Chapter 11 — Married to the Marquis Palace for Five Years, I Had Three Children in a Row

He took the name of Ta Do Ngu Su Do Sat Vien, the leader of the National Coup in the dynasty - trading illegal salt, colluding with foreign ministers, with nefarious intentions. Evidence... piles up like a mountain. The entire Kim Loan palace... was as quiet as a sheet of paper. I know... the big drama has begun. The storm at Kim Loan Palace quickly spread throughout the capital. It is said that when Truong Thanh Liem's piece was read publicly. The National Uncle's face turned to ashes on the spot. He knelt on the ground, swore, and said he was falsely accused. The Crown Prince immediately stood up and defended his uncle. He said Truong Thanh Liem was reporting private revenge and fabricating crimes. Officials from the Crown Prince's faction also echoed the sentiment, demanding strict punishment for Truong Thanh Liem. For a moment, the whole court was as noisy as a market. Just when the two sides struggled endlessly. The fifth prince — Ung Vuong Tieu Canh Diem — who was silent, walked out. He offered another song. He said, in his Tay Xuyen windy area, he also discovered a batch of smuggled salt. After investigation, the source of that smuggled salt... also pointed directly to the National Coffin Palace. He also said that at first he thought his subordinates had done something wrong, so he did not dare to report it. Today, after listening to Truong Thanh Liem, I realized the seriousness of the matter and did not dare to hide it anymore. The song of the Five Princes... was the last straw that broke the camel's back. If Truong Thanh Liem's evidence can still be said to be slanderous... Thousands of miles away, Ung Vuong also gave identical evidence. That makes the defense of the National Assembly become weak and powerless. The most fatal blow... came from the person sitting on the long chair. The Emperor from beginning to end just looked at them coldly. It wasn't until the Fifth Prince finished speaking that he slowly opened his mouth. He only said one word. Just that one word... determined the fate of the National Coffin Palace. The Emperor immediately issued orders at court, assigning Dai Ly Tu, Hinh Bo, and Do Sat Vien three companies to the jury. All people involved... were immediately arrested, awaiting interrogation. The national uncle was immediately stripped of his official uniform and put in shackles. When he was pulled out of Kim Loan Palace, he was still screaming madly.

"I am wronged! Your Highness save me! Your Highness save me!"

The Crown Prince knelt on the ground, his face was pale, he could not say a word. He knows... his sky has fallen. The Forbidden Army was mobilized, like a flood flooding into the National Palace. That once arrogant palace... in just one night, it turned into hell on earth. Gold, silver and jewels were carried out chest by chest. Evidence and books were also brought to light in piles. The amount of embezzlement is terrifyingly large, and the scale of smuggling is terrifyingly large. When the news reached the Marquis Palace, I was leaning on the bed, listening to Xuan Dao read a book. After hearing the report, I slowly sat up straight. I waved my hand and let everyone leave. In the room... I'm the only one left. I walked to the window and pushed it open. Outside, the snow fell as thick as goose feathers. A big snowstorm... covered all the dirt in the world. I reached out and picked up a snowflake. The cold feeling makes me extremely alert. The National Coffin Palace has collapsed. The Crown Prince's arm... was cut off. But in my heart... there is not much joy. I know… this is just the beginning. A National Palace was overthrown, but the Crown Prince remained. As long as he stays in the East Palace for one day, we will not be able to have peace for another day. I looked towards the palace, my eyes cold to the extreme. Next… it's your turn. Crown Prince Palace lower.

"The national palace lost power, the capital was shaken like a landslide."

Countless related officials were arrested. The Crown Prince faction was almost uprooted.

“In just one night, the Eastern Palace became desolate, the front door was cold, people retreated and scattered.”

The Crown Prince was banned by the Emperor. In name it's self-examination, but in reality... it's no different than deposition. Everyone knows, this reserve army... has reached the end. Fifth Prince Ung Vuong Tieu Canh Diem was highly praised by the Emperor for his work in exposing it. At court, his prestige was temporarily unmatched. During this storm, Dinh Vien Marquis Palace remained silent from beginning to end. The husband still goes to court every day and leaves court as usual. I am still "recovering" in the palace. We are like the eye of a storm — calm on the outside, but stirring up the whole world. I know, at this time... we have to be more careful. Although the Crown Prince has lost power, he is still the Crown Prince. A crazy dog cornered... what will happen, no one can guess. The prediction in my heart... soon came true. That night, snow covered the sky, everything was quiet as if falling into a deep sleep. I had just put the three children to sleep and was about to rest... Outside the palace, suddenly a sky-shaking scream rang out. Immediately after that, there was a loud alarm from the guards in the palace.

"There are assassins! Protect the lady and the crown prince!"

I was startled in my heart and immediately jumped up from the bed. I rushed out, only to see my husband neatly dressed in armor, holding a long sword. His eyes... were cold and scary.

“Nien So, don't be afraid.”

“She took the children to the secret room.”

“Outside… leave it to me.”

I shook my head.

“No, I'm not going anywhere.”

“I want to be with you.”

I walked up to him and held his cold hand.

“It's the Crown Prince… right?”

He nodded.

“Besides him, there is no one else.”

“He wants the fish to die and the net to be torn.”

The screams were getting closer and closer. The firelight dyed the door paper red.