Chapter 12 — As soon as I got married as a stepchild, the child hugged my leg and called me his wife

I saw with my own eyes that there were several ancient worms clinging to Pho Dinh Uyen's body. His body suddenly trembled violently. A painful expression appeared on his face.

"Speed!" he shouted loudly, "don't worry about me!"

How can we not take care of him! Because he saved us, he was seriously injured. Right now, I'm still being haunted by these scary ancient insects. I looked at those ancient worms, their bodies were pitch black, but their wings shone with a strange golden light. It looks no different from the fire bathing butterfly design on that card. They are indeed signs of "Thien Diep". It is also the real weapon of "Thien Diep"!

“Pho Dinh Uyen!” I shouted loudly.

We absolutely cannot let him die here. I hugged Pho Can and tried to rush towards Pho Dinh Uyen. At that moment, a sharp whistle that ripped through the night rang out again, so deafening that it sent shivers down one's spine. It's the same siren, but to our ears it's divided into two distinct rhythms, seemingly no longer similar to the original melody. The Gu worm butterflies immediately dispersed, soared into the air, and then disappeared without a trace. Pho Dinh Uyen has almost exhausted his strength. We haven't even had time to gasp for a steady breath. Then in the deep darkness in the distance, a series of rapid footsteps sounded, getting closer and closer.

"Madam! Grand Deputy!"

Is the family and guardian of the Vice Palace! They have finally arrived! But I don't feel relieved at all. Because I see behind that group of families and guards. There is also a familiar figure. It's Mrs. Fu! On her face, there was a strange smile. And behind her, there is also an old man (an old woman) whom I have never met before. The old man was wearing a gray robe and holding a stick wrapped in the shape of a snake in his hand. On her face, there were many wrinkles, but her eyes were as cold as a poisonous snake. Under the firelight, the smile on Mrs. Pho's face was like poisoned honey. That devilish smile, carrying a smug look, made my heart colder than the surrounding sea of fire. The old man stood next to her, eyes like a snake, staring at us. I have no doubt that those terrifying Gu insects are controlled by her.

“Mother.”

Pho Dinh Uyen's voice was hoarse. He tried to stand up straight, shielding me and Pho Can from behind. He was seriously injured, the smell of blood and the stench of ancient worms mixed together, making people nauseous.

“Dinh Uyen, you're injured.”

Old Lady Pho's tone was not at all sad, but on the contrary, it was like she was admiring a perfect work.

“Why don't you come over here quickly and let your grandmother see for you?”

As expected, she is an old player. Pho Dinh Uyen's whole body was tense, like a bow drawn to its full length.

“Why do people have to do that?” He gritted out each word, each word seemed to be forced out from between his teeth.

"Why?" Old lady Pho burst out laughing, her sharp laughter was deafening, "I did all of this for you, for our Fu family!"

She pointed straight at me, her eyes instantly turning resentful.

"It's this bastard! Since he stepped foot in the door, the house has never been peaceful!"

“He killed Xuan Dao, forced my two mothers to death, and now even set fire to the backyard, killing so many people!”

"Dinh Uyen, I've been fascinated by it! It's a comet, it's a poisonous woman!"

She turned black and white upside down, bringing out all the crimes poured on my head. The families and guards who had just come running, hearing that, their eyes looking at me changed. They saw bodies lying on the ground and saw flames burning into the sky. In their eyes, I am a 'witch who kills people and sets fires'. As for Mrs. Pho, she was the one who came to preside over justice and put down chaos and order. What a trick to pull firewood from the bottom of the pot. She accurately calculated the opportunity, led people to appear, and nailed me to the position of a sinner.

“Mother,” I said in a cold voice, “you came at just the right time.”

"There was such a big incident in the palace, you didn't ask about the safety of the Grand Deputy and Your Highness first, and instead quickly blamed me."

“I thought you expected something to happen to us.”

Old Lady Fu's face changed.

"Insolent! You're just a newlywed, and you dare to argue with me?"

“I don't dare.” I hugged Pho Can, not taking a step back, "I just want to ask one question, where did this old woman come from?"

"My Fu family is a famous scholar and a high-ranking court official. Since when did he start cultivating such a thing that uses ancient magic to harm people?"

As soon as my words ended, the surrounding guards immediately stirred. Ancient magic is inherently taboo in the Central Plains. Old Lady Pho's face turned pale: "Don't slander me! This is the guest I invited to take care of brother Can's body!"

“Nursing the body?” I laughed coldly, "is it using that type of butterfly that can eat human flesh and blood?"

As soon as my words ended, the faces of everyone present changed. Pho Dinh Uyen's eyes also turned cold: "Mother, do you really want to destroy the Pho family's hundred-year-old career for 'Thien Diep'?" As soon as the two words "Thien Diep" were uttered, Mrs. Pho's body suddenly shook violently. The old rascal stood next to her, his eyes like a poisonous snake, finally showing murderous intent.

“It seems like you know too much.”

She slowly raised the snake head staff in her hand and pointed it at us.