latelenovela Chapter 152: Horse Robbery (Part )
Chapter 152: Horse Robbery (Part )
Tao Yao smiled and reached out, saying, "How about you let me try? Maybe I can help you fix it."
Tao Yao had just observed the structure of the white jade porcelain box for a while. It was somewhat similar to the shape of a music box. There was a rotating disc at the bottom of the porcelain box, similar to the spring of a music box. Rotating the disc would make the golden peacock inside the porcelain box rotate.
When Taoyao was little, she also had a music box. It was one of the few toys she had as a child, so she cherished it very much. However, the music box broke many times, so Taoyao learned to repair it herself. After repairing it many times, she gradually mastered the craft.
Chu Huanjun placed the white jade porcelain box in Tao Yao's palm with some doubt, and said with a wry smile, "Really? I didn't expect Xiao Tao to have such a skill."
Tao Yao immediately came up with an idea. She rubbed her fingers together towards Chu Huanjun and said suggestively, "Just leave it to me! But His Royal Highness Prince Yi must also show some sincerity."
Chu Huanjun's two black eyes rolled around in his eye sockets, and then he smiled gently. He really took out a large ingot of white silver from his sleeve and put it into Tao Yao's palm.
Tao Yao's eyes lit up instantly when he saw the money. He quickly stuffed the ingot of silver into his purse, then patted Chu Huanjun on the shoulder like a brother and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Chu, leave it to me. I will definitely give you a better one than the original one!"
Chu Huanjun shyly dodged Tao Yao's hand on his shoulder and said, "Well, what I just gave you is a deposit. When you repair it and give it to me, I'll pay you a better price."
As soon as the words fell, the light in Tao Yao's eyes suddenly became brighter, and she nodded in agreement.
"By the way, you rashly ran back just now. Did something happen?" Chu Huanjun's eyes shifted again to the box of Longjing tea cakes in Tao Yao's arms. "Aren't you in a hurry to get back to the clinic?"
Tao Yao wanted to brush it off, but if Chu Huanjun wasn't here, she probably wouldn't be able to escape the pursuit of the man in black. Now relying on Chu Huanjun's protection, isn't it a perfect countermeasure?
Tao Yao pondered for a moment, then quickly convinced herself. She handed the box of Longjing tea cakes to Chu Huanjun and whispered, "Xiao Chu, do you know if there's another way back? I suddenly don't feel like taking that route anymore."
Chu Huanjun immediately recognized the hidden meaning in Tao Yao's words and immediately gave her a reassuring look. He said softly, "Well, Xiao Tao, you've found the right person. I've indeed been exploring Qingshui Town for the past few days, and there is indeed another way back... but that route is quite long. If we walk, it will probably be dark by the time we get back."
Tao Yao replied with a smile, "It's okay! I love hiking the most! Opportunities like this are rare, and we can also take in the scenery of Qingshui Town."
Chu Huanjun interrupted her with a wry smile, saying, "It's a long way to go, but I can still use my Qinggong skills. But what about you?"
"Ah? Me?" Tao Yao froze in shock. Suddenly, Chu Huanjun gently patted her shoulder. Suddenly, she heard him whisper in her ear, "Let's go and rob their horses."
Tao Yao was still wondering when she saw Chu Huanjun stretch out his arm and point his slender finger at a carriage convoy on the street. Tao Yao looked over and was suddenly startled.
She first saw a maid in a lotus pink skirt standing in front of the motorcade, commanding several servants to buy things. Then she saw a carriage painted all over with vermilion. There was a very vivid koi fish painted on the body of the carriage. It was parked on the crowded street, very eye-catching.
Tao Yao was very familiar with this carriage. It belonged to Zuo Tang and Zuo Qiu's group.
Tao Yao instinctively wanted to escape, but Chu Huanjun grabbed her and held her still. Cold sweat broke out on Tao Yao's back, and she trembled in fear as she said, "Xiao Chu, you don't know, that's Zuo Tang's carriage..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Huanjun's face showed an expression of feigned surprise. He raised his hand to cover his mouth and exclaimed, "Ah? What a coincidence! It's true that enemies always meet, and we can even meet like this. In that case, why don't we go meet them and avenge you and Lu Che while we're at it."
Tao Yao shuddered and said hurriedly, "Are you crazy?! They brought a lot of sword-wielding guards with them. You saw the injuries on Lu Che's body. That Zuo Qiu is no pushover. Don't go, don't go. Let's leave quickly. Don't let them find us..."
Chu Huanjun, however, held onto her relentlessly, refusing to let go. "Hey...what are you afraid of? Last time it was you and Lu Che, but this time you're with me. I absolutely won't let you get hurt."
Before Tao Yao could react, Chu Huanjun had already dragged her into a nearby clothing store. She felt dizzy and unknowingly found herself in a men's robe. When Tao Yao regained consciousness, she saw Chu Huanjun in a bright red and green women's gown, the hem embroidered with large, red and purple peonies in golden thread. This time, he wasn't a peacock anymore, but a pheasant with colorful feathers.
Tao Yao looked at Chu Huanjun with a bit of a smile as he stuffed a silver ingot into the hand of the proprietress who was standing there in amazement, and then walked towards her like a gust of wind, dragging the eye-catching bright red skirt. It's true, he quickly became familiar with this dress. He looked graceful and elegant when he walked in it, and it looked quite charming.
Chu Huanjun dragged the hem of her skirt, spun around in place, and pretended to flirt at Tao Yao: "How is it? Does this outfit suit me well?"
Tao Yao couldn't help but laugh out loud, and she complimented him very cooperatively: "Yeah, it really suits you. It really sets off your beauty like a flower, like the moon and the moon. I don't think there is any woman on this street who can compare to the beauty of His Royal Highness Prince Yi. Men are jealous when they see you, and women are envious when they see you."
Chu Huanjun nodded with great satisfaction, then took out two veils from his hand, one for himself and the other for Tao Yao.
The two of them walked hand in hand in a dignified manner towards the carriage. Chu Huanjun crouched down, his body softening like silk as he fell into Tao Yao's arms, and he threw a few soft punches at Tao Yao's chest.
"Husband, we have been walking for a long time! Our feet are so tired. Please tell these drivers to stop and let us take a carriage home."
Chu Huanjun spoke with a hoarse voice. Although his tone sounded very strange and suspicious, he was really as beautiful as a fairy after all, and he could indeed deceive others a little.