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

Chapter 252 A Garden Full of Spring Colors
Upon returning to the Beauty Pavilion, Shi Nuanyu was filled with emotion.

"Ah Yan, what are we doing at the Beauty Pavilion?"

Just as she was about to return to the princess's residence, Tao Huiyan lured her back to the Beauty Pavilion, and A-Ling was also called away by people who rushed over.

Tao Huiyan pulled her upstairs, the corners of her lips curving into a smile that she could no longer hide.

"The Imperial Advisor has sent word that Your Highness will spend the night at the Beauty Pavilion."

Staying overnight at the Beauty Pavilion?
Shi Nuanyu was suspicious but didn't ask any more questions; to her, it didn't matter where she slept.

"Ah Yan, where did Hong Niang go?"

The matchmaker had greeted me downstairs on previous visits, but this time she was unusually absent.

A strange light flashed in Tao Huiyan's eyes as she led her up to the third floor.

"Aunt Hong has been away from Kyoto for a few days. Your Highness must be hungry. I'll go and prepare some food."

Shi Nuanyu watched him go downstairs, her heart filled with doubt.

"Why is Ah Yan acting so mysteriously today?"

Bored, I looked around and, as if possessed, walked into the familiar bedroom. The portraits of beautiful women were still there, but there were a few portraits of middle-aged men on one side.

Are these Ah Yan's father and mother?

Shi Nuanyu stepped forward to examine the small characters on the painting more closely.

"We became husband and wife, and our love and trust are unwavering."

The two people in the painting gaze at each other with deep affection.

"Your Highness, are you interested in them?"

The tall man behind her returned unnoticed, and naturally pressed himself against her waist.

Shi Nuanyu smiled gently and leaned against him, feeling relaxed.

"I just remembered something. I accidentally wandered into this room and thought..."

Thinking back on the blunder I caused, I'm too embarrassed to continue talking about it.

Tao Huiyan chuckled softly, not minding at all, and went along with her words.

"Your Highness is thinking that the woman in the portrait is related to me."

His deep, seductive voice was alluring, and the soft, warm body of his lover in his arms stirred a restless feeling within him.

"When my mother was alive, she was admired by many people. Most of the literati and scholars were interested in her. She should have married a high-ranking official or a wealthy and powerful man, but she fell in love with my father, a businessman who only knew how to make money."

When he was young, he often asked his mother in her arms why she had taken a liking to his father.

Looking back now, it's kind of funny.

Shi Nuanyu turned around and met the man's nostalgic gaze, her fingertips tracing his eyebrows and eyes.

“Ah Yan’s eyebrows and eyes are very similar to her mother’s. No wonder she is so beautiful. If her mother knew this in the afterlife, she would be happy for Ah Yan.”

Each call of "Mother" touched Tao Huiyan's heart, and she couldn't help but nuzzle her hand.

"Your Highness's actions truly make me unable to contain my emotions."

This is probably why he can't let go; even a casual reassurance can stir his emotions.

He took her hand, kissed it, and rubbed it against her palm.

Inside, candlelight flickered, and calligraphy and paintings swayed in the breeze.

The man's expression was seductive, and Shi Nuanyu's palms tingled from being rubbed. She couldn't help but stare, mesmerized.

It's really good; no wonder it's the kind of monster that the powerful and wealthy in the book fight over.

One glance and I wanted to be with him...

'Clang.'

The scroll fell onto the table, startling Shi Nuanyu awake. She quickly pushed the man off her.

"Didn't Ah Yan go to prepare the wine and dishes just now?"

He chuckled awkwardly, clutching his stomach, "I'm really quite hungry."

How could it be proper for someone to hug and kiss in front of Ah Yan's parents' portraits? No matter what, it's inappropriate to do it in front of their parents.

Even though it's just a portrait, it's still inappropriate.

Tao Huiyan, who was pushed away, was not angry. She stepped forward and put her arm around her waist.

"Your Highness is hungry. I, Tao, will serve you food."

The room was dimly lit by candlelight, and Shi Nuanyu couldn't see his face clearly, so she gently patted his hand to acknowledge him.

“I’ve been to the Beauty Pavilion a few times, and I can walk there by myself.”

Tao Huiyan had no intention of letting her go. She picked her up and carried her slowly into the room.

"I forgot to tell His Highness that he needs to eat, and he also needs to eat."

If he offers himself tonight, he will become His Highness's man, and then he will have a chance to compete.

They tried to blackmail him by taking advantage of his kindness, and he had a reason to argue against it.

