Chapter 14 — Empress Dowager Marries the Regent Prince

One mistake is enough for him to be able to replace his opponent with integrity. And I am the most important chess piece, forcing Bui Triet to make that mistake. The following days passed with unprecedented peace. My father and elder brother have gone into exile. Co Huyen Diep sent his confidants to secretly escort them along the way, ensuring they had enough to eat, wear, and preserve their lives. He also used all sorts of names to preserve the Tham family's inheritance. It seems we have nothing to worry about anymore. But my heart is getting heavier day by day. Because I realized I could no longer see through Co Huyen Diep. His good treatment for me has gone beyond the word "returning gratitude", and also far surpassed the relationship of "ally". He will personally choose the sedative for me. We will play chess and read books with you. Will quietly sit beside the bed every time I have a nightmare, until I sleep peacefully again. He has never exceeded the rules, but he has also never been distant. That feeling is very strange. Like a gentle net, little by little it envelops us. Makes me feel safe, but also... suffocating. I'm afraid that I just escaped from one cage and will fall into another. That day was Mid-Autumn Festival. In the palace, there was a banquet, Bui Triet issued an order, ordering me and Co Huyen Diep to definitely attend. I know this is a Hong Mon party. Co Huyen Diep also knows. But he still accepted.

"What should happen will happen."

"Some things have to end."

We ride together in a horse-drawn carriage. The dinner party was held at Ngu Hoa Vien. The moonlight is bright and the scent of cinnamon is faint. Hidden under that peaceful scene is a roaring murderous intent. Bui Triet sat in the chair position, Tham Lien sat next to him. She looked much more haggard, but the resentment in her eyes remained unchanged. As soon as she saw me, it was like she saw her sworn enemy. The drinking party begins. Singing and dancing jubilantly, making cups and cups of enemies. Bui Triet continuously raised his cup to invite Co Huyen Diep to drink. Co Huyen Diep did not refuse anyone who invited him, he drank every cup. I sat next to him, my heart hanging in my throat. In wine... Is it toxic or not? I quietly pulled his sleeve gently. He turned his head and smiled reassuringly at me. Signal me not to worry. The wine is three weeks old. Bui Triet suddenly dismissed all the singers and dancers. He stood up, took the cup of wine and walked out into the middle of the main hall.

"Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, it is also reunion day."

His eyes scanned everyone present, finally stopping on me and Co Huyen Diep.

"I have great news to tell you, my dears."

He paused for a moment, a strange smile appeared on his lips.

"Queen Tham is pregnant with a baby, now a month old."

"I'm about to become a father!"

My mind seemed to explode in an instant. Am I pregnant? How is that possible! Bui Triet and I have not had a room for nearly half a year! Instinctively, I turned to look at Co Huyen Diep. Co Huyen Diep's face did not show any surprise. He just looked at Bui Triet quietly, his eyes cold as ice. After a brief moment of surprise, all civil and military officials knelt down at the same time.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"God bless Dai Zhou! The commune has a successor!"

Bui Triet laughed proudly. He looked at Co Huyen Diep, his eyes full of provocation.

"Your Majesty."

"My queen has taken on my flesh and blood."

"Your happy Princess...shouldn't you also return it to me?"

Finally, he revealed his true intentions. He used a child that did not exist to force me, and also forced Co Huyen Diep. As long as the child in my belly is his, then I will forever only be Bui Triet's Queen. As for Co Huyen Diep, this Regent, will become the biggest joke in the world. A joke for raising a wife for his nephew. At that time, he will use the crime of "disturbing the harem" to deal with Co Huyen Diep, and everything will become righteous. What a poisonous plan. Everyone's eyes focused on Co Huyen Diep. Wait to see how he will deal with the biggest humiliation of this life. Co Huyen Diep slowly stood up. He did not look at Bui Triet. He just walked next to me, took off his outer robe and put it on me again. Then, right in front of everyone, he gently hugged me.