Chapter 10 — I Didn't Choose the Crown Prince, The One I Chose Made Everyone Stunned

That year, when General Vuong was convicted of treason, he was the first person to complain, thus offending the Queen and Crown Prince, and was forced to return home early. Although he stayed at home in leisure over the past years, his devoted disciples spread throughout the court and in the army still had very high prestige. The most important thing is that he holds in his hands a privilege, he can at any time be exempted from being summoned to the royal palace. That is an honor bestowed by the Thai Patriarch, which even the current Emperor cannot take away. Trieu Hanh's plan was very simple, let me carry this phoenix blood jade and "accidentally" appear in front of General Ly; With his eyesight, he would definitely recognize the jade, but with his personality, he couldn't stand by and watch.

“Will he believe me?”

I couldn't hide my hesitation.

"After all, I am the Seventh Princess about to marry you. In the eyes of outsiders, we and the Crown Prince are inherently on opposite sides. He will most likely think that this is a trap we have set."

“He will believe.”

Trieu Hanh's voice was extremely certain.

"Because he and I are the same, both waiting for an opportunity. An opportunity that can overturn General Vuong's sentence."

He looked at me, his eyes were so deep that he couldn't see the bottom.

“But you, that's the opportunity.”

I suddenly understood. General Li is not a pawn to be exploited. He is an ally. A potential ally, extremely powerful.

“So what should we do?”

"The day after tomorrow is a Dharma festival to pray for blessings at Ho Quoc Tu outside the city. General Ly believes in Buddha and comes whenever there is a big Dharma conference."

Trieu Hanh slowly said:

"At that time, I will arrange a 'chance meeting'. You just need to let him see the jade on your waist. Let him do the rest."

I nodded. He suddenly added:

“There's one more thing.”

From his sleeve, he took out a small porcelain vase and gave it to me.

“What is this?”

“Heart Protection Pill.”

He replied very naturally.

"The cold poison in your body has lasted for too long. Although this medicine cannot completely cure it, it can temporarily suppress it."

I stopped. In my past life, I died in the cold snow, resentment and coldness entered my mind. After rebirth, this body left behind the disease. I am often afraid of the cold, my heart aches every time, but because of my vengeance, I never pay attention to it. Unexpectedly, he looked out. Still quietly looking for medicine for me. My heart suddenly trembled a very slight beat.

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

I received the porcelain vase. Trieu Hanh's eyes were still as calm as the surface of water without ripples.

"Between you and me, there's no need to say thank you."

He paused for a moment, his voice low.

“Her life is more important than mine.”

“You must live.”

Trieu Hanh's voice was low, each word seemed to fall to the bottom of my heart.

“We must live to see them with our own eyes… go to hell.”

I nodded vigorously. We must live. Live until the day the great enemy is avenged. Two days later. Ho Quoc Tu was filled with incense and incense, with people coming and going bustling. The temple bell rang in the air, incense smoke mixed with the sound of chanting, making the whole mountain seem to be engulfed in a layer of sacred mist. I followed Trieu Hanh's arrangement and brought Van Chau to offer incense. That day I wore a long white moon dress, simple and clean. On the side, a dark red jade phoenix block stood out against the background of the pale clothes, so brilliant that it was difficult to see pay no attention. I didn't mean to look for General Ly. Just leisurely walking around the temple like a normal woman coming to pray for blessings. Offer incense. Extra money for incense and lamps. Every gesture is natural, without revealing any flaws. Finally, in the path behind the mountain, I saw him. General Ly, with white hair and beard, but with a strong spirit, was facing an old monk, leisurely enjoying tea. I pretended not to see and slowly walked past. Right at the moment the two sides brushed each other's shoulders, there was suddenly a "bang" sound from behind. The sound of the teacup falling on the stone floor was a clear but harsh sound that echoed throughout the room. I stopped walking and turned around. My eyes immediately met General Ly's eyes - they were filled with surprise, disbelief, as if I had just seen a ghost from the past. His gaze was fixed on the jade block at my waist. His lips trembled very slightly.

“This… block of jade…”

His voice was hoarse.

“Where… where did you get it from?”

I frowned slightly, pretending to be surprised.

“Does the old general know this jade?”

I replied softly:

“This is the grand wedding celebration that the Queen gave me a few days ago.”

I said very calmly.