The nights were cold these past few days, and every time the two of them slept together, they were all glad that they were in a cave with a hot spring, otherwise they would not have survived this winter given the freezing cold of three feet.

At the beginning Tang Zhaozhao was still a little bit resistant, but later on, it was almost resignation to his fate.

Tao Hai was very satisfied and accepted sharing the same bed.

The weather in the back is getting colder and colder, and I can't even stand going out, and my hands and feet are so cold that it hurts.

Fortunately, the two caught wild boars and had so many chestnuts, it would not be a problem to support them for a while.

They stayed in this cave for about a month, and the wild boar was also eaten. Although it was very unpalatable, it still allowed them to spend a cold winter with plenty of food and clothing.

And the chestnuts I got before were just enough for the two of them to finish eating.

It's melting snow tonight, so it's colder than usual outside.

Tang Zhaozhao kept shrinking into Tao Hai's arms, and Tao Hai hugged Tang Zhaozhao obediently, his movements were gentle and appropriate, not breaking the rules, but also making Tang Zhaozhao feel warm.

Tang Zhaozhao was able to detect the fresh fragrance from Tao Hai's body, mixed with the fragrance of saponins, and a hint of aromatherapy.

When I woke up the next day, the snow outside had melted and we could continue our journey.

Two-fifths of the wild boar was left, so they went to get some chestnuts and the stone pot.

These were pushed on wheelbarrows.

It consumes a lot of calories to keep out the cold in winter, so wild pork has become a must-have food, and the consumption is astonishing.

They walked all the way, looking for food all the way. Although it was a bit difficult to find, they had reserves of food, so they would not starve to death.

They walked for about two months, and all the wild boar was eaten, and the chestnuts were exhausted.

When they finished eating, they also walked out of the deep mountains and old forests and arrived in a village.

The old man in the village was a very kind old man. When he saw the two people looking like wild men, he was scared and hid in the stockade.

Tao Haidao: "Old man, don't be afraid, we were just robbed by passers-by, not uncivilized savages."

Only then did the old man come out of the stockade, he couldn't help but smiled and nodded.

"That's good. There's only one stockade here. Do you two want to stay overnight?"

Tang Zhaozhao didn't expect such a good thing, his eyes lit up, and he was about to nod.

Tao Hai grabbed his hand and squeezed his palm.

His movements were so natural that Tang Zhaozhao blushed.

She glared at Tao Hai.

"what are you doing?"

Tao Hai didn't answer Tang Zhaozhao, but shook his head towards the old man with a smile.

"Old man, there is no need to stay overnight. I just want to ask which road leads down the mountain."

The old man said with a smile: "You go towards this main road, and then just take the road on the left and go down the mountain."

Tao Hai cupped his hands towards the old man: "Thank you very much, old man."

Then Tao Hai dragged Tang Zhaozhao away. After walking for one kilometer, they stood at a fork in the road. Tang Zhaozhao was about to go left, but was stopped by Tao Hai.

He smiled and shook his head.

"How come you have practiced for so long, and you still haven't grown up at all."

Tang Zhaozhao glared at Tao Hai: "Who says I don't have a good eye, the old man looks so kind, he even showed us the way, and this mountain road, it looks like it is indeed downward, it is clear that it is going down the mountain road."

Tao Hai smiled lightly and said, "I asked him just now to rule out the wrong option. Have you seen the lofty mountains and the human bones not far from here? There are teeth marks on those human bones."

Seeing Tang Zhaozhao fell silent, Tao Hai held her hand and talked to her while walking.

"Do you think that the old man was the only one who came out of the village? Why did the others disappear? The cottage looks peaceful, but in my opinion, it might be a den of bandits."

Tang Zhaozhao still didn't speak, Tao Hai smiled and said, "I know what you want to say, that person looks very kind."

"But I want to tell you that the wickedness of wicked people is limited. Those who are really treacherous and evil, who is not a hypocrite with a hypocritical face?"

Tang Zhaozhao fell silent, then nodded.

"I know, but I'm too easy to trust others."

