Chapter 6 — After the Reconciliation Card Was Switched, I Obediently Reconciliated

Fists also clenched. In that moment. I just find it funny. Is he the only one who can't do it? Everyone else can do it. All must be done. Why is he the only one who can't do it? I coldly said: "Master Co Tieu, the marriage between you and Linh Lung is a matter related to the country. Please do not act as you please because of your personal feelings. Please return to the capital as soon as possible to complete the wedding. Otherwise, even the Co family will be implicated by you. If you want to be known as disloyal, unfilial, and unfair, then that is your choice, but please do not use me as an excuse." Because of filial piety and kindness. I had to go all the way to the steppe. Why do you still want me to carry the reputation of being a disaster? The one who can't let go is him. Co Tri Phong looked at me. Obstinate eyes.

"I don't need Linh Lung. Phuc Ninh, I just need you! As long as you agree to leave with me. From now on I will never return to the capital again. You and I will forever stay at the border, okay? The Queen has built you a Princess palace at the border, we..."

I rushed forward, raised my hand and slapped Co Tri Phong hard, stopping him from continuing to speak. Da Luat Van proudly raised his eyebrows, his eyes looking at me were filled with appreciation. Co Tri Phong was beaten to the point of bleeding by my slap. He looked at me devastated. I looked at him coldly, my voice without any warmth: "This palace is the eldest princess, why did I have to run away with you? This palace carries the country and country on its shoulders, of course it must fulfill the responsibilities that belong to this palace. Co Tieu Hau, you also have your responsibilities. People can be arbitrary, but cannot be arrogant. Please respect yourself!" Co Tri Phong's pupils suddenly shrank, his eyes looked at me as if he no longer recognized me. He still thinks I am Phuc Ninh and only knows how to hide behind them. But I am Phuc Ninh and can protect myself. Since the day I left the capital, I have told myself that what I value, what I care about, will be protected by myself.

"It is a serious crime to voluntarily abandon your position without being summoned and leave the capital. Little Marquis should not be stubborn, it will implicate the whole family! No one else, take Tieu Marquis back to the capital. By the way, bring along some specialties of the steppe, as a welcome gift for you and Linh Lung."

Co Tri Phong looked at me with tears in his eyes. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and said in pain: "I don't need your congratulatory gift. How can you give me and others a congratulatory gift? What people want, it's always been you... I just can't..." Is it really impossible? But clearly he had many opportunities to become close to me. But he didn't do it. It was the late Marquis who hesitated. Or it was he who hesitated. To me, it's no longer important. To me, anyone who doesn't choose me is an outsider. I said lightly: "It doesn't matter anymore. What you want is just what you want, not what I need. What I need is only my husband. I will live with my husband forever." I turned my head back. Da Luat Van looked at me and smiled extremely cheerfully. He instructed his subordinates: "Didn't you hear what the Princess said? Hurry up and prepare a gift for Marquis Co Tieu! Be sure to see him with your own eyes." After getting married, you can return to your destiny!" His subordinates stepped forward to escort Co Tri Phong down. Co Tri Phong reached out his hand and wanted to grab my shirt. But in the end, he still couldn't grasp anything. I suddenly understood. If a person doesn't want to be kept, then no one can keep him. I became a person who didn't want to be kept anymore. After arriving at the steppe, I learned that Da Luat Van had built a Princess palace for me. He held my hand, in eyes filled with gratitude: "You are the Princess that heaven gave me, I cannot help but respect you. Did she know? Your mother once saved me, so I had the opportunity to stand in the position I have today. I always want to repay your kindness, but your mother is no longer there. She and her mother were both equally kind, saving our entire tribe from disaster. I vow to spend the rest of my life loyal to you. Princess, as long as I live, I will forever be your slave."