Chapter 23 — I heard that I had a loving husband and wife, and had many children and grandchildren. He crushed the white jade bowl in his hand.

Lifetime benefits will not decrease. When his father received the decree, he was so happy that tears streamed down his face. He was only worried that his daughter in the palace would continue to be harmed. The day Thanh Uyen left the palace, my father and I stood waiting for her at the palace gate. She was wearing an elegant moon-white outfit, with only a silk flower on her head. The moment she saw me and my father, she immediately ran over.

"Sister! Father!"

Her father hugged her tightly, so choked that he couldn't speak. I stood next to the scene watching my father and daughter reunite, the corners of my lips involuntarily curled up. Han Chinh stood next to the carriage, carrying a basket of floral waffles in his hand. He walked over and gave Thanh Uyen a piece.

“Sister, try it.”

“The cake is from the shop in Nam City, just out of the oven.”

Thanh Uyen took a bite and laughed and cried at the same time.

“Sir, it's delicious.”

Han Chinh scratched his head, smiling so much that he could only see his teeth but not his eyes. This was the first time he was called "brother" by Thanh Uyen. On the way back home, I sat in the carriage and turned around to look back at the palace gate one last time. The big red gate slowly closed under the setting sun. I've lived two lives... in the end I don't need to step foot in that place anymore. That night, the whole family sat around having a meal. Rarely did my father open a jar of good wine to drink with Han Chinh. The two of them drank until the end, still holding their shoulders and necks.

"Good son-in-law! Good son-in-law!"

“Back then, father said you were a good boy!”

Han Chinh smiled innocently and was forced to drink cup after cup. Thanh Uyen sat next to me, quietly pulling my sleeve.

“Thank you, sister.”

“Thank you for what.”

“I'm your sister.”

She rested her head on my shoulder and said nothing more. Moonlight covers the cassia tree in the yard. It's fall already. Clusters of flower buds crowded the entire tree branch. The sweet scent spread throughout the courtyard. After Thanh Uyen returned home, life finally calmed down. Her father began to find a new marriage for her. The opponent was a young chaplain under Han Chinh, named Luc Minh Vien. An honest and simple person, his reputation in the army is also very good. Han Chinh also personally made the match.

“This kid has been with me for three years, and I dare to guarantee his dignity.”

“If he dares to bully Thanh Uyen, I will be the first to break his legs.”

Thanh Uyen met Luc Minh Vien once. After returning, I blushed all night. The wedding is scheduled for early spring next year. My days are becoming more and more favorable. The Han family's property is well managed by me. With twenty or so properties and shops, the annual profit earned is several hundred times greater than Han Chinh's salary. Han Chinh's assessment of this story is:

“She manages the money.”

“I manage the battle.”

“Reasonable assignment.”

Before winter, I discovered something big. I'm pregnant. The doctor checked the pulse and confirmed: it has been two months. When Han Chinh heard the news, he was waving his sword in the yard. He threw the knife and ran into the room, then stopped at the door.

"Really?"

"It's what the Thai doctor said."

“Girl or boy?”

“It's only been two months and you can already see it?”

He stood at the door rubbing his hands for half a day, then finally smiled innocently and walked in, squatting in front of me.

“Girls or boys are both good.”

“Excessive words.”

"What do you want to eat? I'll go buy it now."

“You go change first Satisfied." He was still shirtless.

He happily ran out again. From that day on, Han Chinh seemed to turn into a different person. Don't be stupid. It's about becoming more careful little by little. I'll go his way. I ate rice and he removed the bones. I sneezed and he wanted to go invite the doctor.

“Do you need that much?”

"I'm so strong, I'm just pregnant, I can't even move."

"She's fine, but I still don't feel secure."

This person is truly beyond help. In the early fall of that year, Thanh Uyen appeared. I brought my big belly to see her off. Marrying Han Chinh's ex-wife, the show is naturally a bit smaller, but extremely exciting and fun. Before going out the door, Thanh Uyen hugged me.

“Sister, you and your husband must live well.”

“Me too.”

“From now on, I will visit you often.”

“Few come.”

“Stay well at your husband's house. If something happens, please send the news immediately.”

She smiled, wiped her tears, and stepped onto the palanquin. The sound of sona horns echoed throughout the entire road.