Tao Hai smiled and said: "You are not deeply involved in the world, this is inevitable. You think that the villains are those who shout and kill with real swords and guns. In fact, there are many types of villains."

"It's your parents and elder brother who protect you so well. The evil you can come into contact with is limited. Your father and king only have your mother and queen, and your elder brother only has the queen. There is no such thing as Gong Dou. As for the power struggle , you, a princess, can't touch it at all."

Tang Zhaozhao nodded, and his feet accelerated.

After walking for a while, they found the way down the mountain, and there was no danger.

But not far away in the dense forest, there were screams.

If it is estimated according to the distance and direction, it is the road that the old man pointed to.

Tang Zhaozhao smiled at Tao Hai: "Unexpectedly, you are quite powerful."

Tao Hai smiled and said, "Of course, I'm not Chu Mu's trash. I will lead you deep into the enemy's camp and then rescue you. My protection for you is a precautionary measure."

Tang Zhaozhao frowned: "Who allowed you to slander Chu Mu! He is so kind and has saved me from danger many times."

Tao Haidao: "How do you know that the dangerous situation was arranged by him in advance? Then he will save you."

Tang Zhaozhao said: "Don't talk nonsense."

Tao Hai chuckled lightly: "Zhao Zhao, you are still too innocent. A person like you can only be protected from harm if you are with me. I can protect you well, but if you are with other people, I am afraid that you will be bitten." Not even a bone is left."

Tang Zhaozhao rolled his eyes: "Come on, you rascal, if I were with you, I would be gnawed to the bone."

"Bah, bah, whoever wants to be with you, I only think about Chu Mu."

Tao Hai didn't make another sound. After Tang Zhaozhao walked for a while, he realized that there were no footsteps behind him. When he turned his head, he saw Tao Hai standing where he was, looking at her from afar.

There was an indelible sadness in those eyes.

She had never seen Tao Hai's eyes like this.

Tang Zhaozhao frowned, and said softly, "Tao Hai, are you still going? They will catch up by then."

Tao Hai smiled and nodded, then walked towards Tang Zhaozhao.

Tang Zhaozhao discovered at this moment that every movement of Tao Hai seemed to be pulling at her heartstrings.

After thinking about it, she still said what she had been wanting to say for the past few days.

"When we return to the capital, we are not allowed to mention the things between you and me to outsiders."

Tao Hai resumed his teasing look: "Oh? What happened, did I kiss you, or did I ride a kite with you, or did we share the same bed like a husband and wife?"

Tang Zhaozhao glared at Tao Hai: "Everyone!"

Tao Hai smiled lightly: "Okay."

Tang Zhaozhao was a little dazed when Tao Hai agreed so simply.

She had thought that there would be some dragging and discussing.

Tao Hai smiled and said, "What? A little disappointed?"

Tang Zhaozhao sneered: "Sorry, I'm really not disappointed."

Tao Hai smiled and didn't speak any more.

After the two passed this place, they walked closer and closer to the market, and they realized that this was Linzhou.

The two bought another set of clothes, and replaced their hunter-like attire. The two transformed themselves, one became a beautiful woman in the city, and the other became a handsome young man.

The two bought a carriage, hired a coachman, and sent them to the capital.

This carriage has been remodeled, and it looks like a big bed inside. This is Pei Shu'er's usual carriage structure.

But Tang Zhaozhao put a screen in the middle of the carriage, and now the two of them had privacy.

Along the way, the two of them, who were extremely tired, almost fell asleep very quickly, and they were still sleeping in the dark, except for eating and sleeping.

The journey was not fast, and when they arrived in the capital, they replenished the stamina they had lost during this period.

But when he arrived in the capital, Tang Zhaozhao woke up and found that the screen she was blocking in the middle had disappeared.

And at this moment, she was waking up in Tao Hai's arms.

Then when he opened his eyes, he met the guard who had opened the curtain of the car.

Tang Zhaozhao would never forget that look even in the years to come.

It was as if they had discovered some royal secret.

