Prince! The political conspiracy is not a play, the show is real

"She dances very well, too." Tao Yao continued.

Chu Huanjun shook his head helplessly, his expression seemed to say: You are such a fool.

"You'll know in a moment." Chu Huanjun folded his folding fan and said, "Follow me."

Chu Huanjun led Taoyao to Anjingshuang's side and drove away the chattering onlookers. Seeing Chu Huanjun finally coming to "rescue" her, Anjingshuang cried out in grievance: "Your Highness, it's been so long since we last met. If you don't come, the West Lake Longjing tea I left for you will become stale."

Chu Huanjun smiled absentmindedly: "Who said I have to come?"

An Jingshuang's gaze fell on Tao Yao, "Huh? Who is this sister?"

Tao Yao was about to speak, but was stopped by Chu Huanjun, who said, "I recently made a new friend, Xiao Tao."

The implication was that Tao Yao didn't need to say any more.

Tao Yao smiled politely to An Jingshuang, feeling a little embarrassed: "Hello."

The rumors were true. An Jingshuang was indeed a woman of breathtaking beauty. Her every smile and frown was extremely charming, yet not outrageous. Even Tao Yao felt moved upon seeing her.

An Jingshuang smiled charmingly and took Tao Yao's arm. "So you are the prince's new friend. If you are the prince's friend, then you are also my friend. Sister Tao, come with me to my room and sit down. You can pick out some beautiful jewelry as a gift for us."

Tao Yao quickly refused: "No, no."

An Jingshuang didn't expect to be rejected. She looked sad: "Could it be that my sister has extraordinary taste and doesn't like vulgar women? I am vulgar and only think those are good things. Don't blame me, sister, just give me some face."

Tao Yao waved her hands and said, "You are not ordinary! You are like a fairy."

An Jingshuang was amused by her. "Oh, really?" She paused, carefully glanced at Chu Huanjun, and muttered, "Sister, your vision is not good. I am just a piece of mundane dirt."

Before Tao Yao could react to who An Jingshuang was talking to, she suddenly heard a sound of breaking air in the sky. A bright white cold light suddenly flashed before her eyes, and then wailing sounds were heard everywhere.

Chu Huanjun grabbed Tao Yao's collar and lifted her up like a chicken, saying only one thing: "Hide over there." Then he threw her into a corner.

Huai Ling, with a mournful face, crawled into the corner and shivered, saying, "Second Miss, I was right. If I had known earlier, we would have found an excuse to escape... It seems like assassins have arrived and are killing people in the building."

Tao Yao was shocked: "Ah?! No one died?"

Huai Ling said anxiously, "Second Miss, we have to get out now. I don't want to die here!"

"No." Tao Yao pressed Huai Ling's trembling shoulders and said excitedly, "There's something exciting to watch. Why are you leaving?"

Huai Ling's face flushed with anxiety. "Second Miss, let's not even talk about whether we two weak women can escape from here alive. Even if we do escape, if we return too late and are discovered by the master, he will definitely blame us! Stop talking and run for your lives."

"Huai Ling, what kind of person do you think this Prince Yi is?"

Tao Yao suddenly asked seriously.

"Oh! Second Miss! Let's go first!"

"I just want to ask you, how is he?"

Tao Yao forcibly held Huai Ling's thrashing body still. Listening to the sounds of fighting and violence, her thoughts were in turmoil. She hurriedly replied, "Prince Yi is the only prince in the current court. He has a noble status and extraordinary looks. He's something that mortals like us can never dream of..."

"Stop, stop, stop. What do you mean by desirable or undesirable?" Tao Yao interrupted her. "What do you think of his personality?"

Huai Ling looked at Chu Huanjun fighting the assassin in the distance and said, "He is a skilled martial artist and fearless in the face of danger. He is also gentle and polite to others in his daily life."

Tao Yao couldn't help but ask, "Tell me, is he pretending? Is his true face a cruel and ruthless villain?"

Huai Ling was frightened by her words and broke out in a cold sweat. She quickly covered her mouth and hissed, "Second Miss, you are confused. Don't say such things again in the future."

"Yeah, you're right. It's better to be cautious. This person is not simple. If you get close to him, you will suffer." Tao Yao whispered in Huai Ling's ear, "You should also be careful of him."

Huai Ling wished she had a pair of needle and thread so she could sew up the mouth of her master who spoke without thinking.

However, at this moment, Chu Huanjun turned around slowly and cast his gaze in their direction.

Tao Yao and Huai Ling immediately felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy—could Chu Huanjun have clairaudience?!

Tao Yao suddenly felt a chill on her head, and then a dazzling cold light flashed before her eyes. The wind whistled in her ears, and something slid down her earlobe, scratching her neck.

