Chapter 8 — I use an iron ladle to raise the power of the gods

No matter how busy each day is, he will always come to my place for a meal. Without bringing any entourage, just like before, sitting in the small firewood room, eating the most simple home-cooked dishes I made. We still don't talk much. But that chemistry seems to be engraved deep into the bones. He will tell me stories on the battlefield, stories of the bloody wind and rain in the royal court. I didn't understand, but I always listened quietly, occasionally giving him a chopstick of food. There were also times when he handled military duties until late at night, returning with a tired body. He will be like a child, just leaning on my recliner and falling asleep. I will cover him with a blanket, sit aside, borrow the dim light of the oil lamp, and watch his sleeping face become more and more mature and determined. 【The system has given up on treatment.】 In its mind, the system sighed deeply. 【Host, you are truly... the strangest person I have ever led.】 I smiled. Weird? I'm just choosing a path that best suits me. 18. Five years later, Tieu Triet became the Great General defending the North, holding thirty thousand soldiers and horses, and was a decisive figure in the entire Dai Yen realm. The political enemies who harmed him in the past have long since crumbled into ashes under his fierce tactics. The Emperor greatly valued him, even intending to restore the title of Crown Prince to him. He has become an existence even more dazzling and brilliant than before. Countless noble princes wanted to marry their daughters to him, countless matchmakers had broken down the door sill of his General's palace. But he always kept himself pure and alone. Everyone rumored that General Tieu was a heartless and cold person, not close to women. Only we know, he is just waiting. 19. Today is a celebration party. Tieu Triet led a large army, completely pacifying the barbarian tribe that had been in turmoil for the past hundred years, achieving a rare feat. The Emperor specially organized for him the most magnificent banquet in the capital. He also took me to the capital to live in that extraordinary and majestic General's palace. During the banquet, I was seated in a hidden corner where few people noticed. I looked at the young General wearing armor, sitting majestically in the chair, with countless emotions in my heart. Who would have thought that a few years ago, he was still a teenager and was beaten by people in the cold snow, not even having a chance to eat a full meal. After three weeks of drinking, the Emperor's eyes were filled with joy, and he danced with a dragon and phoenix and announced in front of the courtiers: "Tieu Ai Khanh, you have accomplished such a great feat for me Dai Yen, if you want to reward me with anything, just open your mouth!" "Whether it's ten thousand taels of gold, or a high-ranking mandarin, I'm all in tune!" Everyone's eyes turned to Tieu Triet. He slowly stood up, walked to the middle of the main hall, faced the Emperor, and knelt down on one knee. His voice was calm and resounding, echoing throughout the entire palace.

“Your Majesty, I do not need gold, nor do I need officials.”

The whole civil and martial court was shocked. I only saw Tieu Triet raise his head, his eyes crossed the crowd, falling precisely on him. At that moment, his eyes were empty He was also the decisive and deadly General, but turned into a young man with red eyes, holding a bowl of braised meat in his hand in the cold snow of the year. His eyes slowly turned red. Under everyone's attentive gaze, he spoke word by word, clearly and firmly, asking His Majesty:

"Your Majesty, can you issue an order to let her be my wife?"

20. The entire auditorium was as quiet as paper. A needle drop can also be heard. Everyone looked at him with the same crazy eyes. Then following his gaze, he looked towards the corner of the palace, where there was a dark, plump chef, completely out of place with this magnificent palace... The Emperor was also stunned. He opened his mouth and couldn't say a word for half a day. As for me, sitting there, seeing the undisguised respect and dependence in his eyes, seeing his straight back, I finally couldn't help but burst out laughing. Laughed until tears came out. I've lived my whole life, never been in love, never been married, never had a child. But I didn't expect that after traveling to another world, I would be able to raise a son with such a bright future. 【…】 In my head, the system made a buzzing sound, as if it had completely failed. I heard the Emperor finally find his voice, carrying an indescribable mixture of tears and laughter and an inexplicable emotion, loudly declaring: "Performance!" "Today, I issued an order and appointed Lam Thi to be the first class National Protector's wife, to be the mother of General Tieu, to enjoy royal benefits, to meet a higher ranking official without having to kneel!" 21. At that moment, I saw Tieu Triet smile. He smiled like a child who had just received candy, pure and satisfied. He stood up, ignoring all eyes on him. Step by step, step by step, steadily moving towards me. He came in front of me, under the jaw-dropping surprise eyes of the martial arts official, he lifted up the hem of his shirt. Extremely solemn, facing me, kneeling down on both knees.

“Nuong.” He nodded loudly, his voice choked up. “Son, welcome me home.”

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