Chapter 10 — Kieu Hoa Was Switched By Her Fiance, I Married The Crown Prince, He Completely Collapsed

Lady Thua An wore a dark outfit, her hair was carefully combed without any disorder, but the dark circles under her eyes revealed a haggard appearance for many days. As soon as she saw me, she immediately stood up, a forced smile on her face that was even more unsightly than crying. She was about to step forward and grab my hand, but the palace maid next to me quietly stepped up to stop her. Her hand awkwardly stopped in mid-air.

“Please sit down, ma'am.”

I spoke leisurely, no longer using the same form of address as before. She sat down opposite me, her hands tensely twisting the towel in her hands.

“Vi Vi, I know... our Luc family has made mistakes with you.”

As soon as she opened her mouth, her eyes were red.

"Chieu Nhi... he's not human! He was bewitched by that vixen so he did such a foolish thing!"

“Now, he and his father have both been thrown into prison, our Thua An palace... our Thua An palace is almost done!”

Saying this, she burst into tears. I looked at her quietly, without any ripples in my heart. I knew this day would come. So why do we need to do what we did before?

“Did you come here today, just to tell me these things?”

My coldness stopped her crying. She wiped her tears, took out a brocade box from her sleeve, and gently pushed it in front of me.

"Vi Vi, this is the phoenix head brooch I gave you at the wedding ceremony. I like it the most."

"I know there is resentment in your heart. But please respect... respect the little friendship between us in the past, save Chieu Nhi, save us Thua An Palace!"

As she spoke, she was about to kneel down. I immediately leaned to the side to avoid it.

"Madam, it can't be like that. Now I am the Crown Princess, and you are a first-class lady. I cannot accept this great gift."

I looked at that familiar phoenix hairpin, only a piece of coldness remained in my heart. It's true that in the past, this brooch was my favorite item. Because it was a gift that Luc Chieu and his mother personally chose for me. But now, in my eyes, it is just an irony.

“Love?”

I burst out laughing.

"What kind of love are you talking about, ma'am? Is it love when you guys stand by and watch me being taken to the Eastern Palace to die? Or is it love when you throw me away like a pair of torn shoes because of Lieu Tich Quan?"

Lady Thua An's face was sometimes red, sometimes white.

"Vi Vi, I know you hate... but Chieu Nhi is after all..."

“He is nothing.”

I interrupted her.

"Since the moment he put me on that palanquin, there has been a complete separation between me and him."

I pushed the brocade box back in front of her.

"This brooch, you should still take it home. Now that I am the Crown Princess, wearing it is not according to the rules."

"As for saving Thua An's palace... you're looking for the wrong person."

I stood up, preparing to leave.

"I am just a woman living in the palace. I have no right to interfere in court affairs."

Lady Thua An Marquis finally tore off her disguise and shouted loudly. She stood up and stared at me, her eyes filled with resentment.

"Don't forget! You are also a member of the Tham family! If our Luc family falls, you Tham family will not be able to live in peace!"

“My father has been in business and power in the court for many years wings everywhere! His Royal Highness the Third Prince will absolutely not stand by and watch!”

“Do you think that as long as you can depose Lieu Thi Lang, you can kneel high without worrying? I tell you, don't dream!”

That is intimidation. That is also the real purpose of her coming here today. She didn't come to beg me. But he came to warn me. I stopped walking, turned around, and looked at her face that was twisted with anger.

“Thank you for reminding me, ma'am.”

I smiled slightly.

“However, it seems that the lady has forgotten something.”

“What?”

"The reason Lang Lang Luc Chieu is still alive today is not because of the Third Prince, but because of me."

I leaned closer to her, lowering my voice.

“It was I who told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that it would still be beneficial to keep him.”

"Guess, if I change my mind now, will he still be able to see tomorrow's sun?"

Lady Thua An's pupils suddenly constricted violently. She seemed to have been drained of all her strength, she slumped limply into the chair, unable to say a word. I didn't pay attention to her anymore, turned around and walked straight out of the heavenly palace. The sunlight outside is somewhat blinding. I squinted my eyes slightly, my heart became extremely clear. The Luc family, the Third Prince... It seems that they have more cards in their hands than we thought. This battle is still far from over. Returning to the palace, I saw Tieu Hanh standing in front of a map, thinking intently. That is the border defense map of Dai Zhou.

“Are you back?”

He didn't turn back.

“What did Lady Thua An tell you?”

“What she should say and what she shouldn't say, she's already said it all.”