Chapter 3 — After He Let Go Of My Hand Again, He Regrets It

That's a token Bui Ngoc gave me, engraved by him himself. He had never done such delicate work before, but for three months, every stroke was carved by hand, to the point where all ten fingers were covered in wounds. At that time, I was heartbroken. That is evidence of the love between me and Bui Ngoc. However, Bui Ngoc immediately ordered me to give that item to her.

“It's just an item, so why do you have to compete with Dung Dung?”

Bui Ngoc held the painting in his hands, momentarily stunned. Seeming to think of something again, he frowned and said.

"Thin Tuyet, are you still angry about moving the palace? Dung Dung's body is weak, Vi Duong Palace is full of positive energy, suitable for her to rest."

"Can't you be generous enough to give it to her? Since when did you become so cold and inconsiderate?"

When he said the last sentence, disappointment flashed in his eyes. I nodded indifferently.

"Okay, I'll clean it up and leave it to her."

Seeing my calm face, he seemed even more frustrated. He opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he just coldly let out a sentence.

"That's it, I don't want to compare with you. Think carefully for yourself."

“I give you ten days to move out of Vi Uong Palace.”

I have given all the things in Vi Uong Palace that can be rewarded. I told Lien Huong to only keep enough clothes and necessary items for the remaining days. Although she did not understand my actions, she still quietly followed. That night, Bui Ngoc rarely visited Vi Uong Palace. Thinking back, since he had Lam Dung Dung, most of the time he stayed at her place. Bui Ngoc's big hand slid down from my waist, his low voice rang in my ear.

“Thing Tuyet, I…”

I held that rash hand, my voice distant.

"Your Majesty, I'm not feeling well. Can we just let it go tonight?"

Anyway, I'm about to leave, if something like this can be avoided, it should be avoided. He paused for a moment, not saying another word. I took the opportunity to turn my back to him, distance myself, and wrap the blanket tightly around me. His arm that was intended to hug me suddenly fell into space, suddenly stunned. Before, every time we were together, I was always close to his heart so we could sleep peacefully. He looked blankly at my back, just about to open his mouth. At this moment, Lam Dung Dung's palace maid came to report. She said she had a nightmare and was scared, so she invited him over to take a look. Hearing that, he stood up to leave, then seemed to remember something. He turned his head and spoke to me.

“Thing Tuyet, you wait for me to come back.”

I smiled and replied gently.

"Sister Dung Dung's body is not well, the emperor should prioritize taking care of her sister."

"How about the Emperor just stay at my sister's palace tonight, so that she can feel at ease."

Bui Ngoc was momentarily stunned. It seems I can't believe I can be so understanding and reasonable. The fact that Lam Dung Dung used all kinds of excuses to ask Bui Ngoc to leave while I was in bed was not the first time. Each trip takes all night. Because of this, I became the laughing stock of the entire harem. In the beginning, I stayed awake waiting for him until dawn. Until one time, Lam Dung Dung with a provocative look and arrogant demeanor told me that she was only pretending, deliberately calling Bui Ngoc goes. The purpose is just to make us uncomfortable. Later, I pulled Bui Ngoc's hand and told him the truth. But he didn't believe it. On the contrary, he was disgusted and threw my hand away, coldly reprimanding me.

"I have known Dung Dung since childhood. Her body is weak, she is a young lady, everyone knows it. And she comes from a rural background, her body is as strong as a cow, naturally I don't understand!"

"Tham Nhiet Tuyet, because you want to keep me, you defame her. Since when did you become so malicious?"

Bui Ngoc looked at me, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

“I promised you that I would definitely return.”

After speaking, he turned and left. I don't care. With no one around to bother me, I slept peacefully until morning. When I woke up, the place next to me was still empty. At noon, as usual, I went to Bui Ngoc's palace to ask for peace. He is discussing the good news with Lam Dung Dung. Seeing me, Lam Dung Dung immediately walked over, gently held my hand, a sweet smile on her face.

"Big sister came at the right time. I'm choosing a phoenix official, but I can't decide for now. Big sister, please help me take a look."