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As soon as Dongfang Bai spoke, everyone present was taken aback.
Nangong Junxi followed Dongfang Bai's gaze and, upon seeing Le Yao Yao standing to the side, his beautiful peach blossom eyes flickered with surprise.
"Old Bai, who is this certain someone you mentioned!?"
Although he already had an answer in his heart, Nangong Junxi couldn't help but ask.
He was secretly startled.
Could it be that Old Bai also...
No way!?
Heavens!
What on earth does this damned Little Servant possess that is so charming!?
Not only had the senior brother and himself fallen for it, but even Old Bai...
Thinking of this, Nangong Junxi felt a chill run down his spine, but more than that, he felt fear.
After all, this little eunuch seemed to be in a cold war with the senior brother, always treating him with indifference, except when they were exchanging witty banter.
However, with Old Bai, he was always amicable.
Could it be that not only does Old Bai have feelings for this little eunuch, but the little eunuch also...
Upon thinking of this, Nangong Junxi's handsome brows furrowed tightly, and his gaze towards Le Yao Yao was filled with anger, his expression instantly sour.
Le Yao Yao found Nangong Junxi's furious look utterly baffling.
Moreover, for some reason, when she met Nangong Junxi's gaze, it felt as if she were a woman caught in an affair, discovered by her husband. Was he out of his mind? This Seventh Prince must have taken the wrong medicine this morning!
Hmph! Ignored!
Le Yao Yao turned her face away, no longer looking at Nangong Junxi's foul expression. Instead, she focused on Dongfang Bai's extraordinary and handsome face.
Yes, first thing in the morning, nothing was more comforting than the sight of this gentle and refined face.
Unlike the cold and proud demeanor of a living Yama, unlike Nangong Junxi's occasional sulking, this face was so pleasing to the eye that it seemed one could never get enough of it.
Moreover, Le Yao Yao understood the implication behind Dongfang Bai's words and couldn't help but feel delighted.
Hehe, Brother Bai came specifically to support her!
How wonderful!
The more she thought about it, the sweeter her heart felt.
With a playful smile and relaxed brows, Le Yao Yao returned a radiant and sweet smile to Dongfang Bai.
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai's smile deepened even further.
However, just as Le Yao Yao and Dongfang Bai exchanged smiles, they were unaware that a pair of narrow, cold eyes were capturing their expressions in vivid detail.
The large hands resting under the table slowly tightened their grip, digging into the flesh.
After finishing breakfast, the carriage was ready, and so the group led by the Living Yama immediately made their way to the entrance of the royal residence.
At the front of the palace gates, a luxurious carriage was already waiting.
The Treasure-Canopied Carriage was adorned with a massive red gemstone on top.
Under the sunlight, it sparkled with dazzling brilliance, showcasing its opulence.
Such a magnificent carriage could only be afforded by someone of the esteemed status of the Living Yama.
As Le Yao Yao marveled at the treatment of the wealthy, the Living Yama and his companions had already jumped into the carriage.
Logically speaking, as a servant, she was not qualified to ride in the carriage and was meant to walk instead.
So, upon seeing that the three of them had hopped into the carriage, Le Yao Yao resigned herself to standing beside it, mentally preparing for a walk to the palace.
She only hoped that the walk to the palace wouldn't be too far; otherwise, her little feet would surely suffer.
Especially lately, she felt excessively fatigued and often found herself wanting to sleep, feeling particularly drowsy.
Perhaps she had been too worn out from all the matters concerning the theater troupe in recent days.
Once the Empress Dowager's birthday celebrations were over, she would definitely need to catch up on her sleep.
As Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, suddenly, the curtain of the carriage, which had been hanging down, was gently lifted by a pair of long, fair hands from inside.
Accompanying this was Dongfang Bai's rich and elegant voice.
"Yao Brother, are you not coming up?"
"Huh?"
Come up!?
Could she sit?
Perhaps sensing Le Yao Yao's hesitation, Dongfang Bai smiled warmly.
"Yao Brother, hurry up! It's quite a distance to the palace! You’re not planning to walk there, are you? There’s still room here!"
After hearing Dongfang Bai's words and seeing his gentle and pleasant smile, which was truly captivating and refreshing like a spring breeze, Le Yao Yao felt a flutter in her heart.
However, she quietly observed the expression of the living Yama inside the carriage.
There he sat, holding a book in one hand and quietly reading, offering no comment on Dongfang Bai's words.
No comment meant tacit approval, right!?
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao feel delighted.
After all, she wasn't foolish. Since she could ride in the carriage now, why not take advantage of it? She certainly didn't want to walk such a long way to the palace!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao immediately smiled at Dongfang Bai.
