Chapter 5 — Having been falsely accused by my fiance, I turned around and asked to marry the Crown Prince

“But now there are no decent girls willing to marry him.”

"Lady Tiet finally had to give in and quietly welcome the pregnant woman into the palace."

"I just don't know if I will eventually give her the title of wife or not."

I just smiled faintly, completely uninterested in Tiet Tu's affairs. It's just a pity that I want peace, but the people of Tiet's palace refuse to let me go. Concubine Tiet Quy summoned me to the palace, saying she wanted to personally apologize to me on behalf of Tiet Tu. Faced with a woman who had ruined her grandson's future, it was difficult for her to still have a gentle face and constantly praise me. At first, I just had to grit my teeth and socialize to get it over with. Halfway through the party, I finally tasted some of the meaning in what she said. It turns out that Tiet Quy Phi secretly hinted in her words that I could marry the Third Prince's Concubine Trac! I am truly made to laugh and cry by the greed and stupidity of the people of the Tiet family. The Third Prince's concubine? It seems that Tiet Quy Phi felt that after all, I had already broken off the engagement with her nephew. If you let me climb high and sit in the position of the Prince's concubine, it would be like slapping the Tiet family in the face. Couldn't be her nephew's wife. Then switch to being a concubine for her son. This way, we can both get support from the Luc family's military power and save face. Before leaving the palace, I happened to meet the Crown Prince in the Royal Garden. Although Nam Canh Xuyen is experienced, mature and calm, he is still young. When it comes to such a big story that's causing a stir throughout the capital, it's inevitable that there will be some curiosity. I looked at his face, wanting to ask and feeling embarrassed at the same time as not being able to speak. I was speechless, so I coldly changed to something else.

"Your Highness is so concerned that she is suddenly confused."

“It's just that there are some things, it's better for your highness to prepare early.”

Having finished speaking, I bowed and left, while Nam Canh Xuyen stood still in place for a long time. Even though Concubine Tiet Quy wanted to entice me, she didn't dare bring up the past so quickly. Don't say whether our Luc family agrees or not, Your Majesty absolutely cannot let her do whatever she wants. Although I am not ruined because of Tiet Tu's slander, my situation is not much better. I come from a famous family, have a distinguished family background, have a strong and upright character, and act decisively. In the capital, the families that both respect and accept our way of doing things can really be counted on the fingers of one hand. Mother and eldest sister-in-law had just relaxed their eyebrows a bit, but now because they were worried about my marriage, they continued to frown tightly. The weather in the capital changes unpredictably, and unexpected events always come, leaving people unable to react in time. Compared to those things, my story is really not worth mentioning. The Crown Prince, on behalf of His Majesty, went to inspect natural disaster relief work. On the way back to the capital, he encountered an assassin who assassinated him. His life or death is still unclear. His Majesty immediately sent all his confidants out, no matter what, he must bring his son back to the capital. Half a month later, the Crown Prince's group finally quietly returned to the capital. That very day, Hoang The Queen Mother left the palace to live permanently in the Crown Prince's palace, and all the best physicians of the Royal Hospital also gathered in the palace. But according to rumors spreading throughout the capital, the situation is extremely not optimistic. It is said that until now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never woken up. No one dares to confirm that a certain person can overcome this barrier. His Majesty was furious, and right at the court ordered a thorough investigation of the Crown Prince's assassination. Inside and outside the royal court, like birds afraid of bent branches, all over the capital, the wind blew the grass. All festivals, banquets, and marriages are canceled. It seems quiet on the outside, but underneath are rolling underground streams. A month has passed, and there is still no progress in the case of the Crown Prince's assassination. The Criminal Department and Dai Ly joined forces to investigate, but not even a real suspect was found.