Chapter 3 — Chi Thuong Citadel

Maybe because I saw that I was finally no longer attached to him. I agreed to let him and Duong Chi be together. Seeing me accept the wooden tiger. His expression softened a bit. "Don't be sad anymore. Your ranking in the exam is of no use to you. Don't compete with A Chi anymore." Only then did I understand. It turns out... he came because of this. … Before that, many rumors suddenly arose in the capital. Everyone said that the head of the Ninh An Marquis palace was just a stupid person, with rotten wood that couldn't be cut. On the contrary, although that young lady had been lost for many years, she was gentle and gentle, understood manners, and knew morality. The two of us... We should have switched identities. We were extremely panicked inside. I think my father and Ta Dien don't like me. It's because I'm too stupid. So I started studying hard. Every day I wake up before dawn to read books. However... In the final exam, in the moral assessment section, Ta Dien, as a student, gave all the points to Duong Chi. We should have been third. Just one point less than Duong Chi. Which fell to fourth place. In my heart, I am extremely unwilling. Ta Dien said again: "You are the daughter of the Marquis, and have a marriage contract with me. But A Chi is not like that. If she had a little more reputation, it would be easier for her to find a good relationship in the future." "Furthermore, if A Chi wasn't physically weak and was much worse at riding and archery than her, do you think you could beat her?" "Besides... her virtue was already better than yours." That day. I cried as I returned to the palace. But... what I want is my father's recognition. I want myself to be worthy of Ta Dien. We clearly need that reputation. Seeing me silent for a long time. Ta Dien was just about to give a few more words of advice. Then hear me say: "It's okay." "Anyway... for me, that ranking really doesn't matter anymore." "Why should I compare with her?" Ta Dien seemed to be speechless. He looked at me with eyes of disbelief. "Why isn't it important?" "A few days ago, she got up early and stayed up late, not daring to let her guard down for a moment, every day mentioning the matter of going to the palace to receive a reward before the royal court. Why now say it's not important? "It turns out... he knew it all. I just find it funny. Soon we will leave the capital. Thousands of miles away. Why should we pay attention to those rumors? I haven't had time to say it yet. Ta Dien's tightly furrowed eyebrows suddenly relaxed. "That's right, anyway we...""...still have a lot of time."Flowers scattered. A big wind suddenly blew. Sand and dust flew into our eyes, making it difficult to see clearly. I couldn't hear the second half of his sentence clearly. I was about to ask. But think again... That's it. It's not what we want to hear anyway. … Duong Chi received many rewards. When passing by the lotus pond. She called me back, "Anh So, are you really willing to give me the marriage?" I didn't understand why she suddenly asked like that. But thinking carefully... Ever since I learned about the change of marriage. It seems that Duong Chi has never expressed joy. "It cannot be called giving up." "The Duong family and the Quoc Cong palace have been a place of friendship for many generations. If Uncle Duong was still alive, this marriage would not have been my turn." Seeing Duong Chi silent. I turned my head to look at her. "I think so too." The corners of her lips curled up. But that smile sent chills down people's spines. "But..." "Just like that is still far from enough." I haven't had time to react yet. Duong Chi suddenly grabbed my hand and fell towards the lotus pond. "What are you doing?!" I am stronger than you. Standing is also very stable. She can't pull me. On the contrary... She fell into the lake with a "bang". Water splashed. Duong Chi doesn't know how to swim. Under water, he kept calling for help. Ta

alarm. About to call someone. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw a figure rushing towards me. It's Ta Dien. Everyone who heard the news that someone had fallen into the water was in a panic. When Ta Dien rescued Duong Chi, he went ashore. She was unconscious. When passing by me. His voice was cold to the bone. "I truly believed that you were no longer concerned with her." "I didn't expect..." "You wanted to corner her to death." My palm immediately turned cold. Return to the palace. Father slapped me again. "It's not you who pushed her." I said softly. But... Father seemed as if he hadn't heard. "I thought you would finally change your temper, stop fighting with A Chi, and truly give in to the marriage." "Who would have thought..." "You would be this cruel!" He was so angry that his face turned red. Right at that moment. I suddenly remembered. Previous life. I have never participated in this flower feast. Because I took the initiative to find the master. Tell him that Ta Dien's grading is unfair. The teacher sees that I have been studying diligently recently. After much consideration. Finally, return the third position that belongs to us. But... in the end I still couldn't go. My father thought I was up to no good. So I ordered someone to put almonds in my dinner. I have an allergic reaction, my whole body is covered in red rashes. Afraid of alarming the nobles. Final. That participation still falls into Duong Chi's hands. His father didn't care at all. "If A Chi's parents were still around, she would be the top noble lady in the capital, why would she still compete with you for third place and fourth place?" "If you want to blame me, then blame yourself for not being as talented as others." "If you were first, naturally no one would be able to rob you." Only today... I truly understand. "In everyone's heart, the guilt and debt for Duong Chi...""... need someone to act as a foundation." "Otherwise, I can truly understand." treat me so harshly..."