Chapter 10
Chapter 10 — Arrested on the night of the big wedding, I was reborn and killed him like crazy
It's like every knife blow that peels back a long-standing disguise, exposing the jealousy and greed deep in the bones. She cried to the point of crying. If it were normal, her father would have softened her heart. But today, right in front of me, right in the big play that he himself staged. He could not, nor did he dare to soften his heart. Because I haven't opened my mouth yet. I am the real protagonist of tonight. I quietly watched the side drama of their filial piety. Until his father's eyes fell on him. Bringing a trace of inquiry, a trace of hesitation. I slowly opened my mouth, my voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
“Father.”
"The daughter thinks that the second sister is not yet married, her mind is not stable, and she is bewitched by others, but she can also sympathize."
“Fifty family rules, I'm afraid it will take your life.”
Father paused for a moment, as if he didn't expect me to propose to her. Tham Tri Vi also looked at me with unbelievable eyes. I looked at my father and gave him a gentle smile.
"It's better to punish her by kneeling in the hall for seven days and seven nights, writing Nu Gioi a hundred times, to serve as a warning to future people."
“As for the marriage that you and Concubine Lieu have planned with the Marquis of Vinh An Palace.”
I deliberately stopped for a moment. In the street, everything was quiet, no one dared to breathe loudly. I saw my father's eyes tighten for a moment. I slowly opened my mouth, each word clear.
“This matter…cancel forever.”
“If today's incident spreads out, what will be trampled underfoot... will not be just her.”
“It's about the reputation of the entire Thai Vice Palace.”
We emphasize the word "face". His father's face was sometimes blue, sometimes white. You understood what I meant. Tham Tri Vi was originally just a backup pawn that his father had tacitly approved of. As long as something happens to me, she can immediately replace me, rightfully marry the Marquis of Vinh An's palace, and become Lam Mac's concubine. But now, the situation has completely reversed. She personally plotted to harm people, but was exposed right in front of the court, her reputation was soon destroyed. With an identity like that, what can we say about entering the world of fame? Even though he reluctantly married her off as a concubine, it only made the Marquis of Vinh An lose face and became the laughingstock of the entire capital. I am cutting off her escape route. It's also forcing his father to take a step. If you do not agree, you will personally destroy the reputation of the Viceroy. After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said a word. After hearing this, Tham Tri Vi's eyes widened and she immediately fainted. I know, her life is over. A carefully planned plot that ultimately ended with the mastermind being defeated and injured. But I didn't lose anything. The clear wind blew from the street, making the candlelight sway. I looked at my father's tired but gloomy profile. We know, this is just the beginning. No matter how angry you are today, how much more will you be wary of me later. The pitiful relationship between father and son was completely burned in this battle. The rest is only calculation and wits. The storm in the temple hall, like thunder, swept through the entire Thai Vice Palace. Concubine Liu was taken to the family temple outside the city that night. Tham Tri Vi was imprisoned in his small courtyard, banned from copying books, and almost became a disabled person. The servants in the palace all became mute overnight quiet. His eyes looked at me, from respect to fear. They all understand that in this palace, the weather has changed. The next day, September 7th. It was originally my big wedding day. Red silk ribbons and lanterns hanging throughout the palace, in this cold atmosphere, became extremely ironic. We sleep until the sun rises and then wake up. Xuan Dao helped me wash my face and comb my hair, then cautiously opened my mouth to ask.
“Miss, that set of clothes…”
I leisurely said two words. Xuan Dao was stunned for a moment, but did not ask anything more, bowed and walked out. I know what she is thinking. What to do about marriage? I canceled Tham Tri Vi's 'dream' marriage, but my own marriage... still exists. The engagement agreement between me and the Marquis of Vinh An Palace, Lam Mac, was decided by my mother when she was still alive, and was personally approved by His Majesty. It's not that if the father wants to destroy it, he can cancel it. The Marquis of Vinh An Palace proactively withdrew from the engagement. I sat in front of the dressing table, looking at myself in the mirror. After just one night, the innocence in my eyes completely disappeared, leaving only coldness and calm. In my previous life, because I wanted to marry Lam Mac, I worked hard to learn the etiquette of poetry and tried my best to become a perfect concubine. But in return... It was on Kim Loan Palace, his disgusted yet relieved eyes. In this life, I will absolutely not marry him. I have to say... I will make him not dare to marry me. While thinking, there was a maid outside the door to report.
"Eldest lady, the Marquis of Vinh An Palace has arrived. He is currently waiting in the lobby. Master, please come over there."
The movement is still quite fast. It seemed that the noise in the palace last night was too loud and had reached his ears. I didn't feel surprised at all.