Chapter 8 — King of Madness

My heart is still calm and peaceful. "Then, first of all, congratulations to the Queen." The words "The Queen" made her very proud. Today's show off seemed to be over, she was about to stand up and leave. Who would have thought that as soon as he stood up, his body wobbled and then fell back to his original position. Nham Dao was arrogant and came to where I lived with only a maid and a madam, both standing outside the palace gate. I glanced at the sedative incense stick burning next to the main body—It had just burned out. I walked over, picked up the fainting Nham Dao, and pushed open the bedroom door. On the bed, Minh Duc was also in a coma, his clothes had been stripped off. He hasn't woken up yet. I burst out laughing. My hands reached out and took off layer by layer of clothes on Nham Dao's body like peeling an onion. When two perfect bodies of a man and a woman lie naked next to each other, head to head— The smile on my lips becomes even brighter. I took out the fire and burned the pile of clothes scattered on the ground. I also burned down the wardrobe—The place to store the new clothes that Giang Thanh Ngon asked the Doctor to tailor for me. Looking at the fire burning brightly, I conveniently threw the broken arrow piece into it. That's the testimony...For the first moment my heart was moved. 15. "It's not over! Come here quickly! It's a big fire!" I lay limply in the front hall, pretending to have no strength left, in my ears was the chaotic sound of people shouting from outside. Nham Dao's maid and grandmother will of course want to rush in first. But the palace door was locked tightly. Wait until someone breaks down the door—I'm afraid, it's no longer just their business anymore. Calculating the time it takes for the medicine to take effect, it should be close. Sure enough, not long after, the shrill scream of Nham Dao rang out in the temple. Just imagining the scene of naked men and women lying close together in there, the corner of my mouth curled up to my ears. It's just that—In that room, all the clothes, everything that could cover the body, were burned by me. So… what will they do? But in the sea of fire, of course life is more important than face. "Bang!" The bedroom door was kicked away by Minh Duc. The other two people did not pay attention to me lying in the hidden corner. Instinct made them just rush out. Their bodies... were quickly wrapped in half a bed sheet. The two people staggered out of the main hall. The fragile cloth was blown away by the wind, shaking as if it wanted to slip off her body. "...Niang..." The woman's voice rang out, trembling with fear. The sound of cold air and whispers echoed one after another in the yard. "Oh my god... why are they..." "Your Highness and your royal concubine..." "No wonder you come here every day!" "But you're about to be crowned Queen, how can you do such a thing, your Majesty still favors her like that..." "Your Majesty..." Some people rescue fires, others are curious to see what's going on. Concubines pass by, some concubine, others waiting. And Giang Thanh Ngon—Finally arrived. “Are you guys crazy?!” I heard his angry shout. But... no one was worried about firefighting anymore. Indeed, people are always eager to see fun. Even a dead heart like mine, in that moment, a faint wave of light arose. Ashes fell from the rafters. Every spark of fire splashed, burning the space. Just as I was overwhelmed by the smoke—I finally saw a piece of bright yellow clothing rushing into the sea of flames. 16. When I woke up, I was indeed lying on a clean, soft bed. Giang Duc once said it was right— Nham Dao's father, that arrogant old prime minister, relied on him to support his accession to the throne, constantly making things difficult for Giang Thanh Ngon in the court. Giang Thanh Ngon's move was only sooner or later. It's just... I brought that sword out a little earlier for him. Even though the play of

