Chapter 4 — In my previous life, I took the name for him, in this life I just stand and watch

Go to the dressing table, open a secret compartment, take out the pre-written handwritten letter, and the Marquis's order card from Dinh An Hau's palace.

“Thanh Nhi.”

I gave the letter and the Marquis's order token to you.

“The plan can now begin.”

Thanh Nhi's face turned pale. But when she looked at my steadfast eyes, she still nodded heavily.

“Yes, miss.”

"Remember, you must hand it over to Tinh Vuong Tieu Triet to see."

"Tell him, when the old man asks to see him, he will take the 'unicorn' as a token at that time. Please come to Tinh An temple in the west of the city to meet him once."

Tinh Vuong Tieu Triet. Tieu Triet is the royal brother of the current young emperor, and his father is the first emperor. Although their mothers are different, the two mothers come from the same clan and are related by blood, so it is natural for them to be close. A leisurely prince was oppressed and rejected by Tieu Huyen, and only knew how to travel in the mountains and water, recite poetry and paint paintings. That is his image in the eyes of people. But not the person we know. In his previous life, Tieu Huyen rebelled and the capital was in chaos. It was this seemingly harmless King Tinh who turned the situation around in times of danger. He held in his hands the secret guard left by the previous emperor, escorting the young emperor to break the siege. Finally quelled the rebellion and returned this country to a time of peace. It's just a pity that at that time, I was dead. Died the night before Tieu Huyen attacked the royal palace. "I didn't know this song by 't" In this life, I want to change to a different way of life. Tieu Huyen, do you think that by locking me in Thanh Huy courtyard, I will become a fish on your chopping block? You are wrong. This chess game has just begun. You and I are just chess pieces. And the one in charge is me. Thanh Nhi has left. Carrying the secret letter along with the Marquis command token, he disappeared into the night. I know that the mothers who left me have their own paths. The heavenly net that Tieu Huyen has set up can trap me. But it is impossible to confine a bird that wants to fly away. We begin to truly "calm down". Every day, the food brought to Thanh Huy Institute is cold leftover rice and soup. Even the food of the lower class is not as good. The servants in the courtyard all felt dissatisfied for me. But I don't care at all. Whatever they give, we eat. Not a lot to eat, but enough to fill your stomach. In my free time, I read books, practice writing, and take care of flowers. It's like she's truly become a useless concubine who doesn't compete with life. Tieu Huyen doesn't come anymore. Perhaps in his eyes, I have accepted my fate. A woman who has lost favor and has been mistreated cannot make any waves at all. Nhuoc Van came twice. Every time she dresses splendidly like a flower. Before I boasted, Tieu Huyen gave her some treasures and took her on trips. In his words, it was all the attitude of a winner. I just listened quietly. Sometimes he even smiles at her. My reaction made her feel worthless. Like a punch falling on cotton, not releasing any force at all. After making herself lose interest a few times, she stopped coming. Thanh Huy Vien completely became an isolated island. But we know, under that quiet water surface, underground waves are already rolling. I'm waiting. Waiting for Tieu Triet's response. Wait for a signal to break the block. Saturday evening. The signal has arrived. A widow In charge of cleaning the courtyard, when bringing me hot water, he quietly stuffed a piece of paper into my hand. I returned to the room and opened the paper. There was only one word on it. I brought the piece of paper close to the candle and watched it turn into ash. The rock in my heart has finally fallen. Tieu Triet took the bait. I know he will take the bait when he hears the word 'unicorn'. Because in my previous life, I accidentally heard the conversation between Tieu Huyen and his confidant. They once mentioned that the previous emperor left Tieu Triet with enough power to shake the country. The token to open this power has been divided into two. Half of it is the dragon pattern jade technique that Tieu Triet has always carried with him since childhood. The remaining half is located in Dinh An Hau palace. That is a block of unicorn jade pendant. Those are the two words 'unicorn' that I want Tieu Triet to hear. Tieu Huyen always thought that the jade was in my father's hands. That's why he was slow and didn't dare to touch my father. He didn't know, his mother had already given it to me. This is my talisman. It is also the most important piece for us to overthrow him. Now, the chess pieces are in position. Next, just wait for an opportunity to leave the government. To meet Tieu Triet once. The opportunity will come very soon. Three days later. News spread in the palace. The Queen Mother issued a decree and ordered the female relatives in the palaces to go to the palace to attend the banquet to pray for blessings on the full moon night of the fifteenth month. In the decree, the Regent Princess On Tinh was specifically requested to be present. This is our best chance. It's the Queen Mother who is reaching out to help me. In my previous life, the Queen Mother also helped me like that. She is the Queen of the first emperor. Although she has no children, she holds a noble position. He and my mother are close friends and have always considered me as their own child. It's just a pity that at that time, I was wholeheartedly devoted to Tieu Huyen and lost your thoughts. This time, we won't be like that anymore. Night received the will. Tieu Huyen entered Thanh Huy courtyard again. He looked at me, his eyes complicated.

"The Queen Mother's will, have you accepted it?"

I answered calmly.

“Your Majesty, do you have any further advice?”

He was silent for a long time.

“She should calm down a bit.”

His voice was low.

“In the palace, words should not be said, not a single word should be said.”

“If not, she knows the consequences.”

I raised my eyes to look at him.

“Are you worried that I will come before the Queen Mother to accuse you?”

I smiled softly.

“The king is worried too much.”

"Anyway, bad family matters cannot be exposed to the public."

“If I make you lose face, then I – this Princess Regent – will not be glorious, right?”