Chapter 12 — Empress Dowager Marries the Regent Prince

He also said that he believed that the Tham family was pure and was willing to use the Regent's reputation for hundreds of years to protect the Tham family. In a moment, public opinion rose. The courtiers, who were unanimous in supporting the emperor in strictly punishing bandits, began to waver. After all, Regent King Co Huyen Diep's glorious achievements and extremely high prestige. His words were heavier than the emperor's edict. Bui Triet was immediately pushed into a dilemma. If he insisted on executing the Tham family, it would be tantamount to openly confronting the Regent King, cooling the hearts of the people. If he doesn't execute him, then the decree he issued before will become a piece of paper, losing all dignity. He fell into a dilemma. In the end, he chose to give in. The Holy Order of beheading was revoked. The entire Tham family's sentence was changed to being exiled three thousand miles away, never being allowed to return to the capital. That's not a good result. But it's definitely not a bad result. Lives were saved. And the marriage between me and Co Huyen Diep was also "approved" by him. I know, it was the most reluctant choice after he had considered all the pros and cons. He did not dare to offend the Tham family and Co Huyen Diep at the same time. So we can only temporarily take a step back, waiting for the opportunity to continue calculating. The wedding was scheduled for three days later. Although it was urgent, it was extremely solemn. Lanterns and flowers were hung throughout the Regent Palace, the atmosphere was filled with joy. I sat in front of the dressing table, letting the maids brush my hair and do my makeup. A set of crimson robes. The elaborate phoenix coffin. Exactly the same as when I married Bui Triet in my previous life. It's just that... The mood is completely different. Xuan Dao was also asked by Co Huyen Diep to return from the palace and return to my side. Looking at my reflection in the mirror, her eyes were red.

"Miss... do you really want to marry the Regent?"

"But... you don't love him."

I smiled slightly.

"Xuan Dao, those two words are so luxurious."

"Right now I just want power."

"Enough to protect my loved ones, enough to help me take revenge."

Xuan Dao seemed to understand but also didn't. She nodded slightly. The good hour has come. I was covered with a veil and was helped onto the palanquin. The sound of the suona trumpet resounds in the sky, the bustling sound of gongs and drums. The float departs from the Regent Palace and goes around the capital all the way around. As if wanting to announce to the whole world. I, Tham Vi, have returned. I don't go to heaven. Not dead either. I have become the wife of another master in this capital. Finally, the palanquin stopped in front of the palace gate. I was stunned. Shouldn't we return to the Royal Palace to worship? Why come to the palace? The palanquin curtain was lifted. Co Huyen Diep dressed in a happy outfit, stood outside the palanquin, reaching out to me. Behind him was the tall palace wall of the royal palace and the ranks of civil and military mandarins standing on both sides with complicated expressions on their faces.

"Get down."

"Pray the road."

I placed my hand in his palm. That hand is very steady. Also very warm. He held my hand, step by step walking up the pedestal. Passing by the courtiers who once bowed their heads to worship me, then left stones in the well when I fell. Finally, we stopped in front of the main door of Thai Hoa Palace. In the palace, on the long recliner, Bui Triet was sitting with a pale face. Next to him is Tham Lien, his face pale pale, face lost color. Co Huyen Diep held my hand and slowly knelt down in front of Bui Triet who was sitting on a long chair.

"God, Co Huyen Diep."

"Bring along Princess Tham."

"Seeing Your Majesty, Your Highness the Queen."

His voice rang out clearly, spreading throughout the main hall. Queen Princess? Everyone was stunned. Tham Lien's face instantly turned pale. Bui Triet suddenly stood up from his bed, his eyes staring at Co Huyen Diep.

"Uncle Huang, what do you mean?"

Co Huyen Diep raised her head and looked at him calmly.

"Your Majesty has forgotten?"

"The Holy Order abolishes the queen..."

"It was the person who took it back."

"Currently, the Tham family is still your Queen."

"Today, the person I want to marry..."

"It is the Empress of Great Zhou."

"This is for fun."

"Happy for Your Majesty, also happy for Dai Zhou."

"To prove that I, Co Huyen Diep, absolutely have no other feelings."

"At the same time, I also hope that Your Majesty..."

"Please treat... my family-in-law kindly."

Co Huyen Diep's words were like an invisible sword, piercing straight into Bui Triet's heart. Marrying the current Queen to bring joy to the emperor. What a myth! What an insult!