Tang Zhaozhao panicked, "What are you doing? Let it go now."

While talking, he wanted to get out of Tao Hai's arms.

Tao Hai smirked, not only did not let go of Tang Zhaozhao, but he hugged Tang Zhaozhao even tighter.

He looked at the guard with cold eyes, and then said: "I still don't let go, I don't have any vision."

The guard immediately put down the curtain, but was stopped by a pair of hands. It was Tang Li and Tang Yu who saw it.

The two people let out a cry of surprise when they saw the two hugging each other, then rushed into the carriage immediately and started beating Tao Hai.

It was a real fight, punched to the flesh, Tao Hai just held his head, and then he was beaten with a muffled grunt, and he didn't fight back.

But he still said: "I let you fight, not because I am afraid of you, but because you are Zhao Zhao's brothers."

Tang Yu became more and more angry: "Okay Tao Hai, tell me, did you do anything to my sister?"

Tao Haidao: "I was wronged, you can ask Zhao Zhao."

Tang Zhaozhao snorted coldly, but seeing how badly Tao Hai was beaten, he coughed dryly.

"Brothers, don't worry, nothing happened along the way, but Tao Hai saved me a few times."

Tang Yu stopped, thought for a while and was still angry, so he punched Tao Hai again.

"You brat, just wait."

Tao Hai tidied up his clothes immediately, and took out the steel plate inside the clothes.

Amidst the stunned expressions of several people, they kissed Tang Zhaozhao's lips, and they left immediately. Under the gaze of the three of them, they laughed loudly and ran into the city.

Not only Tang Zhaozhao, but also Tang Li and Tang Yu were furious.

Their sister was actually treated lightly in front of them.

"Tao Hai is a libertine, he's finished."

"That's right, wolf ambition. He dared to use steel plates. Did he guess that we would beat him? I said, why does my hand hurt so much from beating him?"

Then they reacted and looked at Tang Zhaozhao, and found that Tang Zhaozhao's face was blushing, and his whole body had turned to petrification.

Tang Li touched Tang Zhaozhao lightly, and Tang Zhaozhao came back to his senses and let out an angry shout.

"Tao Hai, you're finished! I'm going to castrate you!"

Tang Li's hand stopped, and the two looked at each other, and then began to comfort Tang Zhaozhao.

"Zhao Zhao, it's not that serious, I think it's enough to chop off a few of his fingers."

Tang Zhaozhao was furious, and then her eyes turned red. Her first kiss was gone.

Originally, he wanted to leave it to Chu Mu.

After all, Chu Mu liked her, and she liked Chu Mu too.

As a result, it was taken away by such a disciple.

She first returned to the palace, wanting to find the queen mother and Chu Mu.

She also asked about Chu Mu's injury on the way.

Tang Li said: "He is recovering very well now, and he can already walk like a normal man. I believe he will be able to practice martial arts in a short time."

Tang Zhaozhao's eyes lit up. This was really the best news she had ever heard.

When she arrived at the queen mother's residence, she found that Chu Mu was still recovering, his legs were neither limp nor slow, no matter who looked at him, they would not think he was injured.

Chu Mu also saw her, looking up at her.

At that glance, the elegant young man was handsome in her aesthetics.

He saluted her: "Cao Min sees Your Royal Highness the Princess."

Tang Zhaozhao smiled and helped him up.

"Please get up quickly."

When Chu Mu was pulled up, those affectionate eyes looked at Tang Zhaozhao again, and Tang Zhaozhao's ears felt hot when he looked directly at it.

Chu Mu said: "Your Highness, I have something to give you."

Tang Zhaozhao was a little curious, after all Chu Mu hadn't given him anything for so long.

Then, he saw a dice in Chu Mu's hand.

After a closer look, I found that it was not as simple as a dice, with a red bean inside.

Linglong dice puts red beans on the bones and knows nothing.

Tang Zhaozhao suddenly raised his head to look at Chu Mu, and saw a smile appear on Chu Mu's pale face.

