Chapter 8 — I Am Your Royal Highness, Not Your Puppet

Trinh Quoc Cong nodded, his eyes filled with appreciation.

“What happened this time was extremely brutal.”

"The mastermind behind it is the Third Prince and his maternal family is the Ly family."

“They have been eyeing the position of Crown Prince for a long time.”

“Your father is the most steadfast supporter of the Crown Prince.”

“Of course it became a thorn in their side.”

The third prince is the son of Concubine Hien. The forces in the court are intertwined and his roots are extremely deep. His maternal ancestor was a Grand Master of the Ly family, and his disciples were spread all over the world. Of course it is them.

“What about those generals who gave confirmation?”

“All are chaplains who have been dismissed for a long time.”

“They were already dissatisfied with your father from before.”

“After that, the Ly family was bribed so they came forward to testify.”

Trinh Quoc Cong stroked his silver beard and slowly said:

“I have already sent someone to control them.”

“But the point is not with them.”

“The key lies in His Majesty's attitude.”

“The key lies in His Majesty's attitude.” I answered him.

“Not wrong.”

Trinh Quoc Cong's expression became more serious.

“His Majesty is in his prime.”

“The thing people are most afraid of is the four words 'cong is superior'."

“Your father holds thirty thousand troops, just like a sword hanging above the Emperor's head.”

“If you believe my father, that sword is a divine weapon that protects the country.”

“If you don't believe, that sword will become a life-saving talisman.”

"This harp is the knife that the Ly family brought before the Emperor."

“They are forcing people to choose.”

I'm silent. The king's mind magic is immeasurably deep. Even though my father was loyal and devoted. It is not certain that the Emperor will not be suspicious.

“National Duke.”

“What should I do?”

Trinh Quoc Cong said only one word.

"That's right."

He looked at me. His eyes were as deep as the sea.

"Waiting for the Emperor to figure it out himself."

“Waiting for your father's reaction.”

“The military heart of the three hundred thousand Northern Realm army is the toughest card in your father's hand.”

“As long as the military mind is not chaotic.”

“No one can touch him.”

“Before that happened.”

“What you have to do is stabilize the situation in the capital.”

“Don't mess up the fight yourself.”

“Don't go begging anyone.”

“Especially…”

He stopped for a moment.

“Don't go begging to the King of Flames.”

My heart suddenly trembled. I raised my head to look at him. Trinh Quoc Cong sighed softly.

"The story of your husband and children's discord has spread everywhere."

“This time the Ly family dared to act because of looking at the benchmark.”

“If you go and ask the King of Flames now.”

“They will think even more that the Tham family has truly been cornered.”

“Not only is that unprofitable.”

“And it also makes your father's so-called 'crime' even more solid.”

“I understand.”

I stood up. Toward Trinh Quoc Cong, he respectfully bowed.

“Thank you so much for your guidance.”

Leave Trinh Quoc Cong's palace. My heart, which has always been tight, has finally completely stabilized. Father is in the North. Nature will have its own way of responding. We must stay in the capital to maintain the rear for the people. When returning to the Royal Palace. It was completely dark. Heavenly courtyard is quiet level is almost impossible to hear any sound. But Tieu Canh Diem is sitting in my yard. On the stone table are placed two sets of bowls and chopsticks and a few small plates of food. Seeing me return. He immediately stood up. The look is a bit unnatural.

“I told them to make some dishes you like to eat.”

“Can we... eat a little together?”

This is the first time since the cold war. He took the initiative to go into the water with me. If it's a normal day. Perhaps this will be a turning point. But at this time. I just find it funny.

“The king is satisfied.”

“But I have no appetite.”

I went around him. Prepare to go into the room.

“Thanh Ninh!”

He pulled my hand back. There was impatience in his voice.

“I know you are worried about your father-in-law.”

“Today I went to pray to the mother.”

“The Queen Mother has agreed with me.”

“He will say a few good words about father-in-law in front of the king.”

Queen Princess. He actually went to beg the Queen. My heart feels like it's being squeezed by something fierce.