"Alright."
After saying that, she planned to climb onto the carriage using both her hands and feet.
After all, with her small arms and short legs, this carriage was quite high, and she would need to scramble up.
However, just as Le Yao Yao was about to climb onto the carriage, a long, fair hand appeared in front of her.
This hand was exceptionally beautiful.
Its skin was slightly pale, with clearly defined knuckles. The slender fingers were neatly trimmed, and even the nails were impeccably groomed.
Moreover, under the sunlight, the nail beds emitted a subtle, warm glow that was incredibly charming!
It resembled a piece of art from a gallery...
Accompanying this elegant hand was Dongfang Bai's melodious voice.
His voice was so warm, like the gentle sound of bamboo in a quiet mountain, light clouds drifting away from the peaks—noble and graceful, serene and ethereal.
"Come, I'll help you up."
"Okay."
Hearing Dongfang Bai's almost dreamlike words, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but gently nod her head and then reached out her small hand toward him.
Compared to Le Yao Yao, when Dongfang Bai held Le Yao Yao's delicate little hand, his exceptionally beautiful Cold Eyes flickered slightly.
Although he still wore a refined smile on his face, his heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
Such a small hand!
Soft, tiny, and the skin was incredibly tender and delicate. Was this really the hand of a man!?
Dongfang Bai felt puzzled inside…
Le Yao Yao was unaware of Dongfang Bai's thoughts; she simply took advantage of his assistance and quickly climbed into the carriage.
Beautiful Eyes swept lightly across the interior.
The carriage was surprisingly spacious.
At the very back, there was an Ebony Desk.
On it lay several books and writing materials. It seemed that even the Living Yama didn't forget his official duties while attending court.
In addition to the Ebony Desk, there was a small table in the middle of the carriage.
On the table were some tea sets and snacks, along with fruits…
Indeed, this was a privilege only enjoyed by royal descendants; the interior resembled a luxurious little room.
At this moment, the Living Yama sat on one side of the seat with the Seventh Prince, while opposite them sat only Dongfang Bai.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao naturally sat beside Dongfang Bai.
Once everyone was settled, the carriage slowly began to move forward.
After Le Yao Yao boarded the carriage, the living hell's gaze never left the book in his hands, as if something within it captivated him.
In contrast to the living hell's silence, Nangong Junxi, sitting next to him, yawned and gazed out the window in utter boredom.
As Le Yao Yao quietly scanned the two people across from her, a rich and alluring voice suddenly reached her ears.
"Yao Brother, are you hungry? Why not have some snacks first!"
"Uh, no thanks..."
Le Yao Yao was about to decline. After all, among the four of them, her status was the lowest. The elder across from her hadn't touched any of the snacks either; how could she dare to eat? That would be overstepping!
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, Dongfang Bai had already taken the plate of snacks from the table and placed it in front of her with a smile.
"Go ahead, Yao Brother. Don't hold back."
"Brother Bai, really no, uh..."
The words of refusal faltered as Le Yao Yao looked at the exquisite snacks right in front of her. She couldn't help but feel her throat tighten with anticipation.
It was Osmanthus Cake! Her favorite!
Heaven knows, her favorite food was pastries. Even though she had just eaten two large steamed buns and a big bowl of porridge less than an hour ago, the moment she saw the exquisite pastries in front of her, Le Yao Yao's stomach began to grumble again.
The 'gurgling' sound echoed from her belly, causing Le Yao Yao's pretty face to flush with embarrassment. She smiled shyly but didn't want to deprive her stomach any longer.
If there was food available, why not eat? When hungry, filling her stomach was the priority!
Thus, Le Yao Yao no longer rejected Dongfang Bai's kindness and immediately reached out to grab a piece of Osmanthus Cake, taking a big bite.
“Mmm, so delicious!”
As she savored the sweet Osmanthus Cake, Le Yao Yao praised it without holding back.
And she meant every word. The Osmanthus Cake was sweet but not cloying; it was simply delightful.
After finishing one piece of Osmanthus Cake, Le Yao Yao noticed that Dongfang Bai had no intention of touching the cake and curiously asked, “Brother Bai, this Osmanthus Cake is really good! You should have a piece too!”
“No, I don’t eat sweets,” Dongfang Bai replied, shaking his head with a gentle smile.
“You don’t eat? Then Seventh Prince, my lord, you should have a piece as well! This Osmanthus Cake is truly wonderful!”
Since she was eating someone else's food, Le Yao Yao naturally wanted to extend the invitation to the two people across from her.
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she noticed Nangong Junxi sitting opposite her. Upon hearing her words and glancing down at the plate of Osmanthus Cake in front of him, his handsome face showed a slight frown as he expressed his disdain.