She raised her hand and touched the itch on her neck. It was a few strands of hair that had been shaved off from her temples.

At that moment, three darts shining with cold light were nailed to the wooden box behind her, and the sharp blades had penetrated three-quarters of the wooden board.

It was a close call. If the dart had landed even slightly closer to her, it would have hit her head and killed her instantly.

The next second, a crisp pine fragrance penetrated Tao Yao's nostrils, a piece of aqua-blue satin brushed past her eyes, and a reassuring voice sounded in her ears.

Chu Huanjun's voice was lazy, as if he didn't care at all how dangerous the situation was.

"Didn't I tell you to hide? Why are you so stupid?"

In the current situation, Tao Yao didn't have much time to react. She was still in shock from almost losing her life, so she grabbed Chu Huanjun's arm tightly without thinking.

"My lord, save me!"

No sooner said than done, a black figure descended from the sky. After exchanging a few moves with Chu Huanjun, it seemed to realize that it was inferior to Chu Huanjun in martial arts, and it retreated to the high roof beam like a gust of wind.

Although Chu Huanjun had just been through a fierce fight, not even a hair was out of place. He calmly drew out the fan tucked into his waist and waved it slowly, saying, "Is this the only character you have in Wuyan Pavilion? Come out and fight again."

Although the man in black was wearing a mask, Tao Yao could clearly see that he had a pair of dark green eyes, which were cold and full of murderous intent.

He must not be from the Central Plains.

At the same time, Chu Huanjun also noticed the pair of green eyes and sneered, "So it's you. We've met before."

"I'm not here for you today. I advise you not to get involved in this messy water." said the man in black.

Chu Huanjun waved his fan and said, "I'm happy to wade through."

The next second, three more darts with dazzling cold light pierced her eyes. Although Chu Huanjun blocked her way, Tao Yao couldn't help but close her eyes instinctively.

A sharp clang echoed in her ears, and Tao Yao suddenly felt a warmth and wetness at her ankle. Cautiously, she looked down. It was blood. The bright, glaring red stains stained her pristine white shoes, splattering across the expensive, exquisite crimson embroidered carpet of Chunfeng Tower, a terrifying sight.

Was it her blood? Tao Yao quickly turned her gaze to her arm to confirm—except for the sleeve she had just torn off, she was actually safe and sound.

Tao Yao's heart suddenly tightened, and she turned to look for Chu Huanjun. He was still standing there leisurely and was not injured.

Seeing her nervous look, Chu Huanjun smiled calmly, his voice laced with a hint of provocation: "Are you so timid?"

At that moment, a low groan came from behind. Tao Yao looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man in black. His face was covered with a black cloth, and the only exposed eyes were covered with blood. However, his eyes were still looking at her with bright eyes. Obviously, it was not his eyes that were injured.

The man in black stared at Tao Yao with a hoarse voice: "Why is it you!?"

Tao Yao met his eyes, and somehow, she suddenly felt a familiar yet strange feeling in her heart.

At that time, a red gauze curtain was lifted up, and An Jingshuang walked slowly from behind the red gauze curtain.

She was still wearing the same crimson-purple water-sleeved dance dress she had worn just now. The end of her right sleeve was oozing blood. As she danced like a lotus, the blood on the sleeve poured towards the enemy like pearls and jade - the blood was hers.

Seeing this, the man in black quickly covered his face with his arms.

Chu Huanjun clapped his hands, signaling An Jingshuang to stop: "Wuyan Pavilion is really disturbing my peace and quiet. Forget it!"

Upon hearing this, the man in black immediately took off the black cloth on his face.

Everyone was shocked.

He had a wheat-colored face, with deep eyes embedded under thick eyebrows. His dark green pupils, like glass beads, revealed a kind of lonely luster in the numerous candlelights in Chunfeng Tower. Below was a straight nose bridge. For some reason, his thin, cinnabar-colored lips were tightly pursed, as if in pain.

Chu Huanjun acted like he was seeing an old acquaintance and said, "Ah—it's you. I'm in a good mood today and don't want to waste any more words. If you know what's good for you, just get out of here."

The man in black had a grim expression, veins popping out on his forehead, as if he had been poisoned. He gritted his teeth and said, "You should have killed me that day. If you spare my life, don't blame me for wanting yours later!"

Chu Huanjun didn't care and waved his hand: "Then it depends on whether you have the ability."

Suddenly, the man in black collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud, as if his muscles and marrow had been pulled out. Looking closely, the blood on his face had dried, and two black poisonous insects were crawling among them.

Tao Yao had heard of this method of poisoning, which should have originated from the witchcraft of the Miao witch clan.

An Jingshuang walked over, lifted her delicate pink embroidered shoes, and gently kicked the black-clad man's chest a few times, saying, "Your Highness, he's dead. But he doesn't seem to be dead yet."

