Chapter 7 — Heaven's Destiny is Difficult to Disobey

17That is the beautiful woman of Giang Nam. I asked her why she wandered here? Didn't I already send someone to take her back to Giang Nam? She covered her sleeves, shed tears, and said that she was originally just a pure prostitute, selling her art, not her body. But after that, her reputation spread far and wide, and some officials spent a lot of money to buy a night with her. They wanted to force her to become a prostitute. She went through countless difficulties to escape. I am angry in my heart, all men in the world are like that. When they see a woman with some talent, they want to drag her into the world and take her as their own. It's as if if those beauties are not seen by men, if they are not mourned by them, then that woman has lived a wasted life. Little do they know that flowers bloom to welcome the sunrise and hold themselves high in the wind! Why do other people need to see it? The beautiful woman spoke in a low voice. Since she was a child, she had been sold into brothels, witnessed many dirty things, and knew that if she fell into this desolate place, there would be no way out. So she ran away, but still wanted to return. "The slave family has a sister, originally the daughter of a criminal, who was sold by the slave to the brothel. I want to wait for enough money to ransom her." I nodded, took out the silver, told her that saving people was important, so quickly go ransom her sister. She was not polite, took the money and went to ransom people, before leaving, she promised that she would definitely pay me back. But after a long time, I still haven't heard any news from her. The sisters said that I was deceived. I sighed, smiled and said: "I'd rather be deceived." After that, because I was worried about her safety, I asked someone to inquire and found out that her sister was bewitched by a marquis, and both were locked in his mansion. I was worried and restless, planning to go report to the mandarin. But the sisters told me that the marquis's father was a duke, and that this private courtyard was a forbidden place given by the emperor. Without a decree, no one could enter. Holy edict? I know where to get the holy decree from now. I still decided to notify the officials first. But unexpectedly, the local officials were all afraid of this marquis. Before I even entered the gate, I was chased away. It seems that reporting to the mandarins is useless, they would never dare to report this matter to higher authorities. I hurried back to the tavern, gathered a little money, and planned to pay a bribe. 18But before I could even step out of the tavern, I was stopped by someone. Even though that person had a cold face, his whole body radiated a warm aura, as if he were familiar and penetrated deep into my heart. Tieu Tu stood under the shade of a tree, his eyes were unclear. Next to him at this time there is also Ta Song. My heart beats like a drum. Not daring to look that way anymore, I pretended like I didn't see anything, turned around and tried to hide inside the house, but was stopped by the guards. Seeing me running away in panic, Tieu Tu remained as calm as ever, held Ta Song's hand and slowly walked to the table and sat down. He poured himself a cup of tea. "My wife and I went on a trip, but we didn't expect to meet an old friend." In my heart, I secretly sighed, it turned out he didn't come to look for me. I see him and Ta Song always holding each other's hands tightly, but my heart is both happy and sad. But in just a moment, I suppressed the sadness deep in my heart. "Why haven't we seen each other for so long, has Miss Trieu forgotten her old friend?" He said with an emotionless voice. I guess he was angry because I left without saying goodbye, so he quickly walked over to pour water and warmly welcomed me. Unexpectedly, he said that he wanted to stay in the restaurant tonight. I quickly said that this pub only welcomes women, and asked him to find another place to stay. He wasn't angry, he just let Ta Song stay here and then left. I didn't understand his intention, but I didn't have time to think too much so I quickly told him

told Ta Song about the beautiful girl from Giang Nam and asked her to convey the word to the Emperor. "Mac Mac, why don't you tell the Emperor yourself? Before, weren't you..." I was afraid she would misunderstand, so I quickly interrupted, explaining that I only respected the Emperor, and had no love feelings. Furthermore, perhaps he just sees me as a normal concubine. She sighed and said nothing more. 19I tossed and turned for a long time and couldn't sleep, so I went out to the yard and sat alone. A figure came from down the hallway, standing under the moonlight, I could clearly see his face. "Your Majesty?" Tieu Tu's face was cold, a smile appeared at the corner of his lips. "I didn't expect that today I would still hear you call me Your Majesty." I remained silent, not knowing what to say. "I wonder what your Majesty is here for so late at night?" He pondered for a moment before speaking: "I came to find my wife." I nodded, turned around and was about to go call. Ta Song came out. Unexpectedly, he quickly stepped forward, grabbed my wrist tightly, pulled me into a hug. "Trieu Mac, do you know how long I've been looking for you?" Miss? Is he still not used to calling himself "Your Majesty" when he becomes Emperor? "I would rather just be the Crown Prince, then you will always be by my side." The night wind blew past, pain mixed with bitterness invaded my heart, awakening all the memories that had been buried deep in my heart. I greedily breathed in his scent, and also greedily let him hug me for a while. But once this wind passes, we have to let go and wake up on our own. Who would have thought that this wind would come so quickly and go so quickly, just like those months and years at that time, just a few blinks of an eye but it seemed like many lifetimes had passed. I tried to suppress the pain in my chest, reached out to push him away, told him that Ta Song was a good lady, he should cherish her. Tieu Tu pretended not to hear, just asked me: "Trieu Mac, have you ever shown me any sincerity?" I remained silent and did not answer. Honestly? At that time, my heart was filled with only hatred, how could I distinguish what was sincere? I was about to open my mouth, but he quickly interrupted: "You don't need to answer me." He grabbed my hand, his voice low: "You left without saying goodbye, throwing me away like I was an old thing that you didn't need anymore. I was angry so I brought Ta Song here to anger you. Ta Song and I were never really husband and wife, can you come back to me?" "Tieu Tu, if it weren't for General Ta, do you think you could take the throne? Why?” This was the first time I called him by his name, making him momentarily stunned. He was silent for a moment and then said, when I devised a plan for him to go to the mountain to block Ta Song's way, he and she reached an agreement, taking advantage of marriage to unite the two sides, plotting to usurp the throne. Their marriage from beginning to end was just a partnership. And General Ta also knew that. "Mac Mac, I don't love her, she doesn't love me either." I was so surprised that I couldn't speak: "You... you..." No wonder he never came to Ta Song's room, and she wasn't angry at all. "Mac Mac, my position as Queen has always been reserved for you." "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to ascend the throne." My heart suddenly became confused. He ascended the throne thanks to my merits, that's not wrong. But I was originally the daughter of a prisoner, so what identity did I take to become Queen? I pulled my hand out of his hand and said: "Sorry, I've never loved you before." Tieu Tu took a few steps back, as if he couldn't believe his ears. "So what you did for me before..." "Your Majesty!" I called out, trying to suppress the feeling of guilt towards him. "Your Majesty clearly knows why I approached you, right?" "Mac Mac, no matter what your purpose is, there have been many moments,

I feel your sincerity." "Your Majesty, don't deceive yourself anymore." Tieu Tu didn't argue with me any more, just blankly looked into my eyes, as if searching for some remaining emotion. I tried to suppress the tears that flowed, but my trembling body unintentionally revealed my feelings. He smiled in a lost way: "Mac Mac, I'll just pretend I didn't hear those words, I'll wait for you to come back." After saying that, he placed one. The jade bracelet was placed in my hand, then I turned and left. I bowed my head and looked, it was the jade bracelet that my aunt gave me. The crack of the bracelet was cleverly covered with twin lotus branches, and my and his names were engraved on it. I grew up in the palace, so I understood how deep a king's love can be? Sometimes it's just as fragile as a piece of paper based on the king's feelings. Currently he still has feelings for me, but what happens in the future? In a palace full of beautiful women, is there anyone whose loyalty will not change?