Chapter 6 — After the separation, General Quy knelt and asked me to look at him one more time

I walked to the window, reached out and pushed it open, looking up at the dark night sky. On the eastern horizon, a faint white streak appeared like a fish's belly. Oh god... It's almost morning. I gently caressed the peace cup in my sleeve, the corners of my lips curved up in a cold curve. Luc Hanh, you think that by signing this letter of separation, you have relieved yourself of the burden that bears my name. Very quickly. You will know. What you signed... Is not a letter of reconciliation. It's... The talisman that demanded the lives of the entire Luc family. 6After Luc Hanh and the others left, I stayed up all night. But I don't feel tired at all, on the contrary my spirit is more alert than ever. We know, this is just the calm before the storm. They won't stop that easily. Sure enough, when it was just dawn, the bitter and bitter voice of Truong ma ma was heard outside the courtyard. "Eldest lady, the old lady has already told me, if you have separated with the general, you are no longer the general's wife. In this main courtyard, you are no longer qualified to stay." "The merciful old lady, has sent someone to clean up a room next to the room in the most hidden corner of the backyard for you. Eldest lady, you should still quickly pack up your things." Let's move over there." She paused, her voice filled with gloating over the misfortune of others. "Oh, and also. According to the rules, the old lady is not allowed to take it away. She will first 'take care of it' until you need it, then come and ask the old man for forgiveness." Finally, her true face was revealed. They thought that I had truly become a piece of meat lying on the cutting board, allowing them to carve me at will. That same night, he kicked me out of the main courtyard. After that, he righteously kept my entire dowry. This abacus really sounds very good. Thanh Hoa angrily ran straight to the door, about to argue, but was stopped by me. "There is no need to waste words on someone who is about to die." I calmly said to Truong ma ma standing outside the door: "I know. Please tell ma ma to pass on the words to the old lady, her kindness, I acknowledge." Outside the door, it seemed that Truong ma ma did not expect me to cooperate like that, momentarily paused, then smugly snorted proudly and led the people away. She was in a hurry to collect the merit with Mrs. Luc. Thanh Hoa was so impatient that she was about to cry. "Miss! That's all the dowry that the lady left for you! One hundred and twenty-eight chests of bride-price, there are also good fields outside the capital and shops in the city! Are we really going to let those wild wolves and tigers take it all?" I walked to the dressing table and sat down. In the bronze mirror, a slightly haggard face was reflected, but the eyes were still clear and determined. "Thanh Hoa, comb my hair." Thanh Hoa was stunned. "Comb your hair?" "Yes." I nodded slightly, took out a needle set from the jewelry box. That's the relic my mother left me. It is also the jewelry we cherish most. On the golden tree, the phoenix spread its wings, holding a pearl in its mouth, each hanging tassel sparkling in the sunrise. "Today... is an important day." I looked at myself in the mirror, slowly speaking. "I must use the most dignified appearance... to welcome my father and brother." "I must also use the most arrogant attitude... to judge those... who betrayed me." Thanh Hoa looked at my eyes that did not allow anyone to doubt, and nodded heavily. head, trying to hold back tears, began to comb my long hair. At that moment, from the direction of the capital came the sound of a mighty drum. Winter! Winter! Winter! That was no ordinary drum watch sound. It's... The ancient sound of Tran Quan on Trieu Duong gate, used to welcome the triumphant army! Three drum beats

rang out. It is a signal that a great army is returning to the tide. Nine drums rang out. It's a signal... Great victory to surrender prisoners! Winter! Winter! Winter! Winter! Winter! Winter! Winter! Winter! Winter! Nine rounds! The sound of the drum sounded like thunder, shaking the clouds, shaking the whole capital! My hand holding the knife tightened slightly. Here we come. Father... Elder... Has returned! 7At the moment the sound of Tran Quan Co resounded throughout the capital, the entire Tran Bac general's palace seemed to be struck by a thunderbolt. In the front yard, Mrs. Luc was commanding her servants to prepare to inventory my dowry. The teacup in her hand made a "bang" sound and fell to the ground and shattered. "What is that sound?" She asked in surprise and uncertainty.