Chu Huanjun stretched lazily. "Forget it, let's spare his life. Talk to Hong Gu and ask her to let him stay in Chunfeng Tower. Let him go after his injuries have healed."

An Jingshuang said with some jealousy: "The prince really cherishes talent. He still cares about someone who can't even live."

Chu Huanjun didn't say anything else.

Tao Yao looked at all this and could hardly believe her eyes.

This An Jing Shuang could actually use her own blood to poison someone. If her blood was poisonous, how could she live so peacefully? Feeding the poison with her own blood?

Was it Chu Huanjun who turned her into this? Was she willing to let herself be used like this?

What was Chu Huanjun doing all this for? Was it for the throne? Or something else?

The current situation was shrouded in mystery and doubt. As an outsider, she didn't know the details, but she already felt terrified.

While she was lost in thought, An Jingshuang had already dragged the man in black away. Tao Yao hadn't even realized that she and Chu Huanjun were the only ones left.

"It's you." Chu Huanjun walked up to Tao Yao without anyone noticing, tapped Tao Yao's shoulder with the handle of his fan, and said, "It's not easy to owe me a favor."

Tao Yao was already afraid of the man in front of her, and now she felt a cold sweat on her back: "Your Highness, I will do whatever you want me to repay you."

Chu Huanjun had to admit that Tao Yao was quite good at pretending.

Although she was so nervous that her face was pale and her thin body was shaking uncontrollably, the words that came out of her mouth were always so strong.

As the most favored prince of the dynasty, he always had many people around him and behind him.

From his father, who was above everyone else, to the servants in the mansion, all of them addressed him as king, subject, master, and servant, and all of them flattered him with insincere words.

Chu Huanjun knew very well that all relationships in this world were mixed with interests, so he just laughed off many things, many people, and many words.

Tao Yao was the first one to expose her weaknesses so thoroughly in front of him - from another perspective, those who dare to reveal their weaknesses are actually the strongest inside.

Chu Huanjun pointed to the pool of blood on the ground left by the man in black and said, "If An Jingshuang hadn't intervened in time, this pool of blood would be yours now."

Tao Yao turned his gaze back to the pool of blood on the floor. The blood gradually solidified into a dark purple on the bright red carpet, and the remains of several insects resting in it looked terrifying.

Tao Yao's shoulders shrank and he lowered his head obediently, like a frightened rabbit with its ears drooping.

No, it's more like a snow fox, a cunning snow fox.

Chu Huanjun suddenly had an urge to raise his hand and touch her messy hair, but as soon as he raised his hand into the air, he withdrew it in disappointment.

"You see, this is the most impressive thing about Chunfeng Tower. Here, An Jingshuang is not the only one who can do this, there are many other girls as well." Chu Huanjun bent down, picked up the insect shell stained with blood, and placed it in Tao Yao's palm.

Tao Yao's eyes widened instantly - this was even more shocking to her than the cockroaches that Lan Xin had used that day.

She couldn't help but her hands trembled, but Chu Huanjun held her thin wrists tightly, making it difficult for her to tremble.

"If you want, you can do it too - I know you're having a hard time in the Shi Mansion, and I happen to have the ability to help you out."

Tao Yao closed her lips tightly and said nothing.

Tao Yao had no idea what Chunfeng Tower meant, what a dancer like An Jingshuang with a Gu in her body meant, or what Chu Huanjun was planning. Chu Huanjun seemed to have misjudged her, thinking she was the kind of person who would go astray just to survive.

But unfortunately, Taoyao is not.

Tao Yao raised her head and met Chu Huanjun's condescending gaze with a firm gaze, as if to say that she was not weak either.

"Xiao Chu, whether I'm doing well in the Shi Mansion or not is my own business, so don't worry about it. Besides, I'm going to get married soon, and then I won't be in the Shi Mansion anymore."

"Oh? Looks like I misunderstood."

Chu Huanjun's eyes flickered, but he increased the strength in his hands, causing Tao Yao's wrist to hurt.

His palm slowly climbed along the skin texture of her wrist, finally resting on her palm. Their fingers intertwined, and they could both feel the warmth between their palms.

Chu Huanjun suddenly pulled his hand away. A small, fluorescent insect flew out of Tao Yao's hand, trembling and soaring into the air.

Tao Yao stared blankly at her empty palm; the insect's shell had disappeared without a trace.

The firefly was flying tremblingly between the two people, emitting a faint light, which was reflected in their eyes as just a tiny star in the night sky.

Chu Huanjun narrowed his eyes slightly, as if trying to see through the faint glow of fireflies into Tao Yao's eyes: "You seem to have changed a lot."

Tao Yao was in a daze, not understanding the meaning of his words for a moment, and said hesitantly: "Haven't we just met not long ago?"