Tantai Huang, You Dare to Have an Affair

Tantai Huang looked toward the door, knowing the situation was bad! She quickly turned her head, looking affectionately at Chu Changge, and said sorrowfully, "Prince Chu, what should we do now? If those people find out I secretly met Cheng Ya tonight, they will surely say this princess came to do something wicked! By then, even if I jump into the Yellow River, I won't be able to wash myself clean!"

Chu Changge hesitated for a long time. Looking at Tantai Huang's panicked face, he had no choice but to suggest, "If so, we can just say this prince came to investigate a case and forced you to accompany me!"

"No! That won't do. That way, both of us will be suspected. How could this princess be so shameless as to drag you down with me! Besides, if we are both caught, no one will investigate this case!" Tantai Huang looked extremely conflicted, shaking her head sorrowfully in an incredibly manipulative manner.

Tong Jian was also terrified, tugging at Chu Changge's sleeve. "Your Highness, think of a plan!"

Chu Changge looked at Tantai Huang for a moment, let out a long sigh, and finally spoke, "How about this prince and Tong Jian go out to distract them, while the Princess takes advantage of the chaos to escape!" He thought that upon hearing this, the beauty would surely be deeply moved and wish to live and die with him! The First Prince of Chu imagined it just so!

"What?!" Tong Jian widened his eyes in disbelief. Hadn't his highness always maintained his playboy attitude, never interfering in others' business? Why was he risking his life for justice today? But seeing Princess Qinghuang's righteous and loyal appearance just now, she would surely refuse, right?

Who would have thought that both master and servant had overthought it!

As soon as Chu Changge's words fell, Tantai Huang merely trembled slightly, a gleam flashing in her eyes! She stepped forward excitedly, sincerely grasping his hand, and wiped away non-existent tears. "Prince Chu, you are truly too great! This princess will never forget your great kindness! Hurry, hurry... go out quickly and lead them away!"

*I was waiting for those exact words!* Thus, the playboy Prince of Chu was tricked just like that. Speechless, Chu Changge looked at his hand, which Tantai Huang had just held. His heart stirred slightly, and he finally nodded, saying, "Even if I die under a peony flower, I'll be a romantic ghost! Tong Jian, let's go!"

With that, he turned elegantly, fanning himself with his jade-ribbed fan, and led Tong Jian out the door.

Tantai Huang quickly turned and nodded to Cheng Ya, fleeing in the opposite direction! Given Chu Changge's status and personality, even if he were caught by the Imperial Guards, Huangfu Xuan wouldn't make things difficult for him...

Meanwhile, Cheng Ya stood there with her mouth half-open, tears still on her face, her head full of black lines as she watched her princess's retreating figure. *This is too bizarre! I don't know if Prince Chu is truly stupid or just pretending!*

Hurrying out of the prison, Tantai Huang carefully hid the two of them behind a large tree. Just as they reached the exit, they saw waves of Imperial Guards carrying torches, running in all four directions: "Come quickly! Capture the assassin! Hurry, catch the assassin, someone is breaking into the prison..."

Because they were busy chasing the assassin, no one noticed Tantai Huang's group.

Tantai Huang and Chu Changge exchanged glances, somewhat surprised. Was there really another assassin? Regardless of what was happening, they had better escape first!

Taking advantage of the brief window before the next wave of guards arrived, they fled swiftly. In the forest, only a few shadows could be seen darting past, finally escaping the danger zone!

Catching her breath, Tantai Huang leaned against a tree, patted her chest, and sighed, "This princess's luck is truly too good! Even when I go to prison, an assassin sneaks into the palace at the same time, giving me the perfect chance to escape!"

"This prince believes it is because I am loyal and righteous, moving the heavens, which is why heaven sent an assassin to save us!" Chu Changge immediately interrupted her.

Tantai Huang let out a couple of dry laughs. In truth, she felt a bit embarrassed about her behavior just now. Tilting her head to look at Chu Changge's handsome face, she smiled, "Prince Chu is indeed noble and righteous. This princess will certainly not forget this favor! I still have important matters to attend to, so I shall head back first!"

With that, she turned and left. This was truly burning the bridge after crossing it without a shred of shame!

Chu Changge stared blankly at her retreating back. He didn't know if this was just her habit or her usual behavior. After a long silence, he could only let out a helpless laugh...

"Your Highness, why do you think it was such a coincidence? Why did the assassin appear right at this moment?" Tong Jian scratched his head in confusion.

Chu Changge's eyes curved, and his lips curled into a smile. Leisurely fanning himself, his refined voice slowly drifted out, "Indeed, how could there be such a coincidence? The assassin chose the perfect time to cause chaos in the palace, and even fled in all four directions, drawing the Imperial Guards away from the vicinity of the Imperial Prison..."

"Ah... Are you saying someone intentionally helped us?" Tong Jian finally widened his eyes, realizing.

Chu Changge smiled faintly and remarked, "Though you are foolish, you are not entirely beyond cure!"

Tong Jian sighed inwardly, his mind still filled with a tangled mess of confusion...