Chapter 19 — I Didn't Choose the Crown Prince, The One I Chose Made Everyone Stunned

But definitely. When I arrived, the banquet had already begun. The Emperor and Empress sit on the throne. Crown Prince Trieu Dich and Third Prince Trieu Khai sat on both sides. As for Tan Uyen Nhu, sitting right next to Trieu Dich. Today her makeup is especially beautiful. Between her eyebrows, Tan Uyen Nhu's eyes could not hide her pride and excitement. Seeing me enter, she raised her cup towards me, the corners of her lips curled meaningfully. That look was like looking at a death row prisoner about to be sentenced. I just smiled in response and sat down leisurely. Trieu Hanh sat next to me. Today he also changed into royal royal clothes, losing his usual sickly look, adding the majestic aura of a true prince. He held my hand, his palm warm and steady.

“Don't be afraid.” He said softly. “Everything happened to me.”

I nodded, my heart suddenly feeling strangely calm. The banquet was bustling, with bustling singing and dancing, on the surface it was a peaceful and prosperous scene. After three weeks of drinking, Crown Prince Trieu Dich stood up. He raised his cup towards the Emperor, speaking loudly: "Father, my son recently happened to have a strange gift. I specially offered it to you, as a show of filial piety." Having said that, he clapped his hands. Two eunuchs carried a large tray covered with red cloth. Trieu Dich stepped forward and ripped off the cloth with his own hands. The entire main hall immediately rang out in alarm. On the tray is a tower of Van Tho Son carved from a whole block of Hoa Dien jade. Exquisitely carved, beautifully elaborate. The most precious thing is the jade's gentle, transparent and flawless quality - just by looking at it, you know its value. A satisfied smile appeared on the Emperor's face.

“Good, very good.”

“Yich, I have a heart.”

Trieu Dich smiled smugly. "I only wish for my father's happiness and long life to be peaceful and prosperous." After speaking, he deliberately glanced at me. That look seemed to say: Look, I am still the Crown Prince who is most favored by my father. Choosing a disabled person... is the biggest mistake of this life. I'm lazy to pay attention. Just bow your head and take a sip of tea from the cup. At that moment, Tan Uyen Nhu suddenly stood up. She walked out into the middle of the main hall, her dress gliding lightly on the cold tile floor, then bowed slightly to bow before the Emperor. Tan Uyen Nhu's voice is clear, soft, mixed with just enough sadness to make people feel touched.

“Goddess… is guilty.”

The whole hall immediately became silent, all eyes turned to her. The Emperor frowned.

“What is your crime?”

Tan Uyen Nhu raised her head, her eyes sparkling with tears. She glanced at Trieu Dich, who was stunned and had no time to react, then looked back at me - I was still smiling calmly. Then, she pulled out a stack of three envelopes from her sleeve, raising her arms above her head.

"The goddess... is guilty of covering up for the Crown Prince!"

As soon as those words ended, the whole palace erupted in horror. Trieu Dich's face instantly turned white as paper.

"Uyen Nhu! What... what are you talking about?"

He rushed forward to grab the stack of envelopes. But Tan Uyen Nhu skillfully leaned forward to avoid it.

“Your Highness, at this point, do you still want to be confused?”

She looked at him with painful eyes that seemed to tear her heart apart.

“For your great cause, for the Great Zhou country…”

"Uyen Nhu can't continue to help you hide it anymore!"

Those words rang out with a strong righteous spirit, as if she was the one who understood the great cause, for the sake of the country and the people, she would break all love. private. As for Trieu Dich, he was instantly pushed into the wrong path and was "advised" by her. I smiled coldly in my heart. A masterful move to retreat and advance. She wanted to blame all the crimes on Trieu Dich's head, while she borrowed the title of "great cause to destroy herself" in exchange for reputation, even to gain the Emperor's favor. Indeed, not a bad calculation. The Emperor's expression darkened to a terrifying level.

“Present the letter.”

Cong Ly stepped down to receive a stack of three envelopes and respectfully presented them to the court. The Emperor opened the first envelope, only glancing at it. His hands began to shake uncontrollably. He slammed the envelope down on the dragon bench, his chest heaving violently.

“Naughty son!”

The Emperor pointed straight at Trieu Dich, so angry that he couldn't speak. “You… you dare… dare to do this!” Trieu Dich collapsed to the ground. He was completely scared to the point of stupidity. He didn't know why that letter fell into Tan Uyen Nhu's hands.

"Your Majesty, you are unjust! Your Majesty is unjust!"

“But that letter was not written by me, someone harmed me!”

The Emperor smiled coldly.

“What do you mean… these letters are fake?”

"Yes! It's fake!"

Trieu Dich was like a dying man grasping the last straw. "It must be Tan Duyet! It must be her who forged the letter to harm me!"