novelFalling off the tree
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Le Yao Yao was balancing both her legs on the thick tree branch. She took a deep breath as she used her hand to wipe off the huge sweat on her forehead. Then, she smiled at the little eunuchs below her.
"Just wait a bit longer, and I'll be able to get the kite for you!"
Then, Le Yao Yao reached her hand forward. She could see the kite in front of her, but her arms were too short. Regardless of how she tried to snatch it, she couldn't.
The only way was to shift forward a bit more. But if she fell down, she would probably break both her arms and legs.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao was extremely frightened.
But this wasn't the time to be scared! She had already climbed up and she was sooooo close! Just a bit further and she will be able to get the kite.
So, Le Yao Yao leaned forward and finally got it!
Seeing this, all the little eunuchs began to squeal and clap.
"Wah! Big brother is so amazing! Big brother is awesome!"
"Hehe, of course!"
Le Yao Yao smiled so wide that her teeth were showing. She released the string of the kite and allowed it to slowly float down.
After Xiao Hu picked up the kite, Le Yao Yao decided it was time to climb down.
But as the saying goes, climbing up is easy while climbing down is tough. While she was climbing up, her only goal was to grab the kite. She didn't think much about anything else.
However, now that she had accomplished her task, she finally noticed how high she was from the ground. Le Yao Yao began to sweat profusely.
She was so brave! Who would've thought she would dare to climb so far up!?
Le Yao Yao was afraid but she couldn't linger on the tree any longer. The Sun was starting to set and her stomach was growling.
If she doesn't get to the cafeteria soon, there will be no food left for her! Plus, she had to serve the King of Hell too!
So, Le Yao Yao began to panic. She decided to turn around and slowly climb back down.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Xiao Hu's eyes bulged and he pointed behind Le Yao Yao.
"Uh, big brother. There's a snake behind you!"
"WHAT?! A snake?!?!?!?!" Le Yao Yao yelped.
Le Yao Yao noticed a small green snake near her. She began to tremble and her hands shook as she released it from the tree branch by accident. Then, she lost balance and fell off the tree...
"Ahhhhh!" she screamed.
Le Yao Yao sounded like she was dying. Her volume was so loud that it went straight through the clouds. It shocked the birds as they flew away from fright. Even the dust from rooftops were raining down a little.
Just as Le Yao Yao thought her limbs would shatter from the fall, she ended up someone else's arms!
There was a familiar scent of ambergris.... it was the King of Hell!?!
Le Yao Yao opened her eyes immediately and noticed Leng Jun Yu. He caught her in the nick of time.
Le Yao Yao could feel her body slowly descending onto the ground. It was no longer like falling to her death. Instead, she was landing gracefully like a swallow.
Le Yao Yao will clearly remember this moment even after many years later. She would be a mother of five but still smile blissfully when she recalled the past...
Anyhow, Leng Jun Yu flew in midair and caught her.
His arms were strong like metal. It tightly wrapped itself around Le Yao Yao's small waist. Her small chest was plastered against his chest as she made eye contact with him.
Until Le Yao Yao landed on the solid ground, she never once looked away from the handsome man's face. Her eyes were big and round. It was as if light rays were zapping out of them.
Contrary to Le Yao Yao's lovesick face, Leng Jun Yu was enraged and scared.
He was fearful because Le Yao Yao could've been severely injured.
What would he do if he had died?
Fortunately, he managed to catch him just in time. Thinking of this, Leng Jun Yu felt a breath of relief. At the same time, his anger surged.
Currently, the green veins on his forehead were popping out. His fury could be seen through his pupils and his thin lips were literally like a horizontal line.
Le Yao Yao was alarmed. She felt as if she had fallen into a hole.
Oh God! The King of Hell was mad again!
Who made him mad? I hope he doesn't take his anger out on me!
Le Yao Yao realized she was still in the King of Hell's arms. She decided to break away now that she was safely on the ground. But it was as if Leng Jun Yu could read her mind. The moment she tried to move, he tightened his grip on her.
He loudly blasted, "Damn you! Who let you climb up such a high tree? Do you want to die?"
"Eh..."
Leng Jun Yu's voice was loud as thunder. Le Yao Yao's ears trembled and she couldn't help but to recoil her neck.
"Umm. Servant was trying to get a kite...." She stated timidly.
Hearing this, Leng Jun Yu furiously swept his eyes around and noticed the little eunuchs that were standing nearby the tree. One of them was tightly holding onto a kite.
Knowing that Le Yao Yao almost died because of the kite caused Leng Jun Yu to hate the kite. Now, he looked like he wanted to rip the kite apart.
Currently, Leng Jun Yu looked like a ruthless murderer. He was like a ferocious lion that had been provoked. Since none of the new eunuchs had been introduced to Prince Rui yet, they naturally had no idea who he was.
So, suddenly, one of the little ones screamed, "Ah! He is so scary!!!!!!"
"Yah.... !!!!!!" the others agreed.
The corner of Leng Jun Yu's mouth began to twitch.
Le Yao Yao couldn't help but secretly giggle. That little eunuch was so brave! He dared to say the King of Hell was scary...even though it was the truth!
For some reason, seeing Leng Jun Yu's mouth twitch got rid of all the fears she had of him.
Leng Jun Yu could tell that Le Yao Yao was secretly giggling. But "he" was so afraid he would notice so he covered his mouth.
Suddenly, all his anger dissipated.
At the end, Leng Jun Yu sighed, "Promise this Prince that you will never climb up such a high place, ok?"
"Mmm. Servant understands."
Le Yao Yao knew the King of Hell was concerned. So, she instantly nodded like she was pounding garlic. She felt a sweetness overdose from within.
Earlier, she really enjoyed the time they spent together in the air. It was magical. It was like she could fly.
So now, there was a flicker of anticipation in Le Yao Yao's eyes. One day, she hopes she could be like the King of Hell. She wants to learn martial arts and fly around in midair too!
All of her thoughts could be seen on her face. Leng Jun Yu asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"Servant really enjoys flying in the air. If only servant knew martial arts..."
Leng Jun Yu smiled as he spoke in his low and raspy voice."I see. Then close your eyes until this Prince tells you to open them."
"Uh...ok."
Le Yao Yao wasn't sure what Leng Jun Yu was going to do, but she trusted him. So, she obediently shut her eyes. But the moment she closed her eyes, she felt her waist tightening and she was in the air.
She could feel herself ascending. It was like going up on a roller coaster. She wanted to open her eyes to see what was going on, but Leng Jun Yu seemed to be able to read her mind. He whispered in her ear, "Trust this Prince."
She nodded and kept her eyes closed.
Where was she right now?
Suddenly, Leng Jun Yu spoke again, "You may open your eyes now."
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