Chapter 7 — I Went to the Border to Seek Peace and Met the Man of My Dreams

He reached out and pressed my head back into his lap.

"Two years ago, I returned to the capital to help the little marquis escort the food and grass. That day was also at Princess Truong's flower reward banquet, she sent the little marquis on his way, using a flute to pluck a piece of Lan Lang Vuong to join the battle."

I remember now. Because the song Lan Lang Vuong entered into the battle was originally a pipa piece, but that day there was only a guqin next to him, so I arbitrarily changed it to a guqin to play.

“She looks so weak, but in the music, I hear the spirit of thousands of soldiers and horses.

Giang Dao, the general's palace is not as bad as they say. What she likes, I can also like. For example, playing the guitar, writing poetry, such as... drafting books." He placed in my hand a small seal carved in the shape of a tiger's head - the very thing I used to prove my identity on the frontier. It turned out that it was carved by his own hand and then placed in the bride price. My eye sockets suddenly stung and I asked softly.

"You've been planning on marrying me... for a long time."

“It's been planned for a long time.”

I didn't believe it, so I stood up and pushed him away, with a frustrated look on my face.

“If you really want to marry me, why did you leave me alone on the wedding night?”

He looked at me deeply, didn't say a word, just lowered his head and kissed my lips. That kiss was special... especially passionate, even somewhat hasty. When we separated, my lips were swollen, my legs were weak, and I was unsteady on my feet. He smiled softly, carrying me back to the room. While I was still shy because we were sharing the same room during the day, he said something again.

“Rest early.”

That night, he still slept in the study room. Bich Lan, after being sent to see it for the third time, finally lost patience.

"Miss, the study light is off, the master is already asleep, let's rest."

For the first time in my life, I wanted to curse someone so much. Early the next morning, I looked in the mirror and looked at myself. The person in the mirror has skin as smooth as jade, color as bright as peach, no matter how you look at it, she is still a beauty. Maybe... he can't. But yesterday in the carriage, I clearly felt the change in his body. While incomprehensible, Bich Lan came to report. This morning the Duke still hasn't left the palace, the room owner has already prepared breakfast, inviting me to come over and eat. I'm somewhat surprised. From the day the Duke returned to the capital from the border, every day at three o'clock of the Tiger watch, after the end of the court, he either went to the military camp or to the Ministry of Military Affairs, there was never an exception. I didn't dare to delay, so after making arrangements, I went to the master's room. Do Kinh Van was also present. I bowed and bowed, then sat down next to him. The peacock's eyes as big as bronze bells scanned me from head to toe.

"Dressing is really too simple. I heard that yesterday at Princess Truong's Palace, you had an argument with the princess and the young lady of the Tiet family. You alone... scolded the entire capital, my dear."

I was startled and quickly stood up to bow.

"Gong Cong Minh Giam, my daughter-in-law only preached morality to them, never..."

With a bang, he slammed the table hard, the sound shook the whole room.

"Good scolding. Those dogs who looked at that person deserved to be scolded. Yesterday afternoon, when Tiet The Hanh saw me, he had to turn around and go, which relieved his anger greatly."

I was stunned by that impact on the table, and I stood there stunned, not knowing what to do. Do Kinh Van stood up, wrapped his arms around my shoulders, and gently helped me sit down.

“Father always talks the same way, you don't need to pay attention, that's okay No need to get up.”

Before I could speak, another "pop" sound rang out. This time a bunch of brass keys was thrown straight down in front of me. I reflexively wanted to stand up, but Do Kinh Van grabbed my hand. His palm was warm, momentarily soothing the panic in my heart.

“This is the warehouse key. Inside are all the rewards the emperor has given over the years. Whatever your daughter-in-law needs, just get it. In the future, if you want anything, just say so. If the general's palace doesn't have it, let your man go get it. Ha ha ha. You guys eat, I'm going to the military camp."

Do Kinh Van and I stood up and saw him out the door. Do Kinh Van stuffed a bunch of bronze keys into my hand.

“From now on, the general's mansion has truly been entrusted to her to manage.”

I grabbed the cold set of keys, but an indescribable warmth welled up in my heart. Although public servants are always loud and outspoken, they are straightforward and clear, unlike the formalities of civil servants.

“It's been many days since you returned to the capital. Your mother-in-law must miss you very much. Or today we can go back to the Duke's palace to visit them."