Chapter 729: Chapter 706: Extra 2: Tang Zhaozhao, the Beloved (Part 7)

Chu Mu extended his hand to Tang Zhaozhao: "Zhaozhao, come here, this is your last chance."

But just as these words left his mouth, he heard Tang Zan clapping, followed by a neat sound of footsteps from outside, indicating quite a number of people.

Chu Mu knew the situation was not right upon hearing this, and immediately ordered the guard.

"Someone, kill the Great Tang Royal Family for me, leaving only Tang Zhaozhao."

Tang Zhaozhao’s eyes turned red.

Just as Chu Mu’s men were about to act, a wind rose in the main hall, causing the guards to faint.

Even Chu Mu felt weak all over and fell to the ground.

Eventually, he fainted.

This mechanism was actually specially set up for traitors, which Pei Shu’er had arranged in the palace years ago, but never had the chance to use.

However, Zhaozhao had to give up on Chu Mu first.

Otherwise, with her stubborn nature, she might still want to pledge her life to Chu Mu.

As a mother, she was truly worried sick.

This farce ended at this point.

Pei Shu’er looked at Tang Zhaozhao: "Zhaozhao, come here."

Tang Zhaozhao then went to Pei Shu’er and lay on her knees.

"Mother, I’m sorry."

Pei Shu’er chuckled softly: "To us, your lifelong happiness is the most important. You don’t need to apologize to us. Besides, Chu Mu is good at disguise, and he destroyed his past, so we didn’t initially know his identity."

"But you needn’t worry. We didn’t tell others that today was your engagement day. We only said it was an ordinary family banquet."

"So your reputation is undamaged."

Finally, Pei Shu’er smiled: "You should carefully choose your husband."

Tang Zhaozhao nodded: "Alright, Mother."

Tang Li said: "I think Tao Hai is very good. If it weren’t for him this time, Chu Mu would have been a disaster for our entire royal family."

Tang Yu also said: "Tao Hai has been fond of you since childhood. Didn’t you say you would choose him as your Prince Consort when you grew up, why are you denying it now?"

Tang Zhaozhao was stunned for a moment: "I never said such a thing, did I?"

Tao Hai looked at Tang Zhaozhao, making her feel as if she had done something wrong.

Finally, Tao Hai spoke.

"Do you remember when you were five and I was nine, I caught a cicada for you and spent the whole summer with you..."

Upon hearing Tao Hai’s words, Tang Zhaozhao paused, recalling such a person in her memory.

But back then, Tao Hai looked very delicate and pretty, like a little girl, so she thought he was a girl, and they were just playing house.

Playing house, does it count?

Tang Zhaozhao shook her head: "This doesn’t count."

Tao Hai opened his mouth, but Pei Shu’er chuckled softly: "Alright, let’s let Zhaozhao take her time to choose."

Tao Hai simply bowed but didn’t say much.

Tao Hai thought he could see Tang Zhaozhao again in the Capital, but who knew Tang Zhaozhao had already left the Capital early the next morning.

She felt she lacked experience and wanted to go out and gain some.

Even though Tang Zan and Pei Shu’er were reluctant, they still let her go.

This time, Tang Zhaozhao dressed more low-key, but her unmatched beauty was still hard to conceal, and Tao Hai accompanied her on her journey.

While passing by a wilderness inn, the two were both drugged with the Hehuan Fragrance.

The female manager entered Tao Hai’s room and smiled: "I’ve never seen such a handsome young man like you. If you please me today, I’ll take you as my husband."

As the female manager approached, Tao Hai killed her with a single sword.

Then he thought of Tang Zhaozhao, and if even he couldn’t escape the fate, her situation couldn’t be any better.

He quickly went to the next room, where the male manager was a skilled practitioner, locked in a fierce fight with Tang Zhaozhao.

Tang Zhaozhao eventually won, but her cheeks were flushed, and her breath somewhat disordered.

Tao Hai immediately went over.

"Let me search instead. After all, he’s still a man."

Tao Hai searched for a long time, then looked at Tang Zhaozhao in frustration.

"Nothing."

At this point, Tang Zhaozhao was already delirious, frowning, "Search the counter or the female manager."

Tao Hai replied: "Nothing, I’ve already searched the counter."

As he spoke, he moved closer to Tang Zhaozhao, who struggled to look at him, finally saying, "Tao Hai, don’t come any closer."

Tao Hai stopped in his tracks, a doting smile on his face: "Alright, I won’t come over."

Tang Zhaozhao visibly heaved a sigh of relief.

But later, Tang Zhaozhao was so heated she became incoherent, starting to remove her clothes.

Tao Hai approached Tang Zhaozhao and picked her up.

He said, "Zhaozhao, I love you, and you love me too, so there’s no need to endure."

Tang Zhaozhao’s eyes widened, she feebly resisted Tao Hai, but the soft and playful voice made her blush even more.

Tao Hai’s breathing became more ragged.

Tang Zhaozhao said: "I don’t like you."

Tao Hai chuckled: "Then why did you call my name over and over when sleeping in the cave before?"

Tang Zhaozhao glared: "Nonsense."

Tao Hai chuckled: "Whether I’m lying or not, you know better than I do, Zhaozhao."

Tang Zhaozhao had a bit of rationality left, knowing what her mother told her, that premarital intimacy was not acceptable.

But when Tao Hai kissed her gently, all reason disappeared.

She thought Chu Mu’s looks were her type, but after being with Tao Hai, she realized she preferred someone like him.

Every smile seemed to warm her heart.

When Tang Zhaozhao was completely dizzy, Tao Hai took the opportunity to throw an antidote bottle out of the window.

Then, he held onto his beautiful lady tightly.

Early the next morning, Tang Zhaozhao woke up with sore limbs and looked at the refreshed Tao Hai, feeling confused.

Soon, memories returned, and she thought of many shy moments.

At that moment, Tang Zhaozhao was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear.

What kind of man was Tao Hai, that enchanted her so completely?

She shakily put on her clothes.

"Let’s say last night was a drunk mistake. From now on, let’s go our separate ways."

Tao Hai sighed: "I knew Zhaozhao would leave me, but having you as my first love is enough for me."

Tang Zhaozhao stopped dressing, looking at Tao Hai.

"With skills that good, haven’t you practiced on others?"

Tao Hai replied: "No, just with you. I’m naturally gifted, do you believe it?"

"If you don’t believe me, you can investigate if I’ve been with others over the years. You can even let your brothers check."

Tao Hai sighed: "If you don’t believe me, I’ll have to die to prove my innocence."

Tang Zhaozhao saw his serious expression that suggested no falseness and quickly stopped him.

"... Don’t be impulsive, I’ll be responsible for you."

Tao Hai’s lips curled slightly.

"I knew the Princess is the most responsible person."

Tang Zhaozhao saw Tao Hai’s demeanor, realizing she was committed for life.

But spending a lifetime with Tao Hai seemed good.

Especially after hearing about Tao Hai’s life from her brothers, learning that he had always been self-disciplined and liked her since childhood.

And also discovering many small gadgets he made for her.

She then knew Tao Hai had carved so many jade sculptures of her.

"So let’s get ready and return to the Capital for the wedding."

——End of the text——