"Zhao Zhao, I carved this for you with my own hands. I ground the dice with bodhi fruit. Do you like it?"

Tang Zhaozhao opened her mouth, she wanted to speak, but what came to her mind was, if Tao Hai missed someone, what would he do?
Chu Mu seemed to notice that she was distracted, and said with a smile, "If you don't like it, can I re-carve a small thing for you?"

Tang Zhaozhao smiled and said, "No, this thing is pretty good."

Chu Mu said: "Zhaozhao, these days when you were away, I thought a lot, and I found that I miss you every day, and I thought so hard that I engraved a lot of Linglong dice and red beans, just thinking about it. you."

Just as he was talking, Chu Mu's servant brought over a bag of Linglong dice, each of which contained a red bean.

The boy sighed and said, "Young master has never done this before. When I was doing this, I hurt my hand several times, but in the end I insisted on finishing the engraving. He kept saying, I want to give it to you."

Tang Zhaozhao inexplicably thought of Tao Hai's hand when peeling chestnuts.

Thinking of Tao Hai, Tang Zhaozhao was so angry that his chest heaved, and finally forced Tao Hai out of his mind.

Tang Zhaozhao raised his head and sighed, "It doesn't take so much effort."

Chu Mu took Tang Zhaozhao's hand.

"It doesn't take much effort, because I am happy with you, and I am willing to do anything for you."

When Tang Zhaozhao was being dragged by Chu Mu, she didn't feel much strangely, but she knew in her heart that she liked Chu Mu.

As a face controler, Chu Mu's appearance is simply due to her aesthetics.

Moreover, the two have experienced life and death.

Chu Mu smiled and said, "You just came back now, so you must be tired. I'll send you back to your bedroom first, so I can recover a bit by the way."

Tang Zhaozhao nodded with a smile.

Along the way, Chu Mu led Tang Zhaozhao to talk a lot, and the strangeness they had separated for a few months quickly disappeared, as if they had returned to the time when they walked together together.

Tang Zhaozhao talked about some of the hardships along the way, and of course he also mentioned the matter of fighting side by side with Tao Hai, but only selectively.

Chu Mu frowned after hearing this: "Zhao Zhao, I regret that I was not with you that day, and I really don't want to let you face those things alone."

Tang Zhaozhao was touched for a while, shook his head and said: "Your leg is hurt now, even if you went there, you couldn't do much, but your leg is healed now, and we will have more time to go sightseeing in the mountains and rivers in the future."

"You can see more scenery you want to see, and I will accompany you."

Chu Mu's eyes lit up, and he immediately hugged Tang Zhaozhao.

"Zhao Zhao, why are you so nice? It's a great honor for Chu to meet you."

Tang Zhaozhao felt the warmth in his heart being praised, and Chu Mu's embrace was really warm.

After Tang Zhaozhao was sent to the bedroom, Chu Mu smiled and said, "Then Chu will go back first, and acupuncture will be done later."

Tang Zhaozhao nodded with a smile, and then walked into the bedroom, but when he got to the courtyard, he saw Tao Hai standing in the middle of the courtyard.

Tao Hai's eyes were deep, and the smile disappeared from his face, and he just looked at Tang Zhaozhao quietly.

Looking at it, Tang Zhaozhao felt as if she had done something wrong, but she obviously didn't do anything, and she and Tao Hai were just comrades in arms through thick and thin.

Tao Haidao: "Tang Zhaozhao, how much do you like Chu Mu?"

Tang Zhaozhao said: "He is handsome, so naturally he suits me the most. Of course I like him the most."

Tao Hai walked up to Tang Zhaozhao and stood still. He was already a head taller than Tang Zhaozhao, and now he looked at her with sadness in his eyes.

"What's so good about him, he's a sick child, and he's not afraid of being tossed to pieces by you during the bridal chamber."

Tang Zhaozhao frowned, and immediately said angrily, "Tao Hai, don't go too far."

Tao Hai only felt that his breathing was a bit difficult: "I'm going too far? What's wrong with me, and what's so good about him, Tang Zhaozhao?"

