Chapter 18 — I Agree To Give Up The Marriage, But No One Knows I'm Smiling

She actually sees me as a "soulmate". The party was only halfway through when she pulled my hand and spoke mysteriously.

"Thu Dien, I'll take you to see something interesting."

She took me out of the bustling lobby, through several corridors, to a study room located in a rather deserted place.

"This is my father's study, normal people are not allowed to even come close."

She was full of pride and boastfulness. The study door was ajar. It seemed like someone was talking. Thanh Ngoc Lac was just about to push the door open. Then from inside, a low but majestic voice rang out.

"... How is the matter going?"

It's Thanh Quoc Cong. Another slightly high-pitched voice responded.

"Dear Duke, everything has been handled cleanly."

"It's just that the woman in the Marquis of Ho Quoc Palace is too big."

"Hmph, just a maid, nothing to worry about."

Thanh Quoc Cong snorted coldly.

"The most important thing right now is the 'Kinh Trap' plan."

"The Eastern Palace side must be closely monitored."

"The Crown Prince and Tieu Dien have been very close lately. We absolutely must not let them ruin our big events."

"Once the time is ripe..."

His voice suddenly lowered, carrying cold murderous intent.

"Then let father and son go down there to reunite."

Thanh Ngoc Lac and I both stiffened in place. Thanh Ngoc Lac was scared. The shocking news made my whole body cold again. Kinh Trap Plan. Let the Emperor and the Crown Prince reunite under the royal stream. This is no longer a treason. It's an attempt to kill the king! Thanh Ngoc Lac's face immediately turned pale. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand, not daring to make even a sound. No matter how arrogant. She also understood how heavy those words were. She pulled my hand, turned around and tried to run away. But at that moment. The study door made a "squeak" sound, then was pulled open from the inside. Thanh Quoc Cong's face, not angry but still full of majesty, appeared behind the door. His eyes were like two swords, stabbing straight at us.

"You two..."

"What are you standing here for?"

In that moment. I felt the blood in my body freeze. Thanh Quoc Cong's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, seemingly able to see through to the deepest secrets in people's hearts. Thanh Ngoc Lac was so scared that his whole body trembled and he couldn't say a word. At this moment, even I would panic. Then the two of us. No one can step out of this study room. I forced myself to calm down. Right before Thanh Quoc Cong's gaze swept over, I took a step faster and knelt down. My movements are too fast. To the point that even Thanh Ngoc Lac was dragged along by me and staggered.

"Father Van Thu Dien paid his respects to the Duke."

I bowed my head, my voice carrying just enough panic and insecurity.

"My father and the young lady just happened to pass by here. I heard that the Duke's family's study kept many rare copies in the world. I was extremely admiring, so I wanted to stand here and admire it."

"Who would have thought that he would disturb the Duke's family while discussing politics, and I hope the Duke's family will forgive me."

My explanation is so thorough that there is not a single loophole. Just explained why we came out present in this place. Just accepted all the responsibility on my side. Thanh Quoc Cong's eyes stopped on him for a moment. The strategist standing behind him also used his eyes to evaluate me. It seems frozen. Every breath. It's all as long as a century. Just when we thought we weren't going to be able to hold on anymore. Thanh Ngoc Lac finally regained some sanity. With a sobbing voice, she rushed to Thanh Quoc Cong's feet.

"Father! It has nothing to do with me! It's... it's her! It was she who insisted on bringing me here!"

She did not hesitate at all. Throw all the dirty water on me. In my heart, I laughed coldly. What a stupid person who was pampered since childhood. She did that. Not only can it be impossible to shake off the involvement. On the contrary, they still firmly accept the crime of eavesdropping on both sides. Thanh Quoc Cong's face immediately darkened.

"Ngoc Lac, shut up!"

The old man shouted softly. The old man looked towards me. His eyes became unfathomably deep.

"Miss Marquis."

"What a clever way to pass by."

He said every word. Every word is filled with doubt. I'm still kneeling on the ground. The body trembled slightly. Like a little rabbit that just got scared.

"Duke of the Minh Giam family, my father... my father is really just..."