Chapter 5 — I am not an emperor, I only pray for her peace

"Uyen Nhi, Wei Ly, why is he worthy of you? Before, you didn't even want to go with him, why is this happening now? Don't be angry with me anymore, I promise I won't be like that in the future..."

He tried his best to appear infatuated, saying self-blame words as if he were deeply regretful, but I still caught the flash of dissatisfaction on his face. People like him, inside and out, are fake - because of power, they can do anything. Obviously he doesn't like me, but he still pretends to be in love. 11. I ordered someone to close the door, and let him stand outside and bang on the door, constantly begging me for forgiveness, giving outsiders the feeling that I was angry with my lover. I turned my head and met Wei Ly's eyes. He looked at me, the corners of his lips curled up, his gaze half teasing, half mocking. I suddenly felt a little guilty and bowed my head to avoid him - after all, I didn't have a good impression of him before. But after going through a previous life full of suffering, I have come to understand the human heart and understand the true feelings he has for me. Therefore, in this life... I vow to spend the rest of my life with him.

“Don't listen to his nonsense... I never hated you.”

"My lord, in the end, which of your sentences is true and which is false... I'm afraid you yourself won't be able to tell clearly."

Just one light sentence from Wei Ly made my eyes turn red. That's right... I'm like this now, what's the point? It was clear that he didn't like him before, but now he hastily expressed his feelings. Who wouldn't think I was lying, even thinking I was a promiscuous woman who had a change of heart. Wei Ly pushed the door, turned and left. I stood and watched his back leave, a bitterness welling up in my heart that I couldn't contain. 12. To prove that what I said "I like Wei Ly" was true, I ran to his palace every day. The first few times he flatly refused and wouldn't let him in. Later, perhaps because the gossip spread everywhere, he reluctantly invited me in. I began to quietly follow him, wanting to influence him little by little, to make him understand that what I said was not just a temporary impulsiveness. He was thirsty, so I immediately gave him tea. He felt hot, I stood beside him waving a fan. Sometimes I personally brought the stew to him, he said he wouldn't drink it, but the next day when I came to take the bowl back, it was empty. Every time I smiled and asked why the soup was gone, he just calmly replied:

“It's gone.”

I know clearly, he didn't spill it - but drank it all. I also smiled lightly and replied:

“Next time, don't spill it again.”

He spoke arrogantly again:

“Next time it will still fall.”

I can feel it - his attitude towards me is gradually changing. Seeing me going back and forth with Wei Ly every day, Wei Hanh finally couldn't sit still. Every time he came to look for me, the servants stopped me outside the door, sometimes telling me I wasn't at home, sometimes claiming I was sick, and not receiving visitors. One day, the Queen issued a decree summoning me to the palace. As soon as I heard the news, I immediately knew - it was definitely because of Wei Hanh's matter. Wei Heng, I can ignore it. But the Queen cannot help but be cautious. We entered the palace on time. The Queen and I are not close at all. Even though she is Wei Hanh's mother, I have never had any intention of gaining favor - I just keep a polite distance between my niece and nephew. As soon as he entered the Vi Uong Palace, the strong scent filled his nose makes me nauseous — the same heavy fragrance that the Queen always uses. The Queen smiled brightly and called me:

"Uyen Nhi is here? Long time no see, I miss you so much. Have you been living well lately?"

When I heard those words, I only felt sarcasm - there was no intimacy between me and her. She and her son are the same - only knowing how to seek benefits. In the past, when she didn't know what her uncle's intentions were, she never took the initiative to send me into the palace once. In her previous life, she was the one who helped Wei Hanh do all sorts of evil things - supporting the tiger, not sparing any means. This time, if she hadn't been pushed to the edge, she certainly wouldn't have paid attention to me. In my heart I secretly rolled my eyes, but on the outside I still smiled gently:

"Uyen Nhi also misses you very much. Is your health okay these days?"

The Queen smiled and replied:

"My palace is still healthy, it's just miserable for Hanh Nhi. I haven't seen you in the past few days, I don't care about eating or drinking, and my whole body is skinny. I really have no choice but to invite you into the palace."

She paused for a moment, took a handkerchief and pretended to wipe the corners of her eyes, pretending to be sad, then continued:

"Hanh Nhi is indeed at fault, this palace has taught him strictly. Uyen Nhi, out of respect for this palace, please forgive him, okay?"

I pretended to be surprised, covered my mouth and said:

"What's wrong with second cousin? How can you let your body be so emaciated, it's really not right."

I watched the Queen's face gradually calm down, then frowned and continued:

“There is no conflict between my brother and I. Aren't you worrying a bit too much?”

"It's normal for cousins to have a little conflict. Let's meet once and resolve misunderstandings." – The Queen said while holding my hand, smiling warmly.

I skillfully withdrew my hand without showing any resistance. At that moment, Duoc Chau sent someone to convey the word: Phi Dung invited me to come and have a warm chat. Concubine Dung is Wei Ly's mother, and is the concubine most favored by her uncle. Even if the Queen wants to keep me, she cannot stop me from meeting Dung Phi's people.