Chapter 13 — Empress Dowager Marries the Regent Prince

Clearly he was talking to Bui Triet, to the entire civil and martial arts world. Your Queen, I accept Co Huyen Diep. I keep your music, Co Huyen Diep. As for you... You can only stand and watch. Not only must we not object, but we must also be grateful. I do all of this for you, also for Dai Chu. Bui Triet's face turned as red as pig liver. He was so angry that his whole body was shaking, he pointed at Co Huyen Diep, but for a long time he still couldn't utter a complete sentence.

"You...you..."

In the main hall, it was dead silent. All the courtiers bowed their heads, not even daring to breathe loudly. This is a confrontation between characters standing at the top of power. Mortals like them... Who dares to interfere? I knelt next to Co Huyen Diep, even though I was separated by a layer of red veil, I could still feel the eyes on the dragon leaning on me as if wanting to stab me knife by knife. But... I feel extremely satisfied. You finally have today. Do you think that if you hold the royal power in your hands, you can do whatever you want? Do you think that by abolishing me and raising Tham Lien to the throne, you can then kneel high without worrying? You are wrong. In this world... There is still something stronger than royal power. That is military power. The soldiers and horses in the hands of Co Huyen Diep, enough to overthrow your entire country. A long time later, Bui Triet was like a deflated balloon, bored and sat back down on the sofa. His voice was hoarse and tired.

"... Okay."

He gritted his teeth and forced out just one word.

"Uncle Hoang... is so kind."

"I'm... right."

The corners of Co Huyen Diep's lips curled slightly into a smile so pale it was almost unrecognizable. He pulled me up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

He grabbed my hand and turned to leave.

"Stop!"

Bui Triet suddenly called out to us. I stop walking. Bui Triet's voice came from behind.

"Where is your phoenix seal?"

My heart suddenly sank. The phoenix seal is a symbol of the Queen's power. The day I was thrown into the heavenly prison, the phoenix seal was taken back. Right now it must be in Tham Lien's hands. I don't turn back. Didn't speak up either. Co Huyen Diep answered for me.

"Your Majesty, today the Princess is getting married, it's not convenient to carry heavy things on her."

"Phoenix seal..."

"It's not too late to come pick it up another day."

"Impossible!"

Bui Triet's voice suddenly became high-pitched.

"Today..."

"I must see the phoenix seal!"

"Tham Lien!"

He turned to the woman standing next to him.

"Return the phoenix seal to the Queen!"

Tham Lien's body suddenly trembled violently. She looked at Bui Triet in disbelief.

"I told you to give it back to her!"

Bui Triet roared. Tears immediately welled up in Tham Lien's eyes. She was not willing. Also extremely sad. The thing that she had such a hard time stealing from me, before even keeping it warm... Had to give it back. She slowly took out a heavy white jade phoenix seal from her sleeve and held it up with both hands. A eunuch walked down the steps, received the phoenix seal from her hand, and respectfully offered it before me. I reached out my hand to receive the phoenix seal. I squeeze it in the palm of my hand. In my previous life, until I died, I could not touch it again. In this life, it returns to my hands. I tightly grasped the phoenix seal and turned around to look at Bui Triet on the dragon's chair. I do not give thanks. I just watched quietly him and Tham Lien. Looking at the two faces distorted by their anger, humiliation and unwillingness. Then, in front of all civil and military officials, I gave the phoenix seal to Co Huyen Diep's hand.

"King."

"From today onwards, this concubine and this phoenix seal will be entrusted to the Royal Family for safekeeping."

The whole dynasty was immediately shocked. Bui Triet's eyes instantly turned red. Hand over the phoenix seal to the Regent to keep? Is that any different from handing half the harem and half the country into his hands? This is blatant provocation! It's naked betrayal! Co Huyen Diep received the phoenix seal and gently raised it to estimate. He looked at me and smiled. That was the first time I saw him smile. Just like the ice and snow melt away, spring comes and flowers bloom.

"This king will protect her."

I became the most special person of Dai Chu. Carrying the two identities of Queen and Regent at the same time. I am not in the royal palace, nor in the Regent Palace. Co Huyen Diep bought me a mansion on the outskirts of the capital to recuperate. He said, leave the storms in the capital to him. As for me, I just need to rest assured to take care of my body and wait for the right opportunity. I know what he is waiting for. He was waiting for Bui Triet to make a mistake.