Chapter 6 — Husband and Wife Share the Same Feud

"I'm good at making tea, you also said my tea was very delicious. I used your mother's money to open a tea garden. Now in just one year, my tea garden has developed very well." "I am very satisfied, and have never regretted my choice." Khuong Hoa's voice carried liberation: "You and I are in the past. You should not continue to come to me."I did not expect there to be such hidden feelings inside. Obviously Tong Ung doesn't know either. Khuong Hoa finished speaking and left, leaving only me and Tong Ung standing in the hallway, not moving for a long time. The mountain wind carries cold air, blowing so much that one's whole body stiffens. I let out a breath and walked to Tong Ung's side. He bowed his head, I couldn't see his expression clearly. "Don't be sad." I said. Hearing that, Tong Ung burst out laughing softly, his voice was hoarse. He didn't act aggressively, but I suddenly felt very hurt. I understand that feeling of helplessness all too well. Obviously he risked his life and spent a lot, but in the end he still couldn't get what he wanted. God does not care about good cause and effect, he only likes to watch people struggle without getting results. I took a handkerchief and gave it to him: "If you want to cry, you can cover it with a handkerchief." No one will see. Tong Ung laughed again. He raised his head, looked at me with red eyes and said: "No need." "Tang Van Khau, I don't intend to cry." 13Tong Ung collapsed for a few days. He locked himself in the study room, not meeting anyone. The Duke's wife asked me what happened, I found an excuse to cover it up. I brought soup to Tong Ung again. Standing in the previous position, looking at the porch of the National Palace, I discovered that I don't know when there was another bird's nest there. Birds nesting under the eaves is a happy omen. But what's so funny about me and Tong Ung? I sighed and sat down. Tong Ung needs time, I can wait. We thought we would have to wait a few months this time, but luckily after only three days, Tong Ung opened the door. He called the little monk, pointed to each scroll of paintings and said: "Put them all in storage." The little monk went back and forth transporting them, and soon the study room was empty. Tong Ung walked to my side. "I'm going to work." He said. I repeated: "Going to work?" "Yes, I asked for three days off. Champa Palace probably has a lot of work accumulated, I have to quickly finish it." After saying that, without waiting for me to answer, he walked past me. I opened my mouth and called out: "Tong Ung." Tong Ung turned his head. His eyes were calm, his expression gentle: "What's wrong?" He asked. I suddenly didn't know what I should ask. Ask him if he's okay, ask him what he's thinking... He gave me the answer. "When you get off work today, can you buy me a piece of peach blossom cake?" I said: "It's the store you bought last time, I really like the taste there." Tong Ung was stunned, then nodded: "Okay." "I will remember." I said: "Thank you." Tong Ung laughed. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but finally swallowed it. "I'm going." He said. I looked at his back. He did not walk quickly, but each step was very steady and leisurely, completely different from before. Actually, the person who changed was not only Khuong Hoa.14I never asked Tong Ung what he planned to do in the future. He is still the same as before, going to work, handling the work, dedicated to it. It seems he still has a goal. But what is that goal? He is not a man who loves power, nor does he lack glory and wealth. If it weren't for Khuong Hoa, I couldn't think of a reason for him to try. At first I wanted to pretend to be confused, but in the end I still didn't feel secure and had to ask. Tong Ung replied: "Isn't she still there? I can't achieve what I want, but I can't let her lose everything." He said as if joking: "Tang Van Khau, don't tell me that you

I don't need to rely on you anymore." I raised my head to look at him and shook my head for a long time. "No, I still want to." I was just surprised that your reason was this. In fact, there were many things that I hid from you, I was not honest with you. An dishonest person does not deserve to receive trust. But Tong Ung has his own way of thinking. "If it's a happy thing, it's okay to ask a question, it's like having one more person to share the joy with." "But if it's a painful thing, I need it." Why do I need to ask more, if I don't have any reason to make her feel heartbroken again?" I couldn't say anything. I'm not good at accepting kindness like that. It's very strange, and makes people don't know what to do. When I was young, I was often bullied. Although the family temple was remote, there were always children who liked to cause trouble sneaking in. They discovered me like they discovered an interesting toy. A new hobby, when I was beaten I didn't fight back, when I was scolded I didn't argue back. Ai They could even step on one foot. They scolded me for being a bastard. At that time, I didn't understand what the word bastard meant. I studied with my mother every day, and I had never seen those two words in the book. She scolded me: "You don't earn virtue!" Don't listen, lady, you'll only dirty people's ears." Mom used the word "dirty".