Chapter 7 — In Rebirth, I Don't Chasing Moonlight Anymore

Looking at those eyes - red, desperate - my whole body was confused, I was momentarily stunned. In his previous life, he was always calm and collected, even if the sky fell, he would not change his face. I have never seen him struggle like this. But that miserable appearance - does not soften my heart. On the contrary, it just feels funnier than ever. Knowing that this day exists, why was it unintentional in the past? I looked at him coldly, my voice without any heat:

“Master Gu, what do you mean by that?”

“Between us, we have settled fairly.

What are you still doing?

“Payment?” He smiled bitterly, his eyes filled with pain.

“Tham Vi, how can we say we have finished paying?”

“In my previous life, I owed you.

In this life, I just hope to be compensated. Why can't you give me a chance?” His words were full of shameful pleas. If it were me in my previous life, hearing him say that, I would have been so moved that I fainted. But now — it only feels bitterly ironic.

“Compensate?”

I feel like I've heard the wildest story in the world.

“What does the late master intend to make up for?”

“Compensate for decades of my lonely youth?

Or make up for my heart, which was broken under your every word 'my lady, I respect you'?"

“There are some things that, once missed, are lost.

If broken — it's permanent. It's not that if you want to make up, you can make up for it.” Every word was like stabbing a knife straight into his heart. His face turned even whiter, and his body staggered, as if about to fall.

“Vi Vi…” He reached out his hand, trembling, wanting to hold me,

“I know... I was unintentional.

I don't ask you to forgive me right away, just please - don't push me away.

“Give me a chance to prove that the Co Tran Hanh of this life... is no longer the person of his previous life.”

“I…”

“That's enough!” I loudly interrupted.

I don't want to hear those sweet, late words anymore.

“Co Tran Hanh, listen clearly.”

I looked straight into his eyes, cold as early winter snow:

“I don't want to repeat the story of my past life.

In this life, I just want to live my own life.

“A life — without you.”

“There wasn't before,

There is no present, there will be no future forever.

“So, never appear before me again.”

“You go the road you choose, I go my own bumpy bridge.

From now on — we have nothing to do with each other.” Having finished speaking, I raised my hand to lower the car curtain. He held on again, refusing to let go.

“No…” He shook his head, his eyes filled with tears,

"Vi Vi... you can't treat me like that..."

"I... can't be without you..."

A man - Co Tran Hanh who was once arrogant and incomparable in his previous life - now shows such weakness in front of me. My heart suddenly tightened. But not because of heartache. It's because of trouble. That look of his only makes me feel like my obsession in my previous life was like a joke. I used my strength, finger by finger, to break his hand.

“Let go.”

My voice is cold as ice. But he tightened his grip.

“I won't let go!”

“Unless you agree, follow me back!”

His stubbornness completely ignited anger in me.

“Co Tran Hanh, do you have to force me that much?!”

“I forced her?” He smiled miserably, his eyes filled with pain.

“In the end, who is forcing whom?”

“Tham Vi, do you know what price I had to pay to be able to live again?”

“I…”

We are still alive struggling, then from not far away, the sound of rushing horse hooves suddenly rang out. A team of officers and soldiers rode up and surrounded my carriage. Leading the way is Kinh Trieu palace. He got off his horse, approached us, glanced at Co Tran Hanh with difficulty, then looked at me in the car, his face unable to hide his contempt.

“Miss Shen, the Princess has instructions.”

He took out a yellow will from his chest and loudly read:

"The daughter of Tham Vi of the Minister's Palace, her conduct was not up to par, she was crazy and rambunctious, she insulted the divine authority, and committed the crime of great disrespect. Considering her young age, heaven had the virtue of love for life, so she specially gave her a three-meter white mausoleum, so she hanged herself outside the city, to deter others."

“The body... is not allowed to enter the Tham family's ancestor's grave.”

Boom! My head is empty. Three meters of white herb? Are you dead? The eldest princess... wants to take my life! My whole body seemed to be drained of strength, I fell down in the car, my hands and feet were cold. I expected her to take revenge, but I didn't expect that revenge would come so quickly and so cruelly! She wants me dead! Co Tran Hanh was also stunned. He turned his head and glared at Doan Kinh Trieu.

“What did you say?!”

“Who gave the order?!”

Phu Doan was startled by his aura, but still gritted his teeth and replied:

“It… is the will of Her Royal Highness the Princess.”

“Where does she rely?” Co Tran Hanh roared,

“You are just a princess, on what basis do you dare to grant death to the family of a second-rank royal court official?!”

“This is your Majesty's will.”

A cold voice rang out from behind the army. Everyone turned their heads simultaneously. I only saw the Princess Truong surrounded by eunuchs, slowly walking forward. On her face was a smug, cruel smile.

“Young master, long time no see.”

She walked in front of Co Tran Hanh, glanced at his hand tightening my car curtain, and laughed mockingly.

"What's wrong? Because a woman is so unreasonable, she doesn't even need face anymore?"

“Your Royal Highness!” Co Tran Hanh's voice seemed to come out from between his teeth.

“You can't do that!”

“I can't?” The princess raised her eyebrows,

"The underworld of the universe, the royal land of Mo Phi. Whoever I want to die, that person must die."

"What's more, you dare to disobey me, making this palace lose face in front of the world!"

Her eyes turned to me, filled with resentment.

“Tham Vi, you didn't expect today, did you?”

"Aren't you very noble? Wouldn't it be better to light a green lamp in front of Buddha and not marry Co Tran Hanh?"

"Okay! This palace is complete for you. Let you go down there and be friends with the ancient green light of Buddha!"

Looking at her face distorted by jealousy, my heart felt extremely cold. I understand. She hates me. It's not just because I made you lose face yesterday. But also because of the "difference" that Co Tran Hanh gives us. Perhaps she has admired Co Tran Hanh for a long time, but she couldn't get it. As for me - a female minister she despised - he openly proposed to me. She did not mind. So, she wants to destroy me. Destroy the person who makes her a laughing stock.

“Where are you?” The princess waved her hand impatiently,

"What are you still standing there for? Attack!"

Two soldiers holding white mausoleums advanced towards my carriage.

“Don't touch her!”

Co Tran Hanh roared, spread his arms, and blocked cut off the front of the carriage. His eyes, which were originally cold, were now red.

“Whoever dares to touch her, I will take that person's life!”

He was like a cornered lion, his aura was terrifying.