Chapter 6 — In Rebirth, My Sister Stole My Cold-Faced Husband

Last week of June, Tham Minh Chau took action. She sent someone to spread rumors in the capital, saying that I had secretly met a man before I got married and was not of proper conduct. Rumors spread very quickly. In less than two days, everyone on the street and at the end of the alley was talking about the "life story" of the second lady of the Tham family. Mother was so angry that she threw the tea cup.

“She Tham Minh Chau is really brave!”

Father sat there with a solemn face: "The source of the information was found, it was a woman in the Bui palace who spread it out, but Tham Minh Chau firmly refused to accept it."

“What did Bui Nghien Chi say?”

“Bui Nghien Chi said he didn't know and was investigating.” Father snorted, "Regardless of whether we know it or not, this incident has already damaged An Ninh's reputation."

I sit on the side, not having many emotional fluctuations. In his previous life, Tham Minh Chau's tricks were ten times more cruel than this. Just a few rumors, nothing significant.

“Father, mother, let me handle this matter.”

“Child?” Mother looked at me worriedly, "How can I handle it?"

"A girl has her own way."

The next day, I asked Thanh Hoa to release some news. Not much, not a little, just happened to be an old story of Tham Minh Chau—last winter, she secretly pawned a jade brooch that the old lady of the Tham family gave her, and used that money to pay for the lady who kept the gate of Bui's palace. The purpose was to establish a relationship with Bui Nghien Chi before the banquet. Of course, I didn't know about this in my previous life. But after being reborn, I remembered many small clues. When the old lady asked about that jade brooch, Tham Minh Chau said she lost it. But the pawn shop owner's memory will not lie—Thanh Hoa took the painting with him to ask, and people immediately recognized it at a glance. As soon as the news was released, public opinion immediately reversed.

“So it turns out that the second lady of the Tham family is the one who actively clings to someone else?”

“Tch, pawning an elder's jewelry to climb a relationship, this virtue——”

"Young Khanh Bui, I'm afraid you've been blinded?"

Tham Minh Chau panicked. She ran to the Tham residence to find me, her eyes red.

"An Ninh! Those words were said by me!"

"The thing at the pawn shop——I didn't pawn that brooch! I just accidentally lost it!"

"OH?" I raised my head to look at her, "So what about the pawn shop owner's testimony? People said it themselves, even the color of the hat you wore was clear to remember."

Tham Minh Chau's face immediately turned pale.

“Sister Bieu, you spread rumors about me, do you think I won't fight back?”

“I don't——”

"The lady of the Bui palace has already confessed." I stood up and walked in front of her, "You gave her fifty taels of silver and told her to go out and say I secretly met a man."

“You…how do you know——”

Tham Minh Chau was stunned. Around her, the maid and the wife secretly looked at her.

“Tham Minh Chau.” I retracted my smile, "In your previous life, you harmed me. Do you still want to continue in this life? I advise you to consider carefully." I lowered my voice enough for the last sentence so only she could hear it.

Her pupils shrank.

"You——what are you talking about? Past life?"

"It's clear in your heart."

I'm not sure if she has memories of her previous life or not. But no matter what, this sentence was enough to scare her. She staggered back two steps, turned around and ran away. That evening, Ta Lam Uyen arrives. He no longer looked like he was laughing, his face carried a rare seriousness.

“We have all heard the rumors.”

“It's been resolved.”

“I know.” He looked at me, "but you shouldn't handle it alone."

“……I'm used to it.”

“Don't get used to it anymore.” He held out his hand, "If there's anything, just tell me. Even if I can't help, at least I can scold you with you."

I looked at his hand. Three years ago, I endured everything alone. I placed my hand in his palm. His hand was large and warm, gently closed, with just the right amount of force.

“There's one more thing.” He suddenly said seriously.

“What?”

"Who dares to lie about her in the future? Tell me and I'll go fight him."

“……You are the son of Vu An Marquis, not a street thug.”

"The Marquis of Vu An Palace can also beat people. Moreover, it is more legal."

I couldn't help but laugh. In early July, a major incident occurred at the court. The crown prince was assassinated. The assassin hid in the Eastern Palace for three days, then took advantage of the Crown Prince's reading at night to attack. Fortunately, the Crown Prince's martial arts skills are not weak and he can protect himself. But the matter was not simple—the assassin found a badge on the assassin's body, belonging to a military officer in the Infantry. The court was shocked. The Emperor was angry and ordered Dai Ly Tu to thoroughly investigate. Bui Nghien Chi accepted the case. At the same time, the old man of Vu An Palace, the Marquis named Ta, was summoned to the palace and held secret talks for two hours. During those few days, Ta Lam Uyen did not come to visit me. The first day, I thought he might be busy. The second day, I started to feel a little uneasy. On the third day, I sent Thanh Hoa to the Vu An palace to inquire.