We have hundreds of thousands of loopholes, but the motive or process is no longer important. What matters—It's the results. Everyone witnessed that humiliating scene with their own eyes. Based on that, making a big deal out of it, Nham Dao was deposed from the position of Queen and exiled to the cold palace. As for her father, Prime Minister Nham, his power collapsed like an avalanche, no longer in dispute. As for Minh Duc... If I want to live, I'm afraid I won't be able to. Child... Although your mother is weak, I will definitely repay this blood debt for you! I sat neatly in front of the mirror, combed my hair, drew my eyebrows, and applied blush. Looking at myself in the mirror and smiling, I turned my head slightly and looked at the tightly closed palace door. Giang Thanh Ngon gave me a new place to live. In just half a short year, I have had several lipstick cages replaced in this palace. The electric door was pushed open, and a gust of wind rushed in. The curls beside her ears fluttered slightly, the hem of her dress embroidered with almond flowers fluttered lightly. Giang Thanh Ngon strode in, his clothes had not yet changed, obviously he had just come from Kim Loan Palace. My hand stopped on the wine jar, suppressing my emotions, filling the white porcelain cup. "Khanh Yen..." He called my name, his voice was vague, his eyes fell on me as if to confirm that I still existed. Today I'm wearing a costume. If he still remembers, it was the outfit I wore the first day I met him, when I offered the dance in the main hall. All the old stories, just one short year—Now, times have changed. If someone asks me: Do you regret it? I can only smile sadly. That one dance really ruined my whole life. "Giang Thanh Ngon, I... miss you a little." I looked at him in front of me, thinking of the person who blocked an arrow for me under a rain of fiery and bloody arrows. He raised his glass of wine and looked at me in shock, not drinking for a long time. I smiled brightly, took his cup, and drank it all in one gulp. The spicy yeast rushed up my throat, making me remember that night with pain in my heart, remembering the indelible bitterness of that bowl of abortion pills. "What? Are you afraid that I will poison you? This royal palace is your eyes and ears everywhere, where can I find the poison?" Giang Thanh Ngon woke up, took the cup, filled it himself and drank it all. We ate that meal for a long time. Don't talk about the present, just review the past. Gradually, the moon reached its peak, smoke and mist swirled around, alcohol gradually seeping into the heart and lungs. I leaned on his shoulder, clearly hearing his strong heartbeat ringing in my ears. He whispered in my ear, the steam of alcohol was hot, his gentle voice easily made people's hearts flutter. "Khanh Yen, everything... just feels like a dream..." Before he finished speaking, his lips covered me. That kiss, just like the first kiss he gave me in the past, was hesitant and reserved. But very quickly, he could no longer control himself, becoming passionate and strong. Until… The strong taste of blood filled his mouth. Giang Thanh Ngon suddenly woke up. I saw my satisfied smile shine in his eyes. The distance widened, he looked at me in a low voice. Who would be stupid enough to poison wine? The poison is in the lipstick I applied today. I bet... he will kiss me. As for where the poison comes from... I know clearly that the royal family's descendants all have a poison pill passed down from the founding emperor. That's a royal family secret, but I... know. So, the day I arrived at Hoanh Dai Tu, I looked for Giang Duc and used my life to exchange for a deal. "Jiang Cheng Ngon, come with me... to hell! Ha ha ha..." I saw blood at the corner of his lips. My body was in pain and shaking, but I still laughed like a crazy person. I thought he would be angry, scold me for being a snake, and regret coming to see me tonight. But he just raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears at the corner of my eyes. His movements were as gentle as if he were cradling a priceless treasure. His hoarse voice asked, "Does it hurt?" A smile appeared on my lips.

paused, looking at him blankly. That day he forced me to give up our child, why didn't he ask such a question? He hugged me tightly, as if he wanted to melt me into his bones. "I came... because there's something I want to tell you. I've already discussed it with the Minister of the Household, so that he can accept you as his daughter." "The decree to confer the title of Empress... has also been prepared, originally scheduled to be announced tomorrow." "Khanh Yen... you are my Queen." I looked at his red eyes and suddenly felt ridiculous. I raised my hand, my fingers gently caressing the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. My voice was as calm as dead water, but contained a bone-deep resentment: "Should I kneel down and thank you? You took away my child, forced me to this point... Giang Thanh Ngon, even if you took your life to make up for it, it would still be difficult to digest the hatred in my heart. I won't forgive... I won't be able to surrender..." My voice was choked up, each word seemed to be choked with tears. "I hate you..." "Just keep hating..." He said again. hugged me tightly, her words were as light as the wind. "As long as you still hate... it means you still miss me!" "Khanh Yen... by Nai Ha bridge... can... wait for me..." Giang Thanh Ngon hugged my gradually cold body, his body trembling like falling leaves. The candlelight in the temple also burned out, the last bit of light went out. Only his choked sobs remained, echoing forever in the empty palace... Like a late... lament. Complete