After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 134 Dyeing Peach Blossoms

The streets and alleys were bustling with activity, and the people were all discussing the same thing.

The group whispered amongst themselves, their gazes intentionally or unintentionally falling on the front of the Peach Mansion.

"Stadium owner, what exactly happened at Tao Mansion? Why are so many people here?"

The woodcutter asked curiously in a low voice, thinking he was speaking very softly, but everyone around him could hear him clearly.

The stall owner slapped his thigh and sighed for a while, "Boss Tao is a really good person."

The onlookers listened intently, their ears clenched, as if they were afraid of missing any details.

The stall owner lowered his head sadly, then suddenly let out a heavy sigh.

"I heard that Boss Tao spent time with a prostitute in one room, ruined the girl, and doesn't want to take responsibility," he said, wiping away a tear with a mournful expression. "So, when Master Tao found out about this, he wanted Boss Tao to take a concubine."

"Good heavens!" the woodcutter exclaimed. "Isn't Mr. Peach the princess's male favorite? Can male favorites take concubines?"

"Who can argue with that? Old Master Tao is muddle-headed; he's driving the Tao family to their doom!"

"He's really foolish; he even dared to touch my people."

After hearing what had happened, Shi Nuanyu's face darkened. "Let's go and meet the Tao family."

Treasure, strutting confidently, followed behind his princess, long staff in hand.

She vowed to protect her princess.

Upon arrival, the gates of the Tao family's residence were found to be tightly shut, indicating that they were not open to visitors.

"The princess has arrived."

The maid A Yuan shouted loudly, and the guards swarmed forward to disperse the crowd.

The people hiding in the corner, unwilling to leave, exchanged glances.

'Look, the Tao family is finished.'

'If it falls into the princess's hands, then it's all over.'

'Poor Mr. Peach, he's going to be divorced.'

Seeing the tightly closed gates of the Peach Mansion, Shi Nuanyu's expression was displeased.

Seeing this, Shan Baiyu gently comforted her, "Your Highness, leave this matter to me."

After saying this, he slowly walked to the front of the Tao Mansion, squatted down in a horse stance, gathered his inner strength into his fist, and punched the tightly closed door with all his might.

A 'crack' sound rang out, the door collapsed, and the group of people eavesdropping inside screamed in agony.

Shi Nuanyu stared in astonishment at the man who was leisurely withdrawing his fist; he really could have knocked her over with just one punch.

terrible.

Unaware that he had been labeled with a terrible tag, Shan Baiyu walked up to the woman with considerable arrogance.

That punch wasn't powerful enough; I'll find another opportunity to practice.

The Tao family arrived late, with the patriarch of the Tao family leading a group of about twenty people who knelt hastily before Shi Nuanyu.

"This humble subject pays his respects to Your Highness. May I ask what brings Your Highness here?"

Old Master Tao was thin and had a shifty, rat-like appearance that displeased Shi Nuanyu.

This kind of person is obviously good at deceiving their superiors and subordinates.

"Where is Tao Huiyan? Tell him to come see me."

"This... Your unfilial grandson was inspecting the shop and did not return home," Old Master Tao said, changing the subject.

The little girl kneeling beside him couldn't hold back any longer and cried out with tears in her eyes, "Please, Princess, save Brother Tao! Brother Tao is being forced to death by Grandfather!"

Shi Nuanyu and Shan Baiyu looked at each other, and the latter understood immediately and gave the order.

"Anyone who dares to obstruct the princess's arrival will be beaten to death."

Zhenbao took the lead and rushed in with a wooden stick, kicking Old Master Tao as he passed by.

The guards led the way, and the group arrived at a bedroom under the guidance of the little girl. Just as Shi Nuanyu was about to push the door open, Old Master Tao hurriedly stopped her.

“Your Highness, you mustn’t! My son is ill and resting in his room; I fear he might infect you.”

Shi Nuanyu completely lost her patience. In the past, she would have cursed him, but today she felt annoyed by every word he said.

