Chapter 1 — King of Madness

He tolerates me, pampers me! But with a gentle push, he gave me to the Crown Prince. Later, he raised an army, ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, sent the Crown Prince to prison, and saved me. But then I discovered I was pregnant. He's crazy! 1. In the heavenly palace, Giang Thanh Ngon tore off my veil. I instinctively tilted my head to avoid it, but he grabbed my chin, forcing me to raise my head. "Do you really want to escape with that wild man out there? You must wait until I break your legs and lock you up before you will be obedient, right?" "Giang Thanh Ngon, let me go! Let me leave the palace! I don't want to continue to entangle with you anymore!" He fiercely pulled me into his arms, his arms tightened to the point of pain, my bones felt like they were about to break. "You don't want to be involved with me anymore?..." He was so angry that he burst out laughing, his laughter carrying a venomous and hysterical tone. "It seems like you really have feelings for him, and you still want to run away with him. So what do you see me as?" I smiled faintly. "And you pushed me out before, what do you think of me?" His pupils shrank, his eyes filled with layers of emotions, complex and unpredictable. He didn't speak anymore, just suddenly pushed me hard and fell onto the writing table. The Qinghua porcelain tea cup and the white jade paper plate clattered to the ground. In the sound of breaking, his hand tightened around my collar, his movements were so rough that it seemed like he wanted to tear the fabric. My whole body felt cold, I instinctively raised my hand to cover my lower abdomen. Because only I know, in my belly right now there is a tiny life, just over a month old, so weak that it cannot withstand the slightest touch. "No! Giang Thanh Ngon, really no, please forgive me!" "I can't? So who do you want? Giang Duc?" His hands became stronger and stronger, his clothes were torn and messy. I saw the rage in his eyes, his mind was blank. In a panic, I grabbed the purple tea pot from the table and slammed it on the ground. The sharp piece of porcelain was placed on my neck, cutting out a bright red blood stain. Giang Thanh Ngon finally stopped, took a few steps back, the murderous aura in his eyes dissipated a bit, but was still terrifyingly stubborn. "Do you hate me that much? That guy Giang Duc really captured your heart?" I didn't answer, I just squeezed the porcelain piece in my hand again. Blood from the small wound dripped down the edge of the porcelain, soaking his shirt red. "Good. I won't touch you." He took a deep breath, his voice was cold but he finally gave in. "But I won't let you leave either. Let go, otherwise, I will immediately kill Giang Duc!" In that tense silence, I suddenly burst out laughing softly, my heart aching as if a corner had been gouged out. I understand, I can't leave this place anymore. The piece of porcelain slipped from my hand. We don't need freedom anymore, because we no longer have the strength to ask for it. For the rest of my life, I'm afraid I'll never step out of this secret place. I raised my head, lifeless eyes looking up at a corner of the sky outside the window. There, there is no end that we can reach. 2. Giang Thanh Ngon gave me a new palace. This time it was the place closest to his bed. "As long as you are obedient, I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do." He said coldly. I sat on the swing, not paying attention at all. The sun is very warm. But when it fell on the back of my hand, there was no warmth at all. I bowed my head, looking down at my lower abdomen. The child in my belly is now as small as a bean. However, it has begun to integrate into the veins of my life. I really want to give birth to a child! I want to be your child's mother, want to be by your side, guide you to grow up. But in this harem, those favored concubines still have no children. As long as this news gets out, I will definitely become someone criticized by the world. Nham Dao will

don't forgive me. Those jealous concubines will not let go either. Even if I'm lucky enough to give birth to a child, I'm afraid I won't live long. My mother has no one to support her. She is just a weapon. It's just a chess piece that gets tired of playing and can be easily thrown away. If my mother is no longer there, how will I live? I don't want my child to huddle in a ruined temple in the middle of a rainy day with wind blowing in all directions. I don't want my child to have to hold moldy dough and still be chased by stray dogs around the street. I don't want my child to be slapped in the ear or starve just because of carelessness. When I grew up a little, I was sold... Tears fell from my eyes. My heart feels like it's been torn to pieces. Really... I can't bear it... Finally, I have hope to live on. However, fate is still extremely cruel. It always waits for us to taste a little warmth... then cruelly takes it all back. Just like that year... Giang Thanh Ngon looked at me, his expression heavy. He didn't say anything else, just turned around and left. I followed his back. That back, straight and proud...Once upon a time—Once blocked arrows and shielded swords for me! 3. That year, the dust and rain exposed the almond flowers. When the Crown Prince sets up a banquet, I present the dance to the palace. With just a fleeting glance, his and I's eyes met. His eyes froze in surprise, and the cup of wine in his hand fell to the ground. He just kept looking at me blankly. Everyone in the capital knows him—King of Qi, Giang Thanh Ngon. When he was young, he defeated a great enemy on the border and won an illustrious victory. "What's wrong with your third brother?" A half-joking, half-mocking voice rang out, belonging to Crown Prince Giang Duc. The Crown Prince and King Qi have always been at odds. Giang Thanh Ngon regained consciousness and just calmly replied: "It's okay." The prince clapped his hands, the music immediately stopped, I also turned around and stood still. "Just drinking wine is boring."