Chapter 708: Chapter 701: Extra 2: Everyone Loves Tang Zhaozhao (Part 2) (4,000 Words)

Tang Zhaozhao smiled and said, "Those close to me call me Zhaozhao. Why don’t you call me that as well? Always referring to me as ’young lady’ feels a bit distant."

Chu Mu replied, "Thank you, Zhaozhao."

Tang Zhaozhao was pleased. No matter what, being thanked by such a handsome man was a delightful thing.

During Tang Zhaozhao’s treatment, Chu Mu did not make a sound.

Of course, she was very careful when applying the medicine. Seeing such severe injuries, her actions were extremely gentle.

"How is it? Does it hurt?"

Chu Mu nodded expressionlessly, "Yes."

Tang Zhaozhao, ever since she was a child, even during her martial arts training, had never experienced such pain.

This was because of the care and love from her brothers and parents.

She sighed, "I wonder if your parents would be heartbroken if they saw your injuries."

Chu Mu’s tone, which had softened, suddenly turned a bit cold.

"They’re already dead."

Tang Zhaozhao said, "I’m sorry."

Chu Mu responded with a faint "Mm." At this moment, he was more like a piece of cold, exquisite jade than a human being.

Even the temperature around him was eerily cold.

The medicine for his leg was applied by a servant on behalf of Chu Mu.

Once the medicine was applied, the food from Pei’s Restaurant arrived.

She looked at Chu Mu and said, "Once your injuries are a little better, we’ll set off."

Chu Mu nodded, and only after Tang Zhaozhao left did he start eating.

All his expressions were hidden in the darkness.

Seven days later, they departed from Jiangzhou, heading towards Tuzhou.

Tang Zhaozhao knew that there was a bandit den on the mountain here. Over the years, they had committed many misdeeds.

This time, when the Hidden Guard wanted to accompany her, she did not refuse.

She even mobilized some troops from Tuzhou.

As for Chu Mu, he stayed in the carriage and did not appear throughout the process.

Of course, Tang Zhaozhao did not expect him to be of any help.

Unexpectedly, before they even reached the bandit den, they were discovered.

The people from the den began attacking them, first with arrows. Once many were injured or dead, they opened the gates and charged at them.

In the midst of the battle’s heat, suddenly the den caught fire.

The guards in the den ran out, crying and shouting, "Fire, fire."

More and more people ran out, and the once ferocious bandits lost their momentum and quickly fell into disadvantage.

Tang Zhaozhao immediately led a strong attack, and the bandits were quickly captured, their leader shot through the head by Tang Zhaozhao’s arrow.

The remaining fighting bandits realized they were at a dead end, and the smarter ones began to lay down their weapons and surrender.

The battle was exceedingly tough for Tang Zhaozhao, but she knew it was thanks to that fire.

Previously, she had considered setting a fire, but the bandits cleverly intercepted them far from the den, which was surrounded by water, with no entry except at the entrance.

Who would’ve thought the den would catch fire on its own?

Tang Zhaozhao was surprised and then saw a servant surface from the water.

She instinctively stepped back, taking a defensive stance.

The servant bowed towards Tang Zhaozhao.

"Miss, I am someone left by Lady Chu beside Mr. Chu."

Tang Zhaozhao raised an eyebrow, "Then why didn’t you act when Mr. Chu was being bullied, especially with such skills?"

The servant said, "I was sent away at that time, and there were others beside the Young Master, so I left assuredly."

Knowing it was because of Chu Mu that the situation turned, Tang Zhaozhao wasted no time and immediately walked to the front of Chu Mu’s carriage, bowing to him.

"Thank you, Young Master, for your rescue."

Chu Mu lifted the curtain with his long, slender, and pale hand, looking at Tang Zhaozhao, "Zhaozhao, there’s no need to be concerned. It was my duty. Contributing to the fight against the bandits is my honor."

Tang Zhaozhao nodded, discovering for the first time that Chu Mu was not just a frail cripple; at least, he was strategic, and his strategy was remarkable.

She didn’t ask how Chu Mu found the fire or how he set the den ablaze; that was his affair.

After handing the mountain bandits over to the county magistrate, Tang Zhaozhao and her people stayed there for some time.