Chapter 1 — Hai Duong Nhat Tue Xuan

The year the Crown Prince and I got engaged, to show his sincerity, he personally went to Thoi palace three times, bowing down to propose. The first night I married into the Eastern Palace, he frankly told me: "Leng Gia, in this life I already have someone I love." "I knew that she had a gentle personality. Only when she became the Crown Princess did I feel secure in welcoming her into the Eastern Palace." "It's just that between you and me, besides the title of main wife, there will be nothing else." I have been an unfavored Queen my whole life. The Central Palace's emblem was praised by people, and history books also recorded that we were virtuous. Although unfortunately there is no hope of having children for the rest of my life. Ta Canh Quan still maintains my dignity. He intentionally lowered the rank of the concubines in the harem. Even Nghi Tan, the person he placed at the top of his heart, has never surpassed me even by half. Before his death, Ta Canh Quan hugged my shoulders and promised: "For life after life, you will forever be the only Queen chosen by me." This life can only be like that. When I opened my eyes again, I was back before he had the hat-wearing ceremony. I accepted the invitation to attend the flower reward party of the Marquis of Vinh An's palace. The prince of Vinh An palace was sick all year round and his body was weak. Waiting for me to send him off to the end of his journey, from now on, he will definitely live a very free and refreshing life. 1 On the third day of the fourth month, Vinh An palace was full of people. Today, the district lord has prepared extremely carefully. No matter how high or low the family is, or how many officials are in the family, as long as they are of similar age, they are all on the invitation list. Even so, the noble ladies were still not very interested. A few brave people took the invitation card and went into the backyard, but not long after, they angrily came back out, constantly complaining: "Your Highness is too much, letting a stray cat throw water on me." Before the words were finished, a crying lady ran out, saying that as soon as the Crown Prince met, he wanted to take her with him to death. Marquis Vinh An's marriage should not have been so difficult. The prince's weak body is only part of the problem. What causes people more headaches is his erratic temper and liking to tease others. Today, the people coming are all precious and treasured by the palaces. How can they stand that kind of joking? When I opened my eyes again, I was here. Looking at the district lord who was so busy taking care of everything but no one responded, the atmosphere cooled a lot. I stood up. "I have long heard of the reputation of the sea garden of the Marquis of Vinh An's palace, and heard that the flowers in Thien Vien are even more beautiful. I wonder if your lordship will be willing to let me try it once or not?" My sister stood next to me and heard clearly, immediately squeezing my hand. “Ah sister, are you crazy?” The surrounding people also turned their same surprised eyes towards me. In my previous life, my reputation in the capital was very good. Everyone in the capital knows that the Thoi family's daughter is cherished like a treasure, has a dignified demeanor, and is proficient in poetry. Before reaching the age of marriage, many relatives and relatives of the family came to ask for marriage. The father in turn refused, only saying: "Having this pearl is an honor for the Thoi family. I really want to keep her with me for a few more years." From the age of sixteen to the age of nineteen. Now I am no longer small. Rumors about us soon changed direction. Everyone said that the eldest lady of the Cui family was arrogant. Waiting so many years just to become the Crown Princess. I bowed again and bowed. “My Lady Cui Lenh Gia, I wonder if the district lord is willing to let me try it once or not?” The district lord clapped his hands continuously. “Very good, very good!” As if afraid that I would change my mind, she pulled me back, constantly giving me many instructions. Then he took out a brooch made of eternal flowers from his sleeve and solemnly placed it in my hand. "My younger brother has been spoiled by everyone in the family. If he angers you, you can come find me." "Don't think too much, lady. Just look at me and you'll know that my husband is also a short-lived person. If you marry here, I don't dare say anything else, but if he dies early in the future, your child will soon inherit the title. How happy that life must be."

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry and was stunned for a moment. I don't understand why I feel like I met my soulmate too late. In my previous life, when I married into the Eastern palace. I also have the same mood, never expected anything else. Ta Canh Quan and I have known each other since childhood. On weekdays, if we happen to meet each other, we just chat a few sentences about people's lives and ethics. At that time, there were rumors in the capital. It was predetermined that the daughter of the Thoi family would be the Crown Princess. Ta Canh Quan tacitly admitted, never denied it, but also comforted me: "Ling Gia is proficient in poetry and has more knowledge than others. I have always felt that letting her become the Crown Princess is truly a disadvantage." After marrying into the Eastern Palace, on the wedding night, Ta Canh Quan lifted up my wedding scarf. Under the swaying red candlelight, he stood before me. Then he said the words he thought should be said before officially becoming husband and wife: "When I was a child, a woman saved my life. In this life, I only recognize her." "Leng Gia, she has a gentle personality and understands manners. She is the only person suitable for the position of Crown Princess." "But between you and me, it can only be like that. Do you understand?"