Chapter 6 — Going Thousand Years Later

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To be honest, even I couldn't believe it. I always don't want to admit it, but every little sign over the past time proves that there must be a secret connection between Ngu He and I. But at the same time, I also felt… I was finally liberated. I shrugged, trying to be gentle:

"See? I told you, I'm not a Fish Clown. Are you mentally dead now?"

Little Marquis still maintains a calm attitude. Even right now, right at the moment everyone was waiting for something miraculous to happen but nothing happened, he didn't show any emotions. He just gently frowned, seemingly thinking. Around, all the servants in the palace were completely silent. Only the round-faced girl suddenly picked up her skirt and ran quickly toward me.

"No way! Madam, peach peach is not mistaken! You must be ma'am!"

Her words were like a trigger, immediately causing the servants to whisper. • "That's right! I've been serving you for many years, whether it's true or not, I'll know it as soon as I see it!" • • "Absolutely it's the lady! If we all got it wrong, then wouldn't even the Marquis get it wrong too?" • • “Forget it, she'll just stay.” • • “But I see... the lady doesn't seem to want to stay, so... it's so heartbreaking.” • • "You're just a chef, why are you heartbroken? The person who should be heartbroken the most is the Marquis!" • Hearing that, I unconsciously glanced towards Little Marquis. He was still standing there, quietly looking at me, his eyes dark and unpredictable.

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The girl's face was round with tears in her eyes. Her appearance really made my heart soften. I hastily reassured her:

“Okay, okay, don't cry anymore. If you still don't believe it, then I'll try entering again.”

After saying that, I turned around and walked out the door. But as soon as I turned around— I was startled! All the servants in the palace simultaneously "teleported" to the main gate, crowded together to watch, their eyes shining, as if waiting for a miracle to happen. They were so excited that they could barely keep their faces glued to me! I coughed lightly, somewhat helplessly:

“Cough cough… can you guys… calm down a bit?”

From the crowd, I raised my head and looked towards Little Marquis. He was still standing there, not speaking, just silently watching me. That look made me feel like I was being pulled back by an invisible force. I gritted my teeth, bit my lip, and with determination in my heart, I once again lifted my foot to cross the high threshold of the Marquis Palace. … BAM! The moment I stepped in— An invisible tremor like a rolling wave swept through the space. The air suddenly twisted, like the surface of water being stirred. I felt my head spin, my ears ringing, and everything before my eyes suddenly became vague and strange.

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After that, I left Tang Chieu Hou Phu alone. Standing on the side of the busy road, I turned my head and looked towards the Marquis Palace. The illusion gradually disappears. In the empty sky, a flock of migratory birds flew in a line, silently passing by. Before leaving, I told Little Marquis:

"The truth has been proven, I am not your wife. In the future, please don't come looking for me again."

He didn't say anything, just looked at me. Then, I walked out that door and didn't look back. In the days that followed, life seemed to get back on track Normal. The story about the ancient tomb gradually lost its heat, and I returned to my usual worries. But... Without him, I feel a bit unfamiliar. And even though life seems calm, strange things still happen. For example— At the bakery, I stood in line to buy things. The man in front of me suddenly grabbed his stomach and ran straight to the bathroom, leaving behind the last piece of ice cream sundae for the day—coincidentally it was my turn. Or when crossing the street, I lose focus. At that moment, a car honked loudly and rushed towards me from the side. At that moment, a pair of hands grabbed my arm, pulling me around, firmly avoiding the collision. I looked around in panic. But there was no one. Not a single person in sight. That night, I returned home, exhausted and lying face down on the bed, with no strength left.

“Clack.”

Noises echoed from the living room. I opened my eyes and quickly ran to see. I just saw a corner of the curtain being blown high by the wind, knocking over the succulent pot on the window sill. Turns out it was just the wind blowing in. Not someone I expected to meet. Feeling lost and depressed. These past few days, I still haven't found a suitable job. That's it, no more searching for now. I packed my luggage and decided to go to an ancient town near the city to rest for a few days to relax my mind. The weather gradually warms up, and the ancient town is also crowded with tourists. Many young people wear Han clothes, posing under the communal house roof and next to flower branches to take photos. As for me, I had no specific purpose, just lazily sitting on the stone bridge admiring the scenery, letting my mind drift along with the water flowing below. Suddenly, a soft voice, deliberately lowered, entered my ears—

"General Tuong Duc brother, this time we're wearing modern clothes, you probably won't recognize us anymore, right?"

“…”

The corner of my mouth couldn't help but twitch. I pretended not to know anything, calmly glanced around. Sure enough, I soon discovered the "fake tourist" standing not far away— It was the guard Tuong Duc and the round-faced girl Dao Dao! They dressed very modernly, jeans and t-shirts, completely blending in with the crowd. But the sloppy way is... Very poor! Before I could laugh, I heard Tuong Duc seriously remind me:

“Turn around, don't keep staring at the lady!”

“Oh, oh, I see!”

I tried not to laugh and turned around, not looking at them anymore. But I knew in my heart— Who sent them to spy on me? Thinking of that person, the corners of my lips unconsciously curled up.

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I just sat on the bridge admiring the scenery, letting them watch, no one bothering anyone. But... They still follow me like a shadow. It's like he's protecting me. Are they worried something will happen to me? This feeling... I don't know why it popped into my head. While I was absent-mindedly thinking, suddenly a very soft sound came.

“Clownfish… Clownfish…”

I suddenly stiffened. It seemed like someone was calling my name. I pricked up my ears to listen. A few seconds later, the sound came again—

“Fish Clown…Fish Clown…”

My face immediately turned white. Because that voice… is my voice! At the same time, an image suddenly flooded my memory. In the dream in the park a few days ago... On the shore of the lake at night in the royal palace, there was a woman Surrounded by countless palace people, he slowly walked forward. She called me... also by that name. Her voice is frighteningly similar to mine, but if you listen closely, you'll realize that her voice is less soft and more arrogant. So... that voice just now was most likely hers. I turned my head to look down at the bridge, where the sound came from. Below is not bare ground… but a quiet river. I was stunned for a moment, feeling something was wrong. The next moment— My whole body suddenly lost weight, falling straight into the water!

“BOOM!”

The ice-cold water cut like a knife through the whole body. I floundered in the water, struggling to get up. But— My legs were wrapped tightly by something! I panicked and looked down. The thing that was binding me… was not moss, not underwater vines… It was— Long strands of jet black hair, as thin as tentacles, were gently gliding across my face! I was suffocated with fear.