Chapter 4 — Husband and Wife Share the Same Feud

I am the daughter of the Thang family. I live better and better in the Duke's palace, and the Thang family also benefits. Resentment or unwillingness are useless. There are such principles in the world. "The past is over, Van Khau. No matter what, we are still family." Third uncle seriously advised: "Even if it's just for your sake, don't make trouble anymore. Live well with the world." "We are relatives, we must support each other, that will benefit the family." Family? Has the Thang family ever reserved a position for me? I wanted to laugh coldly, but I could only swallow the feeling of disgust and calmly say: "Yes, third uncle is right." "Van Khau remembered." You are the cutting board, I am the fish and meat. Today we can only endure. But I don't believe that I will forever be a fish and let people kill me. 10I began to be more dedicated to managing the National Palace. I didn't tell Tong Ung about my third uncle coming to me. He had good intentions but couldn't do it, it couldn't be considered his fault. But Tong Ung was more alert than before, he guessed. "I have investigated all the properties in your third uncle's name, but could not find any trace of your mother." If he wants to hide someone, of course he will not hide it right next to him. "The Thang family has thirteen rooms, he can hide her anywhere." I said: "No rush, I can wait." Wait until Tong Ung's words have weight, wait until the Thang family is forced to wag their tails to beg for the National Duke's Palace. At that time, I can honestly ask for someone. "No matter what, I still have to thank you." I said. Tong Ung pursed his lips, somewhat guilty: "Tang Van Khau, I will help you." I believe. He is a gentleman, he can do what he says. Once he makes a promise, he will wholeheartedly carry it out. At the court, the powers of the old mandarins and grandmothers were intertwined. Tong Ung does not take sides, nor does he participate in partisan struggles, just focusing on doing his job well. He received a lot of praise from the Crown Prince, even the Duke began to listen to his opinion. Not long after, he entered Champa Palace and became the Crown Prince's confidant. From a newborn calf not afraid of tigers, he became a new noble in the court. Tong Ung walked that path for a year. The red mandarin uniform makes people feel awe, the faint pattern on the cuffs makes Tong Ung seem like he has completely transformed into a different person. His eyebrow lines also became sharp. I said: "Congratulations." A year is not long, but the road is very tiring. Now hope is right in front of your eyes, people's mood is also getting better. "Do you want to go see Miss Khuong?" It's time. He was respected by the Eastern palace, and had an official in his person, the Duke's wife could not continue to control him. "I can go with you, and when the time comes, I will help you explain." The marriage between me and you is only in name, and will eventually break up. I don't know how many hidden things Tong Ung told Khuong Hoa. But no matter how much he said, what I said was still more trustworthy. "Didn't you say that Miss Khuong still blames you? This time I will help you explain." I said. Tong Ung was a bit embarrassed: "Thank you very much." "No need to be polite." I help you, you help me, this is something that was agreed upon long ago. Tong Ung smiled. He is looking forward to this meeting, so am I. We have set a date to arrive at Uyen Thanh, and Tong Ung has also prepared gifts. But the unexpected always comes earlier than planned. Mom sent me a letter. She said that Khuong Hoa and the bookkeeper were about to get married. "Miss Khuong was sick, Mr. Qi took care of him day and night, and the relationship between the two became closer and closer." "Mr. Qi sent a matchmaker."

Go to the door and exchange cards with Miss Khuong. Soon the two of you will be married." 11 The letter was crumpled into a ball. My voice was dry: "Your Highness..." Tong Ung turned and left. He drank wine again. When I ran to him, he had already drunk two jars. But his spirit was still alert, his eyes were clear. Seeing me coming, he nodded. I sat down next to him. The cold silver moon was hidden in the sea of clouds. Tong Ung did not say a word, I did not know what he was thinking. Heaven. never been compassionate, so I never followed people's wishes. "You and Miss Khuong's love is as deep as the sea, she will choose you." I can only comfort like that, but even I feel that this statement is not trustworthy. As expected, Tong Ung burst into laughter after hearing it. "Tang Van Khau." He said: "You really don't know how to comfort others." "Khuong Hoa and I ended a year ago. Did she forget? From beginning to end, she never forgave me." That's right. From beginning to end, Khuong Hoa never said she would wait. Perhaps she really resented him. I once asked Tong Ung, if she couldn't marry Khuong Hoa first, why didn't she marry Khuong Hoa first? If she had only been a concubine, the Duke's wife might not have agreed. After listening, Tong Ung just smiled softly. He said Khuong Hoa was not that kind of person.