"I don't like sweets," the prince declared.
"Uh..."
If he didn't want to eat, that was fine, but the disdainful look on his face clearly showed he was a picky eater.
In the end, Le Yao Yao's gaze fell upon the Living Yama.
It seemed that the Living Yama hadn't heard her words at all, as his attention remained fixed on the book in his hands.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but pout in frustration.
Finally, it was Nangong Junxi who broke the silence with a teasing remark.
"You don't need to offer my senior brother any; he never eats sweets!"
At this point, Nangong Junxi seemed to remember something and turned to Leng Junyu.
"Senior brother, since none of us like sweets, why did you bring Osmanthus Cake on the carriage?"
Le Yao Yao shared Nangong Junxi's confusion. After all, the three of them in the carriage didn't enjoy sweets, and she was the only one who did. However, she wouldn't assume that the Living Yama had specially arranged for it to be made for her; she was self-aware enough for that.
Although she might be a bit cute, the Living Yama was currently in a cold war with her! There was no way he would be so kind!
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, the Living Yama finally shifted his attention away from his book after hearing Nangong Junxi's words.
He gently set down the book in his hands and said in a calm tone, "Perhaps it was a mistake made by the new servant."
After saying this lightly, his gaze returned to the book as if nothing in the world mattered more than what he held.
Although his tone seemed indifferent and cold, Nangong Junxi, having known his senior brother for many years, understood his character well.
It was clear that he had deliberately done this for Piglet, yet now he pretended not to know!
However, since his senior brother had said so, he didn't want to say much more and merely glanced at the attractive red lips with disinterest.
In contrast to Nangong Junxi's lack of enthusiasm, Le Yao Yao took the words of the living Yama seriously.
Moreover, she thought to herself, since no one here liked sweet food, it meant that this plate of Osmanthus Cake belonged entirely to her—no one would compete with her for it!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt secretly pleased, and her small jade-like face broke into a satisfied smile.
Her hands were not idle either; she eagerly began to eat the Osmanthus Cake from the plate.
It was known that she had recently developed quite an appetite. Although there was a lot of Osmanthus Cake in the plate, given her current capacity, finishing it all was simply a piece of cake for Le Yao Yao!
Thus, she wasted no time devouring the Osmanthus Cake one piece at a time, enjoying every bite!
Le Yao Yao was indeed someone who found satisfaction easily.
She felt hungry and wanted something to eat. When she was cold, she wished for something to wear. When she was tired, she longed for a place to sleep. For her, that was enough to feel content.
Moreover, her thoughts were usually displayed without reservation on her small palm-sized face.
Watching her eat with such satisfaction, her brows relaxed and her beautiful eyes curved into crescents, she occasionally let out soft sighs of contentment through her nose.
In that moment, she resembled a cute little kitten, making anyone who saw her unable to resist the urge to reach out and gently pat her forehead or smooth down her hair...
However, at that moment, as she savored the Osmanthus Cake, Le Yao Yao remained blissfully unaware that the ever-watchful living hell, Nangong Junxi, occasionally cast a fleeting glance in her direction.
As he observed her enjoying her food so thoroughly, a smile unconsciously tugged at the corners of his mouth.
Sitting across from Le Yao Yao was the Seventh Prince, Nangong Junxi. Since childhood, he had avoided sweets like the plague because, in his mind, they were merely favored by girls. Thus, he had developed a strong aversion to sweet foods and was quite picky about what he ate.
But now, seeing the delight on her face as she relished every bite as if it were the most delicious food in the world piqued Nangong Junxi's curiosity.
He blinked his captivating peach blossom eyes and asked tentatively, "Is it really that good?"
Nangong Junxi's voice was soft as he spoke. His handsome face bore a slight frown of disdain; yet within his eyes flickered a contradictory glimmer of curiosity and eagerness—clearly wanting to try it himself.
Seeing Nangong Junxi's childlike awkwardness made Le Yao Yao laugh despite not particularly liking him most of the time.
"Ha! Seventh Prince, this Osmanthus Cake is sweet but not overwhelming. It leaves a lovely fragrance in your mouth and tastes quite good! Why don't you try a bite?"
Le Yao Yao picked up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and took a bite before waving it in front of Nangong Junxi, encouraging him to take some from the plate.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, it was unclear whether Nangong Junxi misunderstood or what, but he actually...
Opened his mouth and bit off the piece of Osmanthus Cake in her hand.
Seeing this, not only Dongfang Bai and the living Yama, but even Le Yao Yao were shocked.
Because that piece of Osmanthus Cake she held was something she had eaten before...
