Chapter 9 — Heaven's Destiny is Difficult to Disobey

25Tieu Tu is satisfied with this result. But it seems he is increasingly dissatisfied with me. During a royal banquet, he was drunk and I helped him back to the palace. He pushed my hand away again and staggered forward. The long road was brightly lit under the royal lights, but his back was in darkness. The light shines on the ground, looking like bright spots of snow. I suddenly remembered that snowy night, when the jade bracelet broke on the ground, he picked me up from the cold snow. That image appeared in my heart, making me feel bitter. Is it possible that the love between us is like that broken jade bracelet, unable to heal into a complete circle? In fact, I have used all my heart to calculate with him, how come he doesn't know? It's just because he still remembers some of his previous love. I excitedly rushed forward and hugged him from behind. Tieu Tu's body trembled slightly, his voice filled with sadness: "Mac Mac, you and I, when did we come to this step?" He gently let go of my hand and quietly continued. I stood there, my heart filled with indescribable emotions. 26I originally planned to leave everything to the female officials after taking care of things, so that I could spend time mending the relationship between me and Tieu Tu. But war broke out on the border, the Northern Khuong region was constantly harassed, flags were spread across thousands of miles, and the whole court fell into panic. The key generals had to stay on defense, no one could leave their position to confront the Northern Khuong army. The court no longer had any martial generals who could go to war. Tieu Tu is worried and uneasy because of this. That day, I intentionally took him to the training ground. In the training ground, the ranks of female soldiers were majestic and majestic, just like ice flowers. When the female general gave the order, they began to practice. Female soldiers charged side by side, coordinated attacks, brandishing their spears to meet the enemy; Bows and arrows were drawn, arrows rained down. On the training ground, thousands of cold lights flashed. Tieu Tu couldn't help but applaud. When the rehearsal ended, the female general ordered her to come to the front yard to ask for instructions. Tieu Tu couldn't help but be stunned: "Ta Song?" Ta Song knelt on the ground and voluntarily asked to mobilize troops to Bac Khuong to quell the rebellion. Tieu Tu's eyes became gloomy, he turned to look at me, his voice contained something unpredictable: "You guys secretly recruited female soldiers, trained soldiers, really planning for things that haven't happened yet." I also knelt down in front of him: "I only care about society, I hope the Emperor will forgive me!" He smiled coldly, his mouth saying "What is the Queen's crime?" But he didn't help me stand up. "Having a wife like that, I feel so reassured!" After saying that, Tieu Tu waved his sleeves and left. Not long after, he ordered Ta Song to be appointed General, leading a team of female soldiers to Bac Khuong to quell the rebellion. The Ta family's army is brave and invincible, winning every battle big. When the Northern Khuong army heard the reputation of the Ta family's army, they were all frightened and scared, thinking that the female general Ta Song was coming, people's hearts were shattered, there were battles that had not yet been fought and had already been won. The battle was victorious, the country's position was stable. I took the opportunity to appeal to Tieu Tu and suggest a few plans to strengthen national defense and reorganize military equipment. Although Tieu Tu had problems with me, he accepted all the things that were beneficial to the court. 27 Since then, the court has been peaceful inside and out. But the relationship between me and Tieu Tu is underground. It has been several days since he returned to the palace. I know, now that the world has stabilized, perhaps he will account with me for his past actions of overstepping his authority. I want one last time, to reminisce with him about our past love. That day, I woke up early and started preparing hot porridge and a few snacks for Tieu Tu, like what I did every day when he was still crown prince. When everything is ready, I will send someone to invite you

