Chapter 3 — After being chased away by my husband, 18 years later, I took my poinsettia back and trampled on his entire palace.

Ban Ha lifted the car curtain, looking coldly ahead.

“Go tell them.” I leaned against the soft cushion, my voice calm and without ripples.

"This road is for the royal court, not opened by his Bui family. I will not give in."

Ban Ha accepted the order and got out of the car. The hook has been cast, the first game in eighteen years, starting right in front of this city gate. Outside the carriage, the noise suddenly stopped. Immediately afterwards, there was a more violent commotion.

"How brave! Do you know who our old man is? You dare to block Mr. Bui's way, are you tired of living!"

The governor of the Bui palace, who was used to acting in an intimidating manner, immediately pulled out his horsewhip and pretended to beat Ban Ha. Ban Ha stood still in place, not even blinking his eyelids. Haven't waited for the whip of Bui's administrator to come down yet. Several dark shadows suddenly rushed out from all four sides of our carriage. A crisp echo. The administrator of the Bui palace, both his body and his whip, were directly thrown out, heavily hitting the blue brick citadel wall, his mouth full of blood. The city gate instantly fell silent. The surrounding commoners and merchants lining up to enter the city were stunned. No one expected that, right in the heart of the capital, someone would dare to openly attack people from Thuong Thuong's palace. In the Bui family's remote, a young voice filled with impatience sounded.

"What's going on? Who's making noise outside? If you miss this young master's competition, can you bear it?"

The car curtains are raised. A young man wearing a gorgeous brocade robe stepped out. His appearance is handsome, his eyes reveal a bit of charm like Tham Ngung in the past, and he deliberately shows the noble appearance of a reader. This is the eldest son that Bui Van Chu is proud of - Bui Ke Nghiep. He glanced at the manager lying on the ground groaning, then looked at our rustic-looking carriage.

"Where does this countryman have no eyes? Dare to show off his power in the capital?" Bui Ke Nghiep opened the folding fan, his tone full of contempt.

In the car, Hac Xuyen was holding a book to read. Hearing those words, he slightly raised his eyebrows.

“Mother, there seems to be a dog barking outside.” Hac Xuyen's head did not even raise his head.

The voice was not loud, but just enough to penetrate through the car window and clearly reach outside. Bui Ke Nghiep's face immediately darkened.

"Insolent! Who are you calling a dog?" He walked quickly in front of our carriage.

"Whoever answers, it's that person." Hac Xuyen turned a page in the book, his tone was gentle.

Bui Ke Nghiep was so angry that he was shaking. He was used to being arrogant in the capital, the literati and gentlemen all supported him, and had never been subjected to this kind of public taunting and hinting.

"Pull them out for me! I want to see, what kind of family is this, daring to insult the son of a royal official like that!"

Bui's family pulled out the sticks they carried with them, preparing to force the attack. The black-clad guards protecting us also placed their hands on the hilts of their swords at their sides, murderous aura spreading everywhere. In just a moment, the situation was as tense as a string, about to explode.

“Stop!”

At that moment, from inside the city gate came a majestic shout. A team of soldiers from the 'citadel defense' rushed over and separated the crowd. Leading the way was the general in charge of the Nine Gates command - General Vuong. Bui Ke Nghiep looked Seeing General Vuong, he immediately changed his face to that of the victim.

"General Vuong, you came at the right time! These people despise the king's law. They assaulted and seriously injured our manager in the street, and even spoke rudely! Arrest them all immediately!"

General Vuong glanced at the administrator of the Bui palace lying on the ground, then looked back at our carriage. When his eyes accidentally glanced at the corner of the trunk, where a small, barely noticeable insignia was engraved, his expression immediately changed. Because he realized that it was the mark of the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce, and also symbolized the gold medal personally awarded by the royal family. General Vuong not only did not order the arrest, but instead quickly walked to the front of the carriage, knelt down on one knee, and performed a grand ceremony.

"The last general did not know that Chinh grade two announced the fate of the great lady entering the capital, but did not have time to welcome him from afar, a crime worthy of death!"

As soon as these words ended, the whole school was in an uproar. The proud expression on Bui Ke Nghiep's face instantly froze, his mouth slightly opened, looking at General Vuong in disbelief.

“Second… Second-class lady's fate?” He stammered and repeated again.

In this capital, who can be called a second-class lady of destiny? Who is not the mother or main wife of a high-ranking official in the court? But he had absolutely no impression of the person in this carriage. I don't show up. Just through the gap in the car curtain, quietly looking at Bui Ke Nghiep's stupid face.

“General Wang excuses himself.” My voice came from inside the car, cold but majestic.

"If you don't know, it's not a crime. It's just that the security of this capital city doesn't seem to be as good as rumored. Any random cat or dog can stand right in front of the city gate and make loud noises, obstructing traffic."

General Vuong's forehead broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately stood up, turned around and stared at Bui Ke Nghiep.

"Young Master Bui! Does the Minister usually teach you rules like this? Where are you? Tie up all these troublemakers from Bui's family and bring them to Thuan Thien Palace!"

Bui Ke Nghiep panicked.

"You... you dare! My father is Bui Van Chu!"

"Even if Minister Bui personally came here and violated the Lady's order, he still has to pay for it!" General Vuong had no respect at all.

A few soldiers stepped forward, like wolves and tigers, directly suppressing the Bui family members to the ground. Bui Ke Nghiep was so scared that he took two steps back, the folding fan in his hand fell to the ground, looking extremely miserable.

“This gentleman.”

In the car, Hac Xuyen suddenly opened his mouth.

"Looking at how stubborn you look, your education must be very good, right? If we meet each other in the exam hall, I hope you don't disappoint me."