Chapter 7 — I Am A Time Traveler, But I Have No Original Owner

At this point, I learned that she actually knew Lam Du Dung's identity from the beginning, and even helped her escape the Emperor's crime, sparing her the death penalty. But in the end, Lam Du Dung still disappointed her. She looked at me, her eyes filled with motherly kindness, but her words were unusually rational.

"Tieu Du likes you."

"But he is not an ordinary person. He is the army of a country, carrying on his shoulders all the people of hundreds of families. Later he ascended the throne and became an emperor with the power of life and death."

"Have you ever seen Dai Thoai Journey to the West? The royal position to Tieu Du is her golden necklace. Once he ascends the throne, he only has one identity left, that of Emperor. He will have many unexpected things. Perhaps he has feelings for you, but his feelings will not only be for you."

“A monarch who only knows how to indulge in love is not a worthy monarch.”

She analyzed every word and every sentence about the disadvantages if Tieu Du and I were together. I was stunned. Okay, I admit, I kind of like Tieu Du, that little stutterer.

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But the Queen's words always echo in my ears. That's why every time Tieu Du came to see me, I always used the excuse of being sick and didn't see him. Not long after, the Emperor suddenly died. The succession of the new emperor was originally a matter of course. On the day of the coronation ceremony, I pretended to be a little eunuch and hid in the corner, wanting to see Tieu Du one last time. The figure wearing a bright yellow dragon robe step by step walked up to the highest place, raised his hands, everyone knelt down, chanting long live. My eyes almost popped out. Because of the person who ascended the throne. Not Crown Prince Tieu Du. It's the Queen. There are only three words left in my mind: Great Mistress!

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When I left the palace, I still couldn't recover from the scene I had just seen.

“Duong Duong!”

Suddenly someone called me from behind. I turned my head. It's Tieu Du.

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The person running towards me, eyebrows and eyes curved, is joy radiating from the bottom of his heart. I asked the doubts in my heart:

"Why isn't he the one who ascends the throne?"

“Is it because of me?”

Tieu Du shook his head and slowly said:

“Not because of you, but because I like you.”

“This is my own choice, not related to Duong Duong.”

I looked at you in bewilderment.

"So what if you regret it later? Regret giving up the Emperor's throne and choosing an ignorant woman like me?"

Tieu Du used both hands to lift my face and said each word seriously:

“Duong Duong, do you know who is behind this peaceful country?”

"She's my mother. That's why she killed my father who only knew how to refine pills for longevity, and ascended the throne as Emperor."

“There is no love in her eyes, and she has never fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother to me.”

“But in her eyes there are people, people and people.”

"As for the world, in my eyes there is only you. I will not become a worthy king. I only want to be your husband, Duong Duong."

“A woman can give up her feelings to become Emperor, so why can't a man give up his power to choose the person he loves?”

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Listen to what Tieu Du said. I seem to understand why the Queen, no, now it should be called Her Majesty, said those words to me. Perhaps not only to advise me, but also to force Tieu Du to make a choice. But even so, she is still the eldest lady in my heart. I hugged Tieu Du, I was so happy that I cried, but the words that came out were:

“Little stutterer, you're so nice.”

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Before the big wedding day, Lam Du Dung was executed. Before the moment of execution, she still looked crazy, muttering:

"I am the daughter of destiny... It shouldn't be like that... It's not like that..."

I leaned close to her and said:

"Let me tell you a secret. Actually, before I transferred, I was a middle school student."

Lam Du Dung suddenly raised his head and widened his eyes. Then she said fiercely:

"Don't be complacent! Sooner or later, the day will come when they discover your true face. At that time, I'll keep an eye out to see what happens to you!"

I scratched my head:

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Although I am a time traveler, as soon as I travel, I am already in my mother's womb. So there is no original owner, there is only me."

"But did you know? Actually, the Queen is just like us, we all come from the same era."

"But we are all unworthy compared to her. I have neither learned nor a profession. As for you, your mouth is full of ambition, but in your heart, you only think about taking shortcuts and rushing into men. While she single-handedly supports social order, using what she has learned to improve the livelihoods of people for many years."

“So, in this world there is absolutely no such thing as a daughter of destiny.”

She was stunned for a moment, but still unwillingly shouted:

“No! It's not like that!”

But very quickly, she stopped breathing.

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The day Tieu Du and I got married, His Majesty specially ordered someone to bring me the phoenix coffin that she used to wear, as an extra decoration for me. The old father next to him was in tears, using a small handkerchief to wipe his tears. The three older brothers stared at Tieu Du with murderous intent, looking as if someone had taken me away. Just as he was about to board the palanquin, a limp figure rushed out. It's Tu Canh. He had lost a lot of weight, his legs were crippled, and he completely lost his old gentlemanly demeanor. I heard that he broke up the kiss again, making the girl lose face on the spot. That girl had thin skin and when she got home she immediately wanted to die. That family member couldn't stand it anymore, so he called someone to beat him up and break his legs. His father was completely disappointed in him, locked him in the palace, and began raising his son. His eyes turned red, desperately trying to get close to me in my robe, but was held tightly by my second brother.

"Duong Duong! Don't marry him! I was wrong! I shouldn't be blind and foolish, trusting the wrong person! Can you give me another chance? Let's... start from the beginning. Forgive me, Duong Duong... okay?"

"I regret it, Duong Duong..."

Third brother unceremoniously scolded:

“Dang Duong, my family is getting married, what misfortune are you crying for here?”

Big brother frowned and advised:

“Old man, throw him a little further away.”

In the end, Tu Canh was thrown by his second brother, I don't know. After that, we never saw him again. … And Tieu Du smiled and put his hand in front of me. I hold your hand. Continue with your life. End of story.