Chapter 5 — A Pregnant Concubine Stormed the Palace, Her Mother Told Her Ears: Do You Know Who My Daughter-in-law Is?

But it cannot warm the cold layer of ice that is frozen in my heart.

“Mother, today… why did you do that?”

Finally, I still asked the question that had been suppressed in my heart for a long time. The mother looked at me, her eyes were deep, complex and difficult to fathom.

“I'm not for you.”

Her words were blunt to the extreme, but also sharp enough to hurt people. I was stunned. She sighed softly, then continued speaking, her voice still calm as before:

“Thua An is my son, what kind of person he is, I know better than anyone.”

“He has talent, but his temper is unstable, his ears are floppy, and he is easily bewitched by villains and led down the wrong path.”

"Over the years, if it weren't for the Tham family standing behind you to support it, it absolutely would not have reached its current position."

“I protect you, not because I like you, this daughter-in-law.”

"But because, only when Tham Nguyet Khanh firmly sits in the position of mother and father of the Co family."

"Only then can our Co family be stable and not be shaken."

Her voice was not high, nor did she have any ripples of emotion. It's like I'm telling a truth that has nothing to do with me. In that instant, I understood. She's not protecting me. She is protecting the interests of the Ancient Family. My existence, along with the power behind me — the Tham family — is what you value. The last illusion in my heart, something that should not exist, also crumbles. No expectations, no more disappointment.

"Thank you mother for pointing it out, daughter-in-law understands."

I lowered my eyes and replied softly. She seemed very satisfied with my reaction.

“Understanding is good.”

“You are a smart child.”

She raised her hand and took off a blue jade bracelet from her wrist. That bracelet was pure and transparent in color. Just looking at it, one could tell that it was definitely not an ordinary thing, not even something a normal person could own. It was clearly something she had worn for many years and was extremely precious. She took my hand and slowly put the bracelet on my wrist. The size fits so well that there's not even a miss.

“Starting from today, this house is given to you.”

“The books, warehouse keys, and all internal and external relationships are all left to you to handle.”

“I don't want to see this kind of chaos again.”

"Whoever dares to disobey me, I can deal with it."

“If something happens, I will take care of it for you.”

She looked straight into my eyes, word by word, saying clearly:

"Remember, you are not the daughter who loves Jiangnan."

"I am the eldest daughter of Yen Bac Tran Quoc Cong Palace, wandering outside."

“Your father, Tham Van Kim, is not your biological father.”

"He is just Tran Quoc Cong's general, serving orders to raise his children."

"The bracelet on my hand is a token."

“This matter, heaven knows, earth knows, you know, I know.”

"If it's not too serious, you absolutely must not let a third person know."

“Otherwise, for me, for the Tham family, for the Co family, everything will be a devastating disaster.”

There was a "bang" sound in my head, like it was exploding. I looked at the bracelet on my wrist and felt it weighed a thousand pounds. Tran Quoc Cong Palace... The family, the military, the power of the dynasty, even the emperor has to be three times cautious? I... am the eldest son Tran Quoc Cong's woman? This… how is this possible? My world, in this moment, is completely overthrown. I don't know how I left Phuc An hall. My mind was in chaos, all of which were the mother's last words. Tran Quoc Cong Palace. The eldest daughter. Disaster destroys the summit. Every word is like a big mountain, pressing down on my chest, making me unable to breathe. Xuan Dao saw that my face was pale, my soul returned restlessly, and immediately panicked.

"Miss, what's wrong? Is the old lady causing trouble for you?"

She asked worriedly. I shook my head, put my hands on the table, and slowly sat down. The bracelet on the wrist was cold, the real feeling was clear. Reminds us that everything that just happened was absolutely not a dream. I looked at Xuan Dao's worried face and suddenly realized something. This secret, I cannot tell anyone. Even this close maid who grew up with me. I took a deep breath, trying to force myself to calm down.

“I'm okay.”

My voice is still a bit shaky, not completely stable.

“Xuan Dao, go, go to the housekeeper, take all the books in the house, and the key to the warehouse here.”

“Just say it, that's what the old lady meant.”

Xuan Dao was stunned for a moment.

“Miss, you intend to…”

“I want to be a master.”

My eyes gradually regained clarity. Not only that, he is more steadfast than ever before. No matter what my true identity is. No matter what kind of earth-shattering secret and danger lies behind this story. Now, this is the only thing we can do. The key is to firmly grasp the power that the mother has just given to you. Hold it firmly in your hand. Keep it until it becomes something that belongs to you, no one can shake it. Because it's not just about power. It is the only basis for us to stand firm in this palace full of underground waves. Xuan Dao saw my expression so determined, did not dare to ask further, and immediately took orders to leave. In less than half an hour, Xuan Dao returned holding a thick stack of books. Behind him, there was also a butler following, looking uneasy and uneasy. In the butler's hand he lifted a wooden box, inside were all the keys to the warehouses in the palace.

“Madam.”

The butler bowed to me, his attitude more respectful than ever before, almost obsequious. Obviously, the old lady's attitude over there had long spread throughout the entire palace.

“The books and keys have all been brought, ma'am, please take a look.”

I nodded slightly.

“Put it down.”

"From now on, all government purchases must be approved by me."