Didn’t he dislike her very much?! But how could he eat something he had already tasted? Wasn’t he disgusted by it!?
At that moment, Le Yao Yao was completely stunned by Nangong Junxi's action.
However, in contrast to Le Yao Yao's shock, Nangong Junxi, sitting across from her, was completely unaware of the astonishing thing he had just done.
Right now, he was simply chewing the Osmanthus Cake in his mouth. His handsome face, which had initially been furrowed with sword-like brows, gradually relaxed.
Even his Peach Blossom Eyes, which were originally filled with curiosity and disgust, slowly sparkled with a hint of excitement and joy.
"Wow, I didn't expect this Osmanthus Cake to taste quite good!"
After finishing the Osmanthus Cake, the usually picky Nangong Junxi surprisingly praised it without reservation.
However, once he said this, he noticed that the three people in the carriage were staring at him with wide-eyed astonishment, leaving him puzzled.
But when his gaze fell on Le Yao Yao's empty little hand, he immediately understood what was going on.
A flush of embarrassment suddenly rose to his handsome face.
He felt an overwhelming sense of shyness within.
Oh my!
What had just happened?! He had actually bitten off...
The pastry in Piglet's hand...
No wonder everyone was looking at him with such strange expressions.
But he couldn't really blame himself! Just now, he had acted purely on impulse.
As he watched the person in front of him savoring the treat with such delight, he found himself deeply captivated by the satisfaction on his face while eating.
Moreover, he felt a stirring curiosity about whether this Osmanthus Cake was truly as delicious as he claimed.
Looking again at the small hand holding the Osmanthus Cake.
That little hand was truly small and exquisitely delicate.
The skin was fair and tender, with fingers as white as spring bamboo shoots, and even the tiny nails were beautifully enticing.
Just looking at it made him want to reach out and hold that hand.
So, when he saw him pick up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and take a bite, his gaze fell upon that hand, feeling that the fair little hand made the Osmanthus Cake appear even more delectable!
Without thinking much, he immediately stepped forward and took a bite of the Osmanthus Cake.
In truth, what he really wanted to bite was that tender, enticing little hand...
However, now, seeing the shocked and astonished expressions on the faces of the three people in the carriage, Nangong Junxi felt so embarrassed that he wished he could just jump out of the carriage and escape.
Oh my, how humiliating!
Especially when facing Little One's bewildered look, Nangong Junxi suddenly felt at a loss.
Oh my!
He couldn't help but wonder what 'he' would think of him after that action.
Especially since he often went against 'him' and tried to bully 'him' at every turn.
In reality, that was just his way of trying to attract 'his' attention...
Thinking about this made Nangong Junxi's handsome face flush even more with embarrassment.
Moreover, he could tell without looking in a mirror that his face must be as red as a monkey's bottom!
To cover up his awkwardness, Nangong Junxi instinctively raised his hand to his nose, lightly cleared his throat, and awkwardly said, "Uh, this is really delicious. I was just hungry earlier..."
"Uh..."
Can one really just eat the pastries from someone else's hands when they're hungry?! Moreover, it was something she had tasted before...
Le Yao Yao found herself utterly speechless at Nangong Junxi's words.
However, after a moment of thought, she decided to ignore him.
After all, there was still a large portion of Osmanthus Cake in front of her! She had no idea how far they were from the palace now, but she needed to finish this plate of Osmanthus Cake as soon as possible.
Given her current status, it was quite difficult to come by such delicious pastries!
With that in mind, Le Yao Yao reached out again to grab a piece of Osmanthus Cake and took a bite.
At the same time, sitting across from her, Nangong Junxi also extended his long fingers to pick up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and began to eat.
It seemed he had just discovered how tasty the Osmanthus Cake was and had taken a liking to it!
Thinking this, Le Yao Yao quietly continued eating.
Inside the carriage, since no one was speaking, the only sounds were the soft munching of Le Yao Yao and Nangong Junxi enjoying their food.
Occasionally, one could hear the gentle rustling of pages as the Living Yama flipped through his book.
His gaze remained fixed on the pages before him throughout, leaving Le Yao Yao somewhat disappointed—what could possibly be so interesting in that book?
Yet, she couldn't deny that the way he read was incredibly serious and charming!
The soft sunlight streaming in through the window added a gentle warmth to his originally proud and cold features, making him appear a bit softer...
In an instant, Le Yao Yao found herself once again captivated by the charming face of the living Yama.
Her actions of eating seemed mechanical, taking one bite after another. Until, beside her, Dongfang Bai suddenly exclaimed as if she had discovered something.
"Yao Brother, you have... ear piercings!?"
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