Chapter 8 — He Thought I Was Still Waiting For His Palanquin, But The Divine Order Has Come To My Palace

"Be patient, just be patient. Lately the wind has been blowing the grass, I'm afraid something is about to happen."

"How can a vixen like that still dream of entering the palace to become a princess? I'm waiting to see how the Tham family will lose face."

Not long after, Tham Trac Nien sent someone to spread the word. He said, if I still want to enter the Tham family, I must take my mother personally to the family residence to apologize. He will respect his childhood friend's love and say something for you. I just lightly advised the housekeeper that from now on, if anyone comes to the door of the Tham family, no matter who it is, they will all be chased out. Until the fifth of May. That day, the whole Tham palace was dressed in red, bright red clothes covering the yard, the incense burner was set up, just waiting for the edict to be read, commanding Du Tu Tam to enter the palace and be ordained. But when the sun turned west, there was still no sign of any eunuchs or palace servants. The uneasiness in Tham Trac Nien's heart grew bigger and bigger. Finally, he couldn't bear it anymore, grabbed Du Tu Tam's hand, and asked in a low voice

“I ask again, were you really rewarded by the Queen Mother?”

Du Tu Tam nodded, his voice affirming

"Of course. That day I saw an old woman trembling under an apricot tree in the cold weather, so I took out the breakfast cake from her body and gave it to her. Unexpectedly, I was caught by Mother Ho next to the Queen Mother. She said I was smart and clever, and had a kind-hearted appearance."

"Who would have thought that just a small action would get the Queen Mother's attention. The Queen praised me for being kind and honest, and she definitely wanted to reward me."

Hearing that, Tham Trac Nien's hanging heart gradually lowered. But a strange trace of frustration still lingered around without dissipating. It wasn't until the servant sent to find out the news rushed back, without even having time to breathe, he quickly reported...

"The people in the palace have already left. Don't go to the Tham residence."

"They went straight to the Lam family's mansion. They were greeted by the Lam family's young lady - Lam Nhiem."

"What? Is that her?"

Tham Trac Nien's body staggered, almost collapsing on the spot. The first thought that appeared in his mind was - if Lam Nhiem was truly awarded, then she would absolutely not be able to be his wife. He cannot lose her. Without hesitation, he lifted his feet and rushed out, as if he had to chase something that if he were just one step slower, he wouldn't be able to keep up.

“I have to go find Nhiem Nhiem!”

Du Tu Tam's face turned pale. In a panic, he suddenly thought of a plan and quickly pulled Tham Trac Nien's sleeve.

"I don't understand what crime I committed against Lam Nhiem. Even if she saved the Queen Mother, it wouldn't be enough to take away the grace that was meant for me."

"It's just that you hate me for taking you away. I admit defeat, just give you back to you, there's no need to force me so much."

Tham Trac Nien's eyes suddenly widened, his trembling voice could not hide his joy

"Lin Nhiem committed the crime of deceiving the royal family and stealing other people's credit because of a fight for love?"

"Good, very good. If I don't teach her a lesson today, I'm afraid she will think this world belongs to her."

Not caring about his family stopping him, he stubbornly rushed straight to the palace. When the guard swung his sword to block him, he immediately lifted up his clothes and knelt down in front of the palace gate, loudly calling out

"Lam Thi's daughter, a traitor, committed an act of blasphemy, impersonating someone else's merit to gain grace, an unforgivable crime. I seek your Majesty's permission."

A servant carefully leaned into his ear speak softly

"Today, His Majesty has just ordained a new favored concubine. While in love, I hope you will not displease me and bring great disaster to the Tham family."

"Tomorrow at the palace banquet, if you have anything to say then it won't be too late."

Tham Trac Nien's chest was heaving, his heart was full of hatred and anger, his whole body felt like it was being burned by fire. He hated the emperor even more. Concubine Phong doesn't do it early, doesn't do it late, but she deliberately chooses the day the Queen Mother expressed her intention to reward Lam Nhiem to show her favor. Isn't it intentional to make him more humiliated? But he thought, it's okay. Just need one day. Wait until tomorrow, when Lam Nhiem is turned away by the entire palace and becomes lonely, at that time the only person she can beg for is him. Whether it's being a concubine or a concubine. She also had to go into the water herself. Tham Trac Nien breathed a sigh of relief and even forgot to ask: what family did the new noble concubine come from?