Chapter 4 — Marriage Agreement to Return the Elder

"Ngoc Nhuan is different from me. She was lost when she was young, and was not famous in the capital. Now that she fell into the water again, the only way is to... let Bui Hoai Can marry her." After speaking, the elder brother turned away, seemingly not daring to look at me. Mother said impatiently: "You give in to your sister this time. Besides, this engagement contract belongs to her!" The whole room was silent. I prepared myself mentally early. For a moment, I didn't know whether I was heartbroken or liberated. I didn't say more, obediently nodded: "Tri Dung followed the arrangements of his mother and brother." The elder brother was stunned for a moment, looked at me for a long time, then moved his lips. He seemed like he wanted to say something, but in the end remained silent. Before leaving, I asked the elder brother: "Does Tu Tu Bui know about this?" The elder brother calmly replied: “……When the time comes, he will naturally know.” So they intended to hide Bui Hoai Can. I didn't ask any more questions, turned around and left. It should have been an ending that made everyone happy. But the elder sister behind me suddenly called me, stood up and walked quickly. Don't wait for me to react. The elder sister seemed to have been patient for a long time and slapped me with force. “Giang Tri Dung, what are you pretending to be!” "Today the one who fell into the water was me, the one who lost all face and became a laughingstock was also me. Who did you show that resentful appearance to?" Her face was full of anger, her eyes were filled with tears but she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall. The elder sister stared at me. As if she wanted to emphasize something, she said every word: "Do you think I crave that marriage contract? I'm different from you. The position of prince of the Marquis Palace is considered a precious treasure by you, but I have never laid eyes on it." "Jiang Tri Dung, remember. I didn't rob you today." “I never owed you anything!” The elder brother's face suddenly changed and he immediately stood up: "...Ngoc Nhuan...!" I closed my eyes and quickly walked away. Leave chaos behind. 10. Leaving my mother's courtyard, I met my father who had just hastily returned from court. His expression was extremely complicated. For the first time, he did not ask about the elder sister first but asked: "Tri Dung, did the Third Prince choose you at the flower reward banquet?" I nodded slightly: "Father's information is indeed quick." After Bui Hoai Can and the elder sister hurriedly left the banquet. I just learned that Chu Canh Hoa, who claimed to have just returned to the capital not long ago, is actually the rumored Third Prince. In front of everyone's eyes, he smiled at me, his voice gentle. “Miss, do you remember that you still owe me an answer?” He stopped, his face suddenly looking a bit embarrassed. But the eyes that fell on her were surprisingly hot: "Miss Tri Dung, there are too many people watching here, I have no intention of forcing you." “I just want you to know that today's concubine selection banquet is actually only held for one person.” “…………I'm just waiting for that person's answer.” At that time, I was a little hesitant and rubbed my handkerchief. In my heart I thought. ……The Third Prince's personality seems to be a bit different from my imagination. Father quickly interrupted my thoughts: "If that's the case, on the side of the prince's Marquis Palace..." "Mother and elder brother have taken control and returned the marriage contract to elder sister." Father looked at me. "Does the prince know about this? If he doesn't know..." I interrupted him: "Father." "The prince doesn't know right now, but on the big wedding night, he will naturally know." Father's eyes fell on my red, swollen cheek. He was silent for a long time and then said: "Tri Dung, I know you have resentment in your heart. But by doing so, if the family offends the crown prince of the Marquis Palace..." My movements stopped. There is resentment in my heart. It turns out that after so many years, my father actually knew that there would be resentment in my heart. Receive your father's eyes. I finally smiled for the first time of the day. “Father.” I said softly: "Do you want to offend the Prince of the Marquis, or do you want to offend the Third Prince?" ……… 11. Chu Canh Hoa just returned to the palace and asked for a divine decree. I secretly asked him to wait a little longer and not announce it for now. Even though he didn't understand, he still agreed. The wedding ceremony was not prepared quickly

slow. Recently, there was also a happy incident in the palace, which was the marriage of the elder sister and Bui Hoai Can. Bui Hoai Can still doesn't know that his fiancee has changed to someone else. Over the past few days, he has sent me many letters. Just those letters, with the jewels and silk enclosed. They were all taken to the elder sister's hospital by their mother. A few days later, I want to go to the silk shop to buy some items. Unexpectedly, I met Bui Hoai Can by chance. He waved his hand to choose a lot of fabrics, and the servants behind him were full of large and small packages. Seeing me, Bui Hoai Can was stunned. Seeing me also come to choose fabric, he didn't know what he was thinking but his face suddenly turned red. Even the folding fan in my hand almost couldn't hold it steady. “Tri Dung, I…” He came closer, I backed away. “Your Highness, that's not polite.” Bui Hoai Can was stunned for a moment then burst out laughing. He closed the fan, propped it under his chin, his peach blossom eyes filled with laughter.