Chapter 11 — In Rebirth, I Don't Chasing Moonlight Anymore

Xuan Lan still wanted to stop her, but was stunned by the determination in my eyes. She gritted her teeth and finally nodded.

“The slave... the slave goes with the young lady!”

I changed into the simplest clothes, put on a hat to cover my face, and secretly left the palace through the back door under the protection of Xuan Lan. On the road, horse carriages ran like flying. My heart beats non-stop. Co Tran Hanh... he must definitely try harder. Wait for me. Not long later, the car stopped at the back gate of the Co Palace. The usual bustling scene is no longer there. The two stone lions, under the sunset, looked even more cold and lonely. I told the driver to wait outside, then sneaked in with Xuan Lan. Most of the Co family's servants know me. Seeing me, they were all stunned, their eyes both surprised and complicated. But no one dared to stop it. Based on the memories of my previous life, I smoothly entered Co Tran Hanh's yard. In the yard, it was as quiet as death. There were only a few young maids, sitting crouched in the hallway, crying softly. We pushed the door and walked in. A strong smell of blood mixed with herbal scent immediately entered my nose. It was dimly dark in the room. Co Tran Hanh lay face down on the bed, motionless. His back... was covered in blood and flesh, without an inch of healthy skin left. The pure white robe was soon soaked in blood, turning a terrifying crimson color. A person who looked like a doctor was changing his medicine. Every time he touched the medicine, his body trembled slightly, but he still gritted his teeth without groaning. My tears flowed like a broken dam. I covered my mouth tightly, not letting myself cry out loud. Step by step, step by step... I walked to his bed. The doctor saw me, paused slightly, then quietly stepped aside. I knelt down and looked sideways at his face as white as paper. His lips were dry, cracked and peeling, without a trace of blood. Forehead full of tiny cold sweat. His entire being was like a flower that had just been crushed by a hurricane—so fragile that even the slightest touch could shatter it. Is this... still the arrogant and cold Co Tran Hanh, like the moonlight in the sky? My heart hurts to the point of breaking. I reached out my hand, trembling, wanting to gently touch that face. However, before his fingertips could touch it— His eyes, which were tightly closed, suddenly slowly opened. He saw me. In those bleak, desperate eyes, an unbelievable light suddenly flashed. He thought he was dreaming. The corners of his lips trembled, wanting to smile at me. However, it moved the wound on his back, causing him to take a sharp breath in pain.

“Vi Vi…”

His voice was hoarse, as if it had been abraded by sandpaper.

“You... why did you come here?”

“Don't say anything.” My tears could not be contained, they fell like large pearls.

“I'm not good, it's all because of me…”

"No..." He shook his head hard, "It's not your fault..."

"It's me... it's me that's useless..."

“Can't protect her…”

The corner of his eye silently rolled down a tear.

"Vi Vi... I'm in so much pain..."

He was like a child, weakly leaning his head on my lap, confessing his unbearable pain. My heart... is completely broken. I no longer care about my future royal status, nor do I care about the gossip between men and women. I bent down and gently hugged him.

"I know... I know you're in pain."

“Sorry… sorry…”

I kept repeating those three words. Tears seep Wet the front of his shirt. He was stunned. Then, slowly raise your uninjured arm and gently place it on my back. His movements were very gentle, very slow, carrying a kind of cautious respect, as if afraid of losing a treasure.

“Don't cry…”

He used his last bit of strength to say only those two words.

“Seeing you… I don't feel the pain anymore…”

What he said made me cry even more. I hugged him tightly, as if I wanted to melt him into his bones. In my previous life, I never hugged you like that. I've never heard him say such affectionate words. It turns out that being placed in someone's heart is a feeling that is both warm and heartbreaking. We just hugged each other, quietly, no one said a word. But hearts—have never been so close together. I don't know how much time passed when suddenly there were chaotic footsteps outside. An old but majestic voice passed into the yard:

“Where is that bitch?”

“Is it inside?!”

It's the old man of the Co family! The whole person stiffened. Instinctively, I intended to let go of Co Tran Hanh. But he wrapped his arms around me, squeezing me tighter.

“Don't be afraid.”

He leaned close to my ear and whispered.

“I'm here.”

Those three words again. However, the person who uttered these three words... was himself on the verge of death. My heart is both bitter and choked.

“Bang!”—the door was pushed hard.

The old man leaned on his cane and led the group of servants rushing in. As soon as he saw me and Co Tran Hanh embracing each other so intimately— His face immediately turned pale.

“Shameless!”

He shouted loudly, the stick in his hand pounded the ground hard.

"Tham Vi! That woman has no shame!"

"You were given a kiss by Canh Vuong, but you still dare to come to the Co Palace in the middle of the night to have an affair with this unfilial nephew?!"

“You... do you even know what integrity is?!”

His words were extremely difficult to hear. Sometimes my face is red, sometimes it's pale. I want to object—but I don't know what to say. Because... what he said was not wrong. My actions now, in the eyes of the world, are negligent, corrupt, and have no reputation.

“Grandfather!” Co Tran Hanh tried to stand up and whispered: "It has nothing to do with her... it was me... I called her..."

“Shut up!” The old man was so angry that he trembled: "How could the Co family give birth to a rebellious son like you?! For the sake of women, he doesn't care about the family's honor or shame!"

"Look at you now! Because of her, you lost your life! Is it worth it?!"

Co Tran Hanh looked at me with no regret in his eyes. He replied boldly:

“Worth it.”

Just two simple words, yet as heavy as a heavenly army. The old man was so angry that he was suffocated.

"Okay! Okay! Okay!" He continuously growled three times, his eyes full of disappointment and pain.

"You're so confused, I have nothing more to say."

“Where are you!”—he shouted—“Pull that bastard out for me!”

“From now on, don't allow him to step foot even half a step into the Co Palace!”

Some families immediately came forward, wanting to drag me away.

“Who dares?!”

Co Tran Hanh roared angrily. Even though he was covered in injuries, his aura still scared people. The family immediately faltered, no one dared to move.

“It's chaos! It's chaos!” The old man was so angry that his hands shook, "Co Tran Hanh! Don't forget, you are guilty!"

"Do you believe it? Today I beat you to death, and no one dares to say a word!"

“If you really want to The Co family cut off the incense fire..." - Co Tran Hanh's voice was cold - "Just take action."

His voice... was cold to the bone.