Chapter 3 — I became the Crown Princess

"Bui Thu Ninh, do you know what's good or bad? You're just the daughter of a petty mandarin, not loved by your parents, even your reputation and purity have been lost. Who else is willing to marry you?" "If you don't marry me, do you want to grow old and die in the Bui family?" Trieu Dien finished those words angrily, suddenly facing my cold eyes, the anger in his heart immediately disappeared, this was just the beginning. regretful: "I'm serious. You... think carefully." He didn't dare look into my eyes, so he left in a panic.07 The next day was the palace banquet. As soon as I walked through the palace gate, I saw ladies and young ladies gathered in groups. They excitedly discussed. This palace banquet is both to congratulate the Third Prince for his success in defeating the traitors, and to bestow a marriage on him. "Your Highness just returned to Beijing a few days ago. The front leg has just reported the matter to His Majesty, the hind leg has already arrived at the Queen's palace, saying that he already has someone in his heart." "The Third Prince is the eldest son of the Central Palace, with impeccable talent. That lady really has great luck, in the future eight or nine percent will become the master of the harem." "I don't know, sir." Which family's daughter can be respected by His Highness?" There was a lady who knew some inside information: "I heard that she was an acquaintance in Qingzhou." "Qingzhou?" Everyone looked at each other, another character who had been surrounded by rumors in the capital recently seemed to have just returned from Qingzhou. They observed me wearing only an old dress, and tentatively asked the mother: "Does Lenh Ai know His Highness?" The mother shook her head: "My eldest daughter has had poor health since childhood, has been convalescing in the manor all year round, and has never had the opportunity to know His Highness the Prince." A lady frowned: "Madam Bui, you are not the only one in the world." At this moment, the mother remembered me, opened her mouth blankly, and instinctively lowered her voice. me: "Madam, you're joking. The little girl has a stupid personality, an ordinary appearance, there's nothing that makes her appear in front of others, how can she be liked by His Highness?" "Phew..." The elder sister used a handkerchief to cover her mouth, pretending to comfort her: "Mother has a straightforward personality, don't take it to heart." I heard the laughter around me, my heart did not waver, my thoughts gradually drifted away. Third Prince So Kieu, two years ago, learned that I was being chased to Thanh Chau, so he proactively asked for orders to destroy the traitors. He silently escorted me all the way, then used a knife to kill the driver who wanted to disrespect me. Fresh blood splashed on the person's face, making others scared. But I felt extremely secure, for the first time I was no longer afraid of the bright red color. "It's okay, Thu Ninh, don't be afraid." Thinking of this, I couldn't help but curl my lips and smile. At the banquet, there was a lady who wanted to choose a wife for her second son, so she asked about my marriage. Mother repeatedly waved her hand: "No, no. This little girl of mine is cruel, jealous, and cannot be the main wife. I promised to marry her to Crown Prince Trieu Hau as..." "Your Majesty is here!" The conversation in my ears suddenly stopped, and several noble princes sat on the high platform. Only the Third Prince, who received the most attention from everyone, looked towards the crowd, pointed at me, and said in a loud voice: "Father, that is the girl and son I love. The one who can give her the hand in marriage." As soon as the words came out, Trieu Dien lost consciousness, his hand holding the cup lost strength, and the wine spilled all over the table. The elder sister tightened her handkerchief even more and cried out: "Impossible!" "Bui Thu Ninh has been alone in the temple for two years, and has been humiliated by the coachman. Maybe even the evil species is there, how can she be a prince?" The main hall immediately quieted down. His father's face turned pale and he slapped his eldest sister fiercely. "You harsh! What nonsense are you talking about? Dare to slander my younger sister, have you gone crazy?" He almost crawled forward and rolled forward.

The table knelt down to apologize. "My eldest daughter has suffered from insanity since childhood, and has always been recuperating in the manor. Perhaps in an unfamiliar environment, she became sick again, spoke indiscriminately, insulting the face of heaven. I ask your Majesty's forgiveness!" So Kieu's wine cup directly hit him. "How is this king's royal daughter, it is not yet the turn of others to point fingers." twenty lashes, chased out of the palace!” The elder sister had already been beaten to the point of leaning over, falling into her mother's arms. Hearing that she still had to be beaten, her eyes immediately became red and she cried and refused to leave. "Your Highness calmed down, the young lady only became sick..." The corner of So Kieu's lips carried a cold smile: "Master Bui, refute right in front of the king, do you want to commit blasphemy?" The father choked and could only watch helplessly as the elder sister was dragged out. The screams of death outside the main hall grew louder and louder. The Queen sat high up, with a dignified appearance, as if she hadn't heard, calling me forward. "Mother, please let go." Mother was stunned, only then did she realize that she had tightened her grip on my wrist, leaving behind finger marks. But I never complained of pain. She watched me step onto the high platform, watched the Queen gently ask questions, watched my eyebrows relax, and smiled faintly.