Chapter 18 — I Didn't Choose the Crown Prince, The One I Chose Made Everyone Stunned

I looked at her, my eyes suddenly turned red.

“Sister Tang…”

My voice choked.

“Lately I've been feeling uneasy.”

“I have a feeling... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not let me go so easily.”

A flash of pride flashed in Tan Uyen Nhu's eyes. But on her face was still the familiar gentleness and concern.

“Don't think too much.”

“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not the type of petty, vindictive person.”

“Maybe it was just temporary anger.”

“Is that so?”

I smiled bitterly.

“But I keep seeing...it seems like he's secretly planning something big.”

"I... a few days ago when I came to visit, I accidentally saw a letter in his study..."

When I say that, I stop. A look of panic mixed with regret appeared on his face, as if he had accidentally revealed a shocking secret. Tan Uyen Nhu's eyes immediately lit up. She asked.

“No, nothing.”

I quickly shook my head.

“You must have seen it wrong, sister, don't ask anymore.”

The more I hesitate, the more curious she becomes.

“Between me and you, what can't be said?”

“Please tell me, so I can help you consider.”

I was silent for a long time, as if I was struggling inside, then lowered my voice, as if I had made a great decision.

“It's three envelopes.”

"Three envelopes contain correspondence between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the general of Bac Cuong."

“The content inside… I don't dare read it.”

“But I always have the feeling… it's not a good thing.”

“I'm afraid… I'm afraid His Highness the Crown Prince will go down the wrong path.”

I spoke so chokingly, tears almost fell. Tan Uyen Nhu's breathing suddenly became rapid. She stared at me, her voice hoarse with excitement: "Where are those envelopes... now?"

"I... was so scared at that time, I secretly took it out."

I pulled out a brocade bag from my sleeve, just flashed it before her eyes, then immediately stuffed it back inside.

"I don't dare destroy it, nor do I dare hand it over."

“Can only be temporarily hidden on the body.”

“Sister Tang… you must, definitely don't say it out loud.”

She didn't listen to what I said at all. Her eyes were glued to the brocade bag. That look became greedy and hot, like a hungry wolf that had just discovered its prey. She understood very clearly what was inside. That was the weapon that could completely control Trieu Dich, forcing him to wholeheartedly obey her, and the thing that made her ask him to make her the Crown Prince. It is also the thing that can trample me into the depths of the mud, giving her ultimate power.

“I can rest assured.”

She held my hand, her voice was as gentle as ever.

“I absolutely won't tell anyone.”

“It's just that it's too dangerous for me to keep those envelopes on me.”

“Or leave it to me so I can take care of it for you.”

I hesitated, revealing my hesitation.

“Dang sister… sister…”

“Do you not believe me?” She impatiently interrupted. "I did it for your own good, for the good of His Highness the Crown Prince."

I looked at that hypocritical face and felt cold in my heart.

“Sister Tang…let me think more.”

“Tomorrow… tomorrow I will answer you.”

I gently withdrew my hand from hers and quickly left. She can't wait until tomorrow. Tonight, she will definitely take action. Returning to the hospital, I placed the brocade bag containing "evidence" haphazardly in the dressing table drawer. No lock. Even intentionally revealing a small corner. After that, I He sent all the servants away, still wearing his clothes and lying down on the bed, quietly waiting for the fish to take the bait. Just past the hour of the Rat, a shadow as dark as a ghost quietly sneaked into the room. The movements are gentle and skillful, obviously a master. He glanced around the room once, then went straight to the dressing table. The drawer is pulled out. The brocade bag was taken away. After that, the black shadow quietly retreated as if it had never appeared. From beginning to end, I didn't move at all. Only when everything was quiet did I slowly open my eyes in the darkness, the corners of my lips curling up in a cold smile. Tan Uyen Nhu. Envelope, you have it in your hand. Next, let's see how you will perform this play. I'm really looking forward to it. Looking forward to the day you single-handedly push the person in your heart into a dead end. Three days before the big wedding. In the banquet palace. On the surface, it was said to be to send us off, but in reality it was the final exploration and struggle between the factions. I know that tonight is the best opportunity for Tan Uyen Nhu to act. It is also the time when we collect the net. I put on the palace outfit specially prepared by Trieu Hanh. Magnificent but not ostentatious. Like a snow lotus blooming quietly in a winter night. Thanh Lanh.