him. But I waited and waited and waited, but still did not see Tieu Tu coming, but only saw a holy decree being brought. I smiled coldly and calmly knelt down on the ground. As a king, the most taboo thing is to let power be shared. Now, my power has permeated every corner of the court. Of course he will be suspicious. But I'm not afraid. I never intended to usurp the throne, but if he wants to take my life and block the path I open for women in the world, I still have another path to choose. But that path is what we do not want the most. I knelt down on the ground, waiting for someone to read the posthumous decree. But unexpectedly, that decree was actually Tieu Tu's abdication decree! I was surprised, my eyes widened and I stood there, not knowing what to do. At this time, Tieu Tu walked in from outside the door. He was still as leisurely as ever. He came forward and helped me stand up. I asked him why he did that. He smiled gently like a spring breeze: "Mac Mac, I have to admit, there are many things you do better than me." "I don't want to meet you on the path of soldiers and swords." "If you ascend to the throne and can make the people of the world live better, can make us return to the way we were before, then I am willing to abdicate." I don't know when, tears have blinded my eyes. I clearly understand that on this journey, without Tieu Tu's tolerance and support, I certainly would not be successful. "Your Majesty, I have never thought about..." "I know." Tieu Tu interrupted, placing the decree in my hand. "The queen and I are one body, whoever rules the world is the same. It's just that, the more women holding high positions, the easier it will be to do what you want to do." "Then let me be an example for the world." Hey, okay?” My whole body trembled. It turns out that he always knew what I wanted to do. "But if the Emperor is not a wise monarch, only worrying about the royal power and not paying attention to the people, many things will be difficult to accomplish." Tieu Tu sighed gently: "My mother-in-law and my mother-in-law, both because they are women, have to endure too much suffering." "I do not want the person I love, or any people who love me, to have to endure more pain." He suddenly laughed, as if he were proud of himself. mocked: "Since ancient times, people have often said that the first to move will become a subject. Perhaps that is not wrong, from now on, I vow to bow my head and confess to you." My heart was shaken, I cried without a sound, gently touched his face, tears filled my eyes and said: "Your Majesty is very righteous." 28 Not long after, I ascended the throne. Male and female officials were equally divided to control the world. Under my strong support, many outstanding female officials appeared in our court. Especially the female Guards everywhere, they suppressed bandits, quelled civil unrest, hunted bandits, promoted sea trade... They were brave and decisive, focused on people's lives, repeatedly promoted the construction of irrigation projects, donated to help farmers, and were deeply loved by people everywhere. Tieu Tu always silently supported me, acting as my military advisor behind my back. But to achieve equality between men and women, the road ahead is still very long. I don't dare to be negligent, I'm busy all day long, my robe doesn't leave my body. Tieu Tu understood that, but many times he blamed me for being cold towards him. Indeed, only when men put themselves in women's shoes can they understand. Tieu Tu brought me a bowl of hot porridge and advised me to quickly go and rest. I told him: "For hundreds of years, men have dominated, women's status in society has been deeply ingrained. If you want to fight for women's equality, how can you do it in just a hundred years? I'm afraid I won't be able to complete it in this lifetime." Tieu Tu stroked my hair and said gently: "The

"What we cannot accomplish, let our children complete." Before I could react, he picked me up and walked into the palace. The curtains fell, the two lovebirds entwined, and we finally listened to each other's sincere heartbeats. A year later, I gave birth to a daughter. Tieu Tu considered her a treasure. He was afraid that his other children would divide his love for his daughter, so he did not let me have more. When she was just a year old, she was just a baby. At the age of one year, he urged me to make you a royal daughter. I said that you were still young and could not yet see your virtue and ability. If you were not suitable to be king in the future, you would choose someone from another branch of the royal family. Tieu Tu rarely got angry with me, but this time he got angry and said that he would personally teach you the way to be king. Our child would definitely be the most outstanding person in the royal family. How could he be so incompetent and virtuous? He said that if another branch takes the throne, Our daughter is of the main line, and will definitely be killed. After calming down, he sighed again, saying that he finally understood why the first queen wanted her son to succeed her so much. He laughed and mocked himself: "Mac Mac, because of my children, I also have the heart of a cruel person." I looked at him gently: "My prince, pure and righteous, is the best person in the world." We looked at each other and smiled, he picked up the child and hugged me. From then on, diligently and diligently, illuminating one direction, not afraid of hardships, living together forever, Trieu Mac and Tieu Tu.