Chapter 1 — At the Royal Banquet, I Apologize to My Husband

During the banquet at the royal palace, I proactively jumped into the bone-chilling lake to save the Third Prince who accidentally slipped and fell. The saint asked me what reward I wanted. I bowed down to pay respects, my forehead hitting the blue tile floor heavily. “I beseech Your Majesty to show mercy and grant me and Grand Deputy Ta Tu Khanh a separation!” The words just ended. Under the stage, Ta Tu Khanh's face suddenly changed. 1 In electricity, you can hear a pin drop. The Divine Majesty of the Holy One is difficult to fathom. “Miss Giang, do you really want to separate with your beloved Ta Thi?” “My concubine affirms that it is so.” — my voice is firm. Next to me, Ta Tu Khanh frowned and gently shouted at me: "Giang Minh Suong, don't be rude in front of the Saint!" I pretended not to hear, just continued: "Everyone in the world knows that my husband and Miss Tran Uyen Quan have a deep relationship, I can't bear to separate them, I would like to take the initiative to ask for a separation!" Ta Tu Khanh's face suddenly became extremely unsightly. Throughout the main hall, many noble women were shocked by my audacity. But I didn't seem to hear the whispers around me, I still straightened my back and knelt. Hands clasped at sides. Nails penetrate deep into skin. I don't feel pain at all. Until I heard the voice of someone from above say the four words "I am pleased to welcome you". I gently let out a long breath. 2 I come from a loving background. Ten years ago, Ta Tu Khanh was kidnapped by villains. My father risked his life to save him. Before dying, my father asked Ta Tu Khanh to take care of me with the grace of saving my life. Ta Tu Khanh responded and promised to marry me. After marrying into the Ta palace, I learned that he already had someone else in his heart. That person is a talented female capital - Tran Uyen Quan. The two were childhood friends, both talented and handsome. Everyone thinks that I am not worthy of Ta Tu Khanh. Entering Ta Palace for ten years, I have my heart and soul for you. But Ta Tu Khanh has always been cold towards me. The servants also despised my family background, respectful on the surface but contemptuous in their hearts. Even the two children I risked my life to give birth to hated me. My son's eyes were red and he pushed me away. “I don't need a mother like you!” The daughter also cried loudly and shouted: "If it weren't for you, our mother would have been Aunt Tran!" This dynasty has an open atmosphere. Tran Uyen Quan was completely infatuated with Ta Tu Khanh, refused to marry anyone, and just let himself become a prostitute. She has a perfect appearance. Ta Tu Khanh invited him to the palace to teach the two children. I don't agree. Ta Tu Khanh immediately asked in a cold voice: "You don't agree? You haven't studied well, can you teach the children?" I was about to argue: "You can invite someone else..." But I choked up halfway through my words. Ta Tu Khanh's eyes were full of disappointment, and she scolded in a serious voice: "You clearly know how you became my wife! Miss Tran and I are pure, you come from a lowly background, are full of vulgarity, and are still petty and jealous, how do you deserve to be the head of the Ta family?" I was helpless to give in. But when I saw Ta Tu Khanh's face that was always cold to me, he smiled gently at Tran Uyen Quan. Both children often thoughtfully asked about her. It was then that we suddenly realized we were outsiders. I used to cry and argue. But All mistakes are blamed on me. Until my birthday, no one came. They all came to visit Tran Uyen Quan because she twisted her leg. I sit alone at the table. Look at the tray in front of you gradually getting cold. My heart also gradually becomes cold. I suddenly felt tired. That's it. Wanted to make a house. I am perfect for you. 3 Leaving the palace, Ta Tu Khanh immediately pulled my hand back. “Giang Minh Suong, it's just that no one celebrates your birthday, why do you have to go to this extent?” "Uyen Quan is the husband of Hien Nhi and Linh Nhi. She is injured, of course we have to visit." "For you to come before the Saint and ask for a divorce just because of this little matter, isn't that making the world laugh?" I looked at the man I once loved deeply. A dull pain welled up in my heart. When we first met, his father lost his life to save him. Disorder in the house. He worked hard to take care of everything, conscientiously. We develop feelings. When I first married him, I dreamed of husband and wife getting along, lifting the handkerchief and fixing the bag. Every day she works hard for the Ta family, gives birth to children, and takes care of her paralyzed mother-in-law. But he is still cold towards me. I thought he was that kind of person. Until we learned of Tran Uyen Quan's existence. He will personally carve a jade brooch to celebrate her birthday. Knowing that she was injured, she immediately left me - when I was in labor - to be with her. He clearly remembered that she liked to eat sweet chestnut cakes and wear blue clothes. Since Tran Uyen Quan came to the palace to educate the two children, Ta Tu Khanh was worried that her health was weak so he asked me to move out of the main courtyard to make room for her. Because of that, I quarreled with Ta Tu Khanh. His face was full of frustration, he opened his mouth and reprimanded: "If it weren't for you, the position of Grandmother should have belonged to her!" I felt like I was nailed to the spot by these words. A feeling of self-pity welled up in my heart. But how do we know he has a relationship with Tran Uyen Quan? If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have insisted on getting married. At this moment, I could see that frustration clearly showing on his face. He asked me why I had to risk a divorce. I laughed bitterly: "Didn't you say that this position originally belonged to her? Now that I take the initiative to cede it, are you unhappy?" "With just one sentence 'living or dying, I can't be a concubine' from Tran Uyen Quan, he has been entangled with her for many years, just waiting for the divine edict to come down so that he and her can have their wish fulfilled. Now I have fulfilled it for the two of us, why are you still pretending!" Ta Tu Khanh's face was dark. I didn't pay attention to him and quickly got into the carriage. "Go back to the palace, don't wait for him." I told the old butler who drove the carriage - Mr. Dao.