Chapter 3 — Holy Order of Marriage for the Northern Marquis Town

Luc Thanh Hoan couldn't hold me in time and screamed in panic. Amid everyone's cries, the back of my head felt the cold air from the water. Suddenly, a strong hand grabbed my wrist. Heaven and earth turn upside down, we are held steady by the other person. My back hit a chest carrying the faint scent of locust. Above my head, a low voice rang out: "Hold on." I raised my head. The sunlight is blinding, in the inverted halo, we see a clear, angular face. High brow bones, sharp jawline as if carved by a knife. He wore a black round neck shirt, broad shoulders, straight back, and was taller than me by more than a head. It's Tran Bac Hau, Tieu Triet. He let go of my wrist and looked down at me. Eyes as deep as cold phlegm. He leaned over, blocking between me and the sister who had just pushed me. At this time, the Princess Truong and a group of noble ladies also came running. 6 The Princess smiled and reconciled: "Thank you, Tran Bac Hau, for taking action today. It seems that this water railing was built too low, we will have to ask the workers to rebuild it later." "The Marquis's sleeve is also wet, quickly go and change into another set of clothes." Tieu Triet replied softly. Before turning around, he looked at me deeply. His back was straight, his steps were not fast, but because his legs were long, he disappeared behind the flowers in just a few steps. I don't know if my heart is pounding because I almost fell into the water, or because of some other reason. In the water, no one dared to speak. The older sister sat on the ground, her face pale. Co Ngon stood next to her, his expression extremely complicated. Princess Truong spoke directly: "Okay, it's just a little misunderstanding. Let's be clear. Lady Tham, why don't you help the two girls down to rest?" Mother pushed her way out of the crowd, pulled her sister up with one hand, the other hand fiercely grabbed my arm, dragging me out. "When I return, I will settle the matter with you!" Leaving Princess Truong's palace, as soon as she got on the carriage, mother scolded me: "You comet! In front of so many noble people." exposing your sister's bad news, what are your intentions? What good will it do for your sister's reputation? I see you're clearly jealous of your sister! Knowing this, I wouldn't have brought you out to embarrass you!" She leaned on her chest and sobbed. I leaned against the side of the car, watching the scenery outside the window pass by. On his wrist, the warmth from Tieu Triet's palm still remained. Dry, hot. “Mom.” I spoke up. "Just now, sister wanted to push me into the water, did you see that?" The horse-drawn carriage passed through Chu Tuoc Avenue, turning into the alley where the Tham family palace was located. I know I won't have food to eat tonight. But one thing has become different from before. I bowed my head and looked at my wrist. There is a pale red ring there. He grabbed too hard. 7 Returning to the Tham family residence, my mother took my sister to her room to comfort her, then immediately rushed into my room. "Kneel down!" I don't kneel. Mother was stunned, perhaps she didn't expect me to dare to oppose her, so angry that my fingers trembled. "Do you want to rebel? Today in front of many noble people in the capital, you made up lies and defamed your sister, the face of the Tham family was all ruined by you!" "Your sister had a hard time getting the attention of Tu Tu Co. If you ruin this, let's see if I will peel your skin off!" "You have the attention of Tu Tu Co?" I was cold. Laughed out loud: "It turns out mom knew a long time ago, she just hid it from me with her sister and stood there watching me make fun of her." Mom choked on her words. Of course she knows. Are there any things that sister does that can be hidden from her? But she never took control, and even silently helped her sister add fuel to the fire. In my mother's eyes, my sister's happiness is the most important thing, as for me

only worthy of being a stepping stone. "I... what do I understand? My sister just wants to test the dignity of Co Tu Tu! I'm still young, how can I understand the extent of this matter..." "Mom." I look at her. "Do you really think your sister pushed you into the water just because you tripped?" Mom's eyes suddenly flashed. "That was an accident! Your sister slipped!" "Is it because you slipped your hand that pushed you out over the railing?" Mom raised her hand and slapped me. I don't avoid it. One side of my face was burning and painful. After finishing the beating, she herself was stunned, but soon became so angry that she was so embarrassed. "You cruel thing! You deliberately wanted to anger me to death, right? Where are you? Lock the second lady in the street! Without my words, no one can bring her food!" Bich Dao cried but was stopped outside the door. From the street it's cold and dark, but I'm used to it. I curled up on the cushion, my face was swollen, my stomach was so hungry that it made a loud noise. But I only think of one thing in my mind. The hand that grabbed my wrist was dry, warm, and strangely steady. Tran Bac Marquis Tieu Triet. It turns out that is the true appearance of a brave and courageous person. Compared to Co Ngon on the football field, he is countless times more handsome. I was locked up for another three days, and the door from the street was opened. "Miss! Hurry! You and everyone are in the lobby!" "What's going on?"