"Hey, you unruly old man, how dare you interfere with the princess's actions? You're practically half-buried, yet you still meddle in so many other people's business. Are you just getting blind and asking for a scolding?"

Zhenbao couldn't hold back any longer and started cursing as soon as she rolled up her sleeves. Shi Nuanyu was about to push open the door when she glanced at Shan Baiyu following behind.

"You wait here, A-Yuan and Linglu can follow along."

I wonder what's going on inside. If there really is a woman inside...

Dan Baiyu nodded understandingly, "Your Highness, please be careful."

As the door opened, Shi Nuanyu walked in with a heavy heart, and the scene inside startled her.

Tao Huiyan sat on the bed with a blank stare, her robe half-undone, revealing most of her skin. The bloodstains on her forehead had dried, and a half-naked woman lay unconscious under the bed.

Shi Nuanyu recognized her at a glance: Yuehua from Chunyu Tower.

Suddenly her mind cleared, and she remembered this part of the story.

When Tao returned to Yan Guifu in the book, rumors spread that she had an affair with a woman from a brothel. The original owner of the body was disgusted by this and instigated other merchants to suppress the Tao family. With the help of the royal family, the Tao family was on the verge of collapse.

The second prince of Dongchen Kingdom took a liking to Tao Huiyan during his mission to Nanyue, and the original owner of this body then...

How could she have forgotten this part of the story? To be precise, she never remembered it at all.

Linglu quickly picked up the thin blanket and covered Yuehua with it. She breathed a sigh of relief when she felt her pulse.

"Princess, she is still alive."

Shi Nuanyu nodded, "Find a doctor."

Since she doesn't know what happened, she can't make any hasty conclusions. She can only wait for Yuehua to wake up to find out the truth.

Shi Nuanyu's gaze fell on Tao Huiyan, who was unresponsive, and she went up to call him.

"Peach Blossom Swallow, are you alright?"

The man sat there blankly, like a withered flower, oblivious to everything.

A sense of unease swept through Shi Nuanyu's heart. She trembled as she touched his hand, the icy touch making her palms feel cold.

She quickly climbed onto the bed and felt his pulse; it was still faintly beating.

"Peach Blossom Swallow, wake up, don't scare me."

Hearing the shouts, Shan Baiyu rushed in and quickly caught the fallen Tao Huiyan.

"Your Highness, do not be afraid. I have already sent people to find Young Master Fusheng."

Not knowing what was going on, neither of them dared to move. Shi Nuanyu held Tao Huiyan and tried her best to warm his body back up.

Although he was only her husband in name, she didn't want anything to happen to him. If it weren't for him during their escape, she would have died at the hands of assassins long ago.

Peach Blossom Returns, Swallow, you must wake up.

Tao Huiyan lay in her arms with his eyes open. If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, one would have thought he had already passed away.

Shi Nuanyu touched his pulse again, but could not feel any beating.

"No, Shan Baiyu, feel him, doesn't he have a pulse?"

Dan Baiyu frowned and touched Tao Huiyan's wrist. He did not answer her question, but instead channeled his inner energy into Tao Huiyan's body.

Shi Nuanyu hurriedly untied the belt tightly wrapped around Tao Huiyan's waist so that he could breathe better.

She dared not disturb Shan Baiyu, for fear of startling him.

"Princess, the doctor has arrived."

A-Yuan brought the doctor in, and when she met the princess's worried eyes, she quickly reported.

"A doctor has already gone to see Miss Yue, and Zhenbao is guarding her."

Dan Baiyu gave up his seat, and the doctor, not daring to utter a sound, hurriedly examined him. He had only been feeling the pulse for a few breaths when the doctor knelt down in a panic.

"Princess, he..."

He shook his head, not daring to say anything more.

"How could that be? Doctor, please take another look."

Shi Nuanyu's heart trembled as she stared intently at Tao Huiyan.

No, Tao Huiyan lived until the very end. How could he die at this time? He gave away all his wealth to support the army led by Yu Changfeng, and finally went into hiding under an assumed name.

He can't die now.