What does he mean?
Shi Nuanyu stared intently at his face, wondering if it really meant what it said.

She reached out and put her arm around his neck, asking him with a puzzled look.

"Ah Yan, you seem to be in a good mood tonight. Has something good happened?"

If it wasn't as she suspected, wouldn't it be awkward to ask directly? Tao Huiyan remained silent, steadily carrying her into the house.

Carried into the bedroom, Shi Nuanyu sat in his lap and only then did she realize that he had changed into a light purple robe, which was half-open, revealing the clearly defined outline of his abdominal muscles.

Her hand was resting on Tao Huiyan's abs.

Tao Huiyan tried to feed her some food, but Shi Nuanyu refused, feeling embarrassed.

"I can eat it myself."

She's not a three-year-old child who needs to be fed.

Realizing that her hand was still on his abs, Shi Nuanyu shamelessly touched it again, and was about to let go.

Tao Huiyan's eyes were tender as she put down her chopsticks and pressed down on her hand.

"I am His Highness's, and His Highness may touch me whenever he wishes."

It was his first time too, and he only hoped that tonight would leave behind some beautiful memories.

Shi Nuanyu stared intently at him, a guess forming in her mind.

confirmed.

The man in front of her was seducing her.

Shi Nuanyu became interested, raised her hand to pinch his chin, and sat up straight, straddling his lap.

"Speaking of Tao Mou at every turn, is Ah Yan trying to seduce me?"

She flicked his Adam's apple with her fingertips and mischievously blew air into his ear.

"Your Highness guessed correctly."

Tao Huiyan supported her waist and pressed her against the edge of the table, her nose brushing against her cheek.

"They all went into the bridal chamber with Nuannuan. I waited and waited but Nuannuan did not come to find me. Since Nuannuan is so biased, I have no choice but to find an opportunity to serve her in bed."

He was obsessed with the scent of her neck, his hands restlessly caressing her waist.

Shi Nuanyu pinched his ear and teased him with a smile.

"So that's how it is. Mr. Tao, are you worried about not having enough strength to clean and pack it up for my bed?"

Now I know what it feels like to flirt with a beautiful woman, especially such a handsome and alluring man.

Tao Huiyan's smile widened as he hugged her and pressed her down on the bed.

"To say such things to a hot-blooded young man, haven't they ever satisfied Nuan Nuan?"

His hand, which was holding her waist, slowly moved up, cupped her face, and slowly brought it closer. Just as their lips were about to touch, Shi Nuanyu rolled over and pinned him down.

"Does Mr. Tao not know that I am the one above him?"

Before he could speak, Shi Nuanyu lowered her head and kissed his lips.

If those men heard this, she would be the one who got tormented.

Soft lips pressed close, and Tao Huiyan's heart pounded uncontrollably. He sucked on her lips, taking the initiative to deepen the kiss.

Shi Nuanyu's hand climbed onto his shoulder, her hot breath hitting their faces.

After a long while, the two reluctantly parted ways.

Tao Huiyan lingered, kissing her lips and leaving sticky kisses on her brows and eyes.

"The word 'Tao was aware' is so captivating, and the entanglement with her lover is so beautiful."

Shi Nuanyu took the initiative to kiss his lips.

"Let me test Mr. Peach's abilities tonight."

Tao Huiyan's body trembled and she took her lips into her mouth.

"I, Tao, will make sure Your Highness is satisfied. You will never forget my kindness in this lifetime."

Whispering sweet nothings, tender and affectionate.

The red curtains flutter in the wind, and people loosen their clothes and belts.

The red candle burned out, and the contents were unknown.

"Ah Yan, no more."

Exhausted, Shi Nuanyu pushed his shoulder, and the two embraced tightly under the thin blanket.

Tao Huiyan affectionately kissed her forehead and the tip of her nose.

"Nuan Nuan said I wasn't good enough, but now Nuan Nuan has to change her mind."

Shi Nuanyu couldn't help but roll her eyes, "Boss Tao still remembers just that one sentence?"

I hooked my arms around his neck, and suddenly my mind went blank.

"Boss Tao's skills are too poor, I'm not satisfied."

Tao Huiyan laughed, "Nuannuan isn't tired, so she doesn't need to rest tonight."

Without giving Shi Nuanyu a chance to refute, he kissed her rose-colored lips.

Intermittent pleas for mercy could be heard from under the red tent.

"Ah Yan, I was wrong. Ah Yan, you're amazing, you're really amazing."

The man's alluring, deep voice carried an undeniable authority.

"It's late. Nuannuan is very greedy. I will definitely take good care of her."