Tang Zhaozhao said: "He is very good, very good, much better than you."

Tao Hai laughed at himself: "Yes, in vain I thought you would think of me during this period, but you didn't. In vain I thought that our day-to-day togetherness during this period of time could be worth the time you protected Chu Mu before, but it didn't either. "

"Tang Zhaozhao, is it because he is weaker? In your eyes, he is the object of pity and pity, but I am good at hands and feet, and I am invulnerable."

Tang Zhaozhao was annoyed at the moment because Tao Hai took away his first kiss, and when Tao Hai said that, his tone was not particularly good.

"Yes, so can you please stop bothering me?"

Tang Zhaozhao didn't believe a word of what Tao Hai said about liking. This man didn't know what to say, and he probably told many women like this.

As for the things he did with her, he probably did it with other people too. In his eyes, she was probably just a prey.

Tao Hai nodded: "Okay, that's it."

From this day on, Tao Hai really disappeared into Tang Zhaozhao's world, and Chu Mu and Tang Zhaozhao got closer and closer.

Chu Mu said: "I heard that Tao Hai from before is now discussing marriage with the daughter of the chief minister. The two are a perfect match, and Tao Hai is also the successor that the chief minister values."

Tang Zhaozhao was stunned for a long time. When she heard this, she only felt that her chest was empty, and then she felt annoyed as expected.

In vain, she felt for a moment that she might be different in Tao Hai's eyes, because she was really moved by some of the things Tao Hai had done before.

But now, after hearing such words, she found that she was still too naive.

If Tao Hai really had any real feelings, he wouldn't report that he was discussing marriage with other women half a month after he came back.

Sure enough, she was just Tao Hai's plaything on the spur of the moment.

Fortunately, she kept her own heart.

Chu Mu smiled and said, "Look, others have already discussed marriage, shouldn't we also consider our affairs?"

Tang Zhaozhao was still a little dazed at the moment: "Huh?"

Chu Mu scratched Tang Zhaozhao's nose amusedly: "Should we also get engaged, and then choose a date to get married?"

Seeing that Tang Zhaozhao was silent, Chu Mu smiled and said, "I like you, and you like me too, don't you?"

After a pause, seeing that Tang Zhaozhao didn't speak, Chu Mu said again: "Besides, even if you don't like me, I'm sure I can make you like me. I have a lifetime to do it."

When Chu Mu said this, Tang Zhaozhao felt moved and at ease.

To be honest, she likes Chu Mu's appearance, and also likes the feeling when getting along with Chu Mu, but she always feels that something is wrong.

But, as Chu Mu said, if you give her time, then she won't have the urgency to escape.

Tang Zhaozhao said: "I will consider it."

Chu Mu smiled and said: "I will wait for you here in three days. If you come, then you have agreed to my marriage proposal. I will personally propose marriage to the emperor. I am willing to be your son-in-law and marry you."

Immediately afterwards, the smile on Chu Mu's face disappeared, and he said, "However, if you don't come after three days, I probably have to leave the palace, otherwise it's really against the rules for me to be here as a foreigner. Several brothers have also come to ask me several times."

After saying this, Chu Mu said: "Zhao Zhao, you have to look forward in everything. Choosing a partner doesn't have to be the one you like the most, but it must be the one that suits you best."

"Isn't Tao Hai also going to get engaged? You don't need to think about him anymore."

As soon as Chu Mu said this, Tang Zhaozhao immediately raised his head.

"No, how could I like Tao Hai, he is such a disciple."

Chu Mu walked over with a smile, and put his arms around Tang Zhaozhao.

"Zhao Zhao, I know, you like me the most, don't you?"

Chu Mu's tone was so gentle, his eyes so affectionate, and his whole body looked like porcelain made of jade, Tang Zhaozhao couldn't bear to refuse.

She nodded.

There was a sincere smile on Chu Mu's face. Tang Zhaozhao had been with him for so long, and he had never seen such an expression on his face.

However, not far away, Tao Hai stood there with a pale face for a long time.

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