Chapter 4 — Khuong Ninh

"I know that in your heart there is someone else. As long as you are safe and happy, I have no regrets. I carry my father's will to the border to protect the mountains and rivers. I have nothing to leave for you... then give you back your freedom. "Originally... I planned to wait until Luc Van Tranh was married to leave the capital and go to the border to find Diep Tri Chau. Who would have thought... In the middle of the road, that mistake happened. Seeing me immersed in memories, Luc Van Tranh knew who the person was remembering. His face immediately darkened. He spoke coldly, breaking the rare quiet atmosphere. "Why do you mention him?" "Khuong Ninh, there is no longer a possibility between the two of you." "For the rest of your life... you can only be by my side." I tilted my head to look at him, just about to open my mouth. At that moment, a shrill and pampering voice rang out, interrupting my words, "A Tranh, what do you think I've brought for you?"... Moc Uyen Thanh carried a box of food and happily ran straight into Luc Van Tranh's arms. He opened his arms and firmly embraced her. As soon as she opened her mouth, her tone was full of pampering. "Aren't you busy preparing for the wedding recently? Why do you still have time to come to me?" She playfully stuck out her tongue. "I miss you... Mother still stopped me, but today the chef in the palace made a delicious green bean cake, I wanted to bring it for you to taste." Luc Van Tranh smiled softly, gently reaching out to touch the tip of her nose. I stood next to it, quietly watching it all. Until Moc Uyen Thanh's eyes stopped on her. "An Ninh, why is your face so poor? It's all pale... It seems like I haven't seen you for a long time. A Tranh said your health is not good, is it better now?" Her mouth asked with concern. But when she saw that the cloak on her body belonged to Luc Van Tranh, her face immediately became even more ugly than mine. Luc Van Tranh quickly spoke first. "Recently, the weather has become cold, she just has a cold. Come here, let me see what you brought." Moc Uyen Thanh immediately hid the unnatural look on her face, restoring her usual lively appearance. "It's green bean cake. You like this dish the most. I also asked them to make some more curd, you probably haven't eaten in a long time." "Lately, you've been sending someone to give you a few bowls of curd. "I have to eat cake to swallow..." As she placed the cake on the stone table, she unintentionally glanced at me. "I see that An Ninh is now of age. If we stay in the palace like this, it's no longer valid. So after we get married, let me take charge and find a good family to marry, okay?" The smile on Luc Van Tranh's face suddenly stiffened. Hesitated for a long time. Finally, he reached out and gently held Moc Uyen Thanh's busy hand. She looked at him confused. Luc Van Tranh seemed to have made up his mind and slowly spoke. "I originally intended to wait until after we got married to tell her." "But since you mentioned it today... then I'll say it anyway." "Khuong Ninh... won't go anywhere." "From now on she will stay in the palace... as a concubine." Moc Uyen Thanh remained silent. It took a long time for her to regain her composure."...Is that An Ninh's idea, or is it yours?""This matter...is my decision."Moc Uyen Thanh smiled bitterly. "If that's the case...just follow your wishes.""I suddenly remembered that there are still some things in the palace, so please excuse me to go home first." After saying that, she turned around and left. Luc Van Tranh quickly chased after him. Moc Uyen Thanh's voice was choked with tears. "You once promised me a lifetime, a lifetime, a couple of people... do they all no longer count?" "Uyen Thanh, you believe me." "I did so reluctantly, it was all for our future." "In my heart from beginning to end, there was only you alone. Later you will understand the suffering.

my heart." "A Tranh..." "Be good. Just rest assured and wait for me to take you to the palace. The mother of the National Palace can only be you." "As for the medicine, I will send someone to deliver it, please remember to drink it on time. "It's good for your health." I have no mood to continue listening. My heart is only full of doubts. In my past life... What Moc Uyen Thanh hated most was drinking medicine. No matter how severe the wind and cold were, she still tried to endure it, determined not to invite the doctor. Every time, she had to be coaxed by Luc Van Tranh before she would drink. But now... Why did he proactively force her to drink medicine? … In the days that followed. I did it on purpose. seemed to have resigned himself to his fate. Luc Van Tranh gradually felt reassured. Thanks to that, I also had some freedom. When his confidant once again came to the pharmacy, I quietly followed behind. I waited for that person to leave the pharmacy. I pretended to casually talk to the doctor. "Little brother has been here many times. It seems that Mr. Mister's medical skills are truly excellent and have saved many patients." The doctor waved his hand and smiled. "It's not a serious illness." "It's just that the female family in the family has a cold, it's difficult to die." "Fortunately, it was discovered early. If we let it continue for a few more years, I'm afraid it will be very difficult to cure, and I won't even be able to get pregnant for the rest of my life." "This disease... the sooner it's discovered and the sooner it's treated, the better." My heart suddenly sank. I... It seemed like I knew why Luc Van Tranh was determined to keep me by his side. He... As expected, he was also reincarnated. … I lost my mind and returned to the National Palace. When passing by Luc Van Tranh's study, I just overheard the conversation between him and confidant." Quoc Cong, the doctor said that after Miss Moc drank the last dose of medicine, her cold would be completely cured. People certainly guessed correctly. Right now the intervention is still just a mild illness, but if it's delayed another three or five years, I'm afraid I won't be able to get pregnant for the rest of my life." "That's good. Uyen Thanh's side doesn't suspect anything, right?"