Chapter 9 — I've Come to Be a Concubine, What More Need for Nobleness?

The day Lieu Nhu Yen passed away, Qi Duc did not come. He was in Can Thanh Palace refining pills, and didn't even come to see her one last time. Lieu Nhu Yen passed away very peacefully, the corner of her lips even had a faint smile. It seemed like he was finally freed. I put the letter back into her hand.

“Lady, in your next life... be a normal person.”

Three months later, Qi Duc also passed away. Drink too much medicine and get poisoned. When he died, he was bleeding and his eyes were wide open. Die without closing your eyes. On the day Qi Zhao ascended the throne, the capital received the biggest snowfall in the past ten years. He wore a bright yellow dragon robe and walked out of Thai Hoa Palace. The courtiers knelt down and filled the entire main hall.

“Long live the King of Wu.”

I stood at the highest place, quietly watching everything. Lam Lang stands behind me.

“Your Majesty, let's go inside, it's cold outside.”

I don't move.

“Lam Lang.”

"Do you still remember what the Crown Princess scolded me about in the past?"

Lam Lang paused. She didn't dare repeat it. I'll say it for her.

"Tieu Te Van, you know clearly that the Crown Prince doesn't love you, yet you still insist on intervening to be his concubine. Do you know how humiliating you are?"

Lam Lang bowed his head.

“She asked me if I was humiliated or not.”

“Now I can answer her.”

I looked at the gods kneeling at my feet. In my entire life, I have never been a government wife, but I hold supreme power in my hands.

“She wants a tree to bloom just for her, and I want the whole forest to be available for my use.”

I turned around and walked step by step into Thai Hoa Palace. Behind him came Lam Lang's voice.

“Your Majesty, have you ever loved Your Majesty?”

I let out a laugh.

“Love or not love... is that so important?”

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