Chapter 2 — In Rebirth, I Don't Chasing Moonlight Anymore

Co Tran Hanh's face certainly darkened. Those beautiful phoenix eyes, as if covered by cold mist.

“I…”

He seemed about to say something. But I don't want to hear it. I don't need to know why he behaves differently, why he behaves so rudely in front of so many people. I just want to get as far away from him as possible.

"The late young master, famous in Thuong Kinh, was certainly not a disrespectful or disrespectful person. Today's matter, I consider it a misunderstanding."

I bowed again to bow, my tone was bland, every word clearly outlined the boundary.

“Farewell.”

After finishing speaking, I didn't give him a chance to speak, and immediately dragged Xuan Lan - who was still petrified - away from the bank of the river. Behind me, that hot gaze seemed to chase my every step, every breath. It was only when I sat still in the carriage that the tension in my entire body gradually relaxed. The back of the shirt was wet with cold sweat.

“Miss… you… the person just now…”

Xuan Lan stammered, her expression completely unbelievable.

"How could you talk like that to Young Master Gu? He is..."

“You're the number one son in the world, right?” I interrupted her, my voice was soft but I couldn't hide my fatigue.

"Xuan Lan, no matter how good he is, what does it have to do with us?"

“But…”

“There are no buts.”

I am cold and decisive.

“From now on, you are not allowed to mention that person in front of me anymore.”

Xuan Lan was scared by my attitude and quickly replied "yes", not daring to say another word. The carriage fell into silence. I lifted the car curtain and looked at the streets outside the window passing by quickly, my mind filled with chaos. Co Tran Hanh... what is going on? Could it be that... he was also reincarnated? As soon as that thought flashed, I immediately crushed it. No way. With the cold and arrogant personality of his previous life, if he really comes back to life, I'm afraid he will still avoid me like he's avoiding evil. How can he take the initiative to start a conversation and even do rude things like grab my wrist in a crowded place? I'm definitely thinking too much. Maybe today he just recognized the wrong person, or was just temporarily excited. Yes, that's definitely it. I kept saying that to myself, trying to force myself to completely erase the out-of-tune music today. But early the next morning, the butler of the Co Palace personally came to the door. Moreover, he also brought a large cart full of precious gifts. Red coral, Dong Hai pearl, silk and brocade, there is even a famous ancient instrument "Tieu Vi Cam" passed down from a famous family in the previous dynasty. The battle was so solemn that even my parents were startled. My father, when he was in court, saw the whole yard full of rare treasures, and immediately showed a mixture of panic and surprise.

“Butler of the Co Palace, what does this mean?”

The housekeeper's family is Ly, fifty-something years old, with sharp eyes. In my previous life, I lived in the Co family for decades and had contact with him many times. Butler Ly smiled and bowed to my father:

"Lord Shen, yesterday our master was unintentionally rude to Miss Thien Kim at Khuc Giang, and felt extremely guilty in his heart. These little gifts are a bit of your sincerity, and I specifically told this old slave to bring them here to apologize on Miss Tham's behalf."

After hearing this, my father immediately became angry awake, and at the same time somewhat frantic.

"How could this be! My little girl was so naughty and disrespectful, it was you who offended Young Master Gu. You are a dragon and phoenix among people, why do you pick up on trivial matters? These gifts... please, butler, just bring them home."

The housekeeper refused.

"Master Shen, this is the master's personal instructions. If this old slave returns empty-handed, I'm afraid it will be difficult to talk to his superiors. I hope the master and the young lady will definitely accept it."

He spoke very firmly, but his tone was extremely humble and extremely polite. My father was originally an honest and simple person, but he had never encountered a situation like this before, so he was suddenly confused and didn't know what to do. My mother stood to the side, both surprised and happy. How famous is the Gu Palace? The Great Master of the Co family is even the top figure in the world. But today, he humbled himself and sent someone to the door to apologize for a young lady like me. If this story spreads out, wouldn't my Tham Vi's reputation and value rise to the sky? The mother secretly pulled on the father's shirt, silently signaling that she should accept it. Parents are still hesitant. I stepped out from behind the screen.

“Butler.”

I spoke coldly. Butler Ly saw me and immediately bowed down to pay respects.

“Miss Shen.”

I looked at him, my face calm.

"What happened yesterday was really just a misunderstanding, I don't care. I accept Mr. Gu's kindness. But these gifts are too precious, I cannot accept them."

What I said made my parents stunned. Butler Ly's face also flashed with surprise. It seemed he didn't think I would refuse so decisively.

“Miss Shen, this…”

“But accepting benefits for nothing is not advisable.” I interrupted him, my tone firm. "Please, Butler Ly, bring everything back, don't embarrass my father."

My attitude is uncompromising. When did Butler Ly, who was once a prominent figure in the Imperial Palace, suffer such humiliation? His face became visibly unsightly.

“Miss Shen, are you... not willing to forgive my young master?”

This sentence is secretly causing pressure. If I continue to refuse and spread the word, I'm afraid it will turn into "Tham Vi is proud of being loved, doesn't know what to do, and is not worthy of Mr. Co". I laughed coldly in my heart. In my previous life, it was because I paid too much attention to those vain names that I lived a life in vain. In this life, I don't care anymore.

“It's not enough to say forgive or not forgive.” I calmly faced his eyes, without arrogance or flattery. "Young Master Co and I are not acquainted at all. Yesterday we just met by chance. It's not like we had a collision. Young Master Co made a big deal like this, making me really uneasy. If Mr. Co really feels guilty, then in the future - just pretend you never knew Tham Vi, that's the best way to compensate me."

These words are extremely heavy. It was almost as if he pointed his finger at me and told Co Tran Hanh to stop messing with me from now on. Butler Ly's face completely darkened. He probably didn't expect that a sixteen-year-old noble lady would dare to speak so frankly. My parents were so angry that their faces turned white.

"Vi Vi! What nonsense are you talking about!" My father shouted loudly.