there were also some brushes and ink available for those buying lotus lanterns to write their wishes on the paper.
The Emperor, standing in front, upon hearing the instructions from the stall owner, waved his sleeve and picked up a brush to write a few large characters on the piece of paper.
Le Yao Yao was too far from the Emperor to see what wish he had written.
However, throughout history, the greatest wish of any Emperor has always been for peace and prosperity in the nation, and for favorable weather.
Thinking about this, Le Yao Yao joined the others and picked up a brush to write something on the white paper of her Lotus Lantern.
What could her greatest wish be now!?
In the twenty-first century, she had never worried about food or clothing. Now that she was here, wanting to return to modern times seemed utterly impossible.
Moreover, she had been quite unlucky in this dynasty; the silver she had worked hard for twice had mysteriously disappeared. So if she were to have a wish, it would be to find the silver she had lost before.
With this thought in mind, Le Yao Yao immediately took up the brush and wrote down her wish on the white paper.
What she didn’t know was that Leng Junyu, who had been walking beside her, glanced over when he saw her bowing her head to write. His cold eyes flickered slightly when he caught sight of Le Yao Yao's wish on the paper.
Just as Le Yao Yao finished writing her wish, she suddenly felt a shadow loom beside her as a figure quickly approached and asked directly,
"What did you write as your wish!?"
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