Chapter 3 — Ky Y Lac

In the end, he still didn't say the last half of the sentence. Because questioning me with those words is like trampling on my own self-esteem. I frowned in pain, but I didn't dare to struggle. "Husband misunderstood, I haven't even stepped out of the palace for the past few days, how can I interact with His Highness the Regent?" "I just casually repeated what I heard outside. If husband doesn't like to hear it, I won't mention it again in the future." On Hu Bach looked at me for a long time, then finally let go and fell down on the chair. He covered his face and was silent for a long time. "Sorry, A Dao, I'm just... too frustrated." "I'm a royal court detective, why do I have to suffer this humiliation?" I rubbed my wrist that was reddened by him, calming my voice to comfort. "Husband calm down, haven't you been to a banquet at Tran Thuong Thu's palace before?" "The old man has been in the court for many years, maybe there is a way to point out a few things to your husband." Wen's eyes flashed. Howl immediately lit up. On Hu Bach indeed sought refuge from Tran Thuong Thu. After returning from the Minister's Palace, even his spine was much straighter. With Tran Thuong Thu's back, he smoothly left the Han Lam Institute and returned to the court. To repay Tran Thuong Thu's guidance, three times in a row, On Hu Bach vehemently rejected the new governments proposed by Luong Kien Son. He quotes classics, talking endlessly. One by one, he pointed out the unreasonable points in the piece. The words were so harsh that all civil and military officials had to look away. Even a few high-ranking officials who always considered themselves noble quietly nodded in approval. After the tidal wave, he even took the initiative to talk to him. On Hu Bach returned to the palace with an enthusiastic expression, even his steps were lighter than usual. He took my hand and happily told me how today had made the Regent Prince speechless. He caressed my fingertips, his face full of satisfaction. "A Dao, you just wait and see, soon I will stand firmly on the court." "At that time, there will be no one else to oppress me." But in my heart I understand better than anyone. An old fox like Tran Thuong Thu can stand firmly on the court for decades, relying on just one word "fine". He absolutely will not personally confront the Regent. But he needed a sharp knife to do the job for him. When that blade broke, he just stood there and watched. But On Hu Bach was the blade that he personally offered to him. The more On Hu Bach jumped, the more he pushed himself into the fire pit. Sure enough, not long after, the incriminating chapter of On Hu Bach flew like falling snow into the Imperial Palace. First, someone brought up the story that he had shown signs of cheating in the entrance exam in the past. Immediately after that, several manuscripts he had compiled while still at Han Lam Institute were also pulled out, saying that they contained words that exceeded their duties. The two crimes combined, the medal was immediately presented to the royal court. Luong Kien Son approved on behalf of the Little Emperor. He didn't even bother to look closely, just waved his lipstick pen. All officials were escorted to Dai Ly to await trial. The day On Hu Bach was taken away, I was embroidering handkerchiefs in the backyard. Upon receiving the news, I hurriedly ran to the front hospital. Only to see On Hu Bach had his hands twisted behind him by two servants, forcing him to kneel on the ground, his face pale and bloodless. He raised his head to look at me, his eyes filled with horror and confusion. Before being escorted away, he screamed at me. "A Dao! A Dao! You quickly go ask for Tran Thuong Thu! He must have a way to save me!" I was filled with impatience and nodded repeatedly. Waiting until he was taken away from the palace, I changed my clothes and immediately went to Tran Thuong Thu's palace. I stood outside the gate for half the time

At last, the gatekeeper's family finally came out to spread the word. "My old master said that he has never had a relationship with Mr. On Hu Bai was detained in prison for five days. The first two days, he still held hope, thinking that Tran Thuong Thu would not see death without saving him. Until I asked someone to send a message to prison, saying that Tran Thuong Thuong did not admit to knowing him at all. He was completely desperate. On the afternoon of the fifth day, he was escorted out of prison and taken to Dai Ly temple main street. Luong Kien Son sat on the public road, his tone was cold. "On Hu Bai, you showed signs of cheating in the examination, after taking office you neglected your public duties, and committed the crime of exceeding your duties, two crimes combined, you should have been exiled three thousand miles." "But this king considers you to be young and indeed has some academic talent, so you should be given a special favor, stripped of your status, never be appointed as an official, go back." Wen Hu Bai was still stunned. I couldn't believe it but raised my head. Luong Kien Son... but forgave him so easily? But keeping one's life is better than losing one's life. He bowed his head in gratitude, then was helped out of Dai Ly temple by two servants and thrown straight out the gate. … On Hu Bach walked alone along the long street back home. I was waiting for him in the hall early. His steps stopped, then staggered and rushed towards me. He cried until his eyes were filled with tears and snot. "A Dao, I'm back." "It was me who was blinded by the devil and trusted the old fox Tran Thuong Thu." "Now I have nothing left, but I still have you. A Dao, these past few days you have been working hard because of me, it's really been hard for you."