Chapter 6 — Mother's Throne

After that night, the royal scandal quickly spread throughout the capital. Even in casinos, people bet on whether Ta An is the son of the previous emperor, or the son of the current saint. Rumors spread back to the palace. When the Emperor heard it, he became so angry that he fell into a coma and lost consciousness. The Queen Mother had to issue an announcement, saying that Ta An was the emperor's heir. The Emperor, out of respect for his love, raised that child instead of his predecessor. As for Ta An, he had an unjust mind. In order to welcome his mother into the palace and be filial, he plotted to kill the queen. Ta An was demoted to become a commoner. Imprisoned in the cold palace. The old mandarins in the court took turns submitting petitions, asking the Emperor to succeed a child in the royal family. Establish a descendant of the family as Crown Prince. The Emperor reluctantly agreed. He chose a five-year-old child to be his successor. Only this time, he didn't plan on giving that child to me. But it's too much for you. Hearing this news, I couldn't help but laugh. I know, he wants to stir up a dispute between me and the Noble Consort. Like that tribute night pearl - clearly one can be divided between each person. But he only gave it to me. Even emptying the national treasury to build a palace for me, made the people complain. On the outside, he loves me to the end. But in fact, it pushed me to the position of love queen, letting me bear all the bad reputation. He made the concubines resent me, made the noble ladies make things difficult for me, and made the courtiers pay tribute to me. Use me as cannon fodder. To protect Co Ky Ngoc behind. It's just a pity that in my previous life, I thought I was infinitely favored and fell in love with him. Only in this life will I awaken. I'm just a substitute. If it weren't for this face, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sit on the throne. The noble lady has a child, of course I have to come and congratulate her. We drink together in the palace. After getting drunk, I saw her carrying a white silk ribbon towards me. You wrap the silk around my neck and hold it tight. I fainted because of suffocation. When I woke up again, I was in a secret room. The noble concubine hugged the prince and stood next to the king. I opened my mouth to question. But he found that he could no longer speak - he had been poisoned into silence. The Emperor smiled coldly and came closer to me:

“You poisoned Ky Ngoc and made him deaf and mute, so I will let you be like her.”

“This is your retribution.”

I risked my life to struggle. The noble lady hugged the child and slapped me fiercely. Seeing me stunned, she looked proud:

"Your highness, don't blame me for betraying you."

“I already have a child, of course I have to take care of my child.”

"My lady's thoughts are deep, maybe one day she will deal with both me and my child."

“But the late Queen was tolerant and an honest person.”

“Only under her hands can I continue to live.”

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The Emperor really intended to use "replacement". Let Co Ky Ngoc replace me as queen. He strangled me and said:

“Thuc Nha, I don't want this either.”

"I originally intended to give her a dignified status, but you made such a mess, she can only endure resentment and live under your status."

"It's because I'm sorry for her, I'm sorry for An Nhi."

The Emperor announced publicly that I was seriously ill and couldn't see anyone for half a year. Still I was imprisoned in a secret room. Every day she was forced to kneel and worship before Co Ky Ngoc's statue, praying to God and Buddha to help her recover quickly. Just wait until Co Ky Ngoc recovers, then let her completely replace me. You come to see me. She gave me a brand new outfit and jewelry:

"Change your clothes and leave tomorrow. You'll be on your way tomorrow. On the way down to the golden stream, you'll also have to dress decently."

"Now the late Queen is healthy and can walk everywhere. Tomorrow, she will completely replace you."

“When my son ascends the throne, I will be the Queen Mother, and you... just a lonely ghost.”

She laughed at me, but I heard the hidden meaning in her words. I opened my mouth and nodded. She stroked her hair again:

“Saying these words to a dying person is of no use.”

"The king is sick now and won't leave me for even a moment."

“Oh yes, remember to try on clothes first to see if they fit, don't let tomorrow's clothes not suit you.”

The noble concubine left with the maid. But forgot to lock the door. I changed into the clothes she gave me and put on my old queen's appearance. Quietly make your way to the king's palace. The guard guarding the palace saw that it was me and quickly let him in. I just waved my hand, signaling them to leave. The king announced outside that the queen was seriously ill and had lost her voice. I didn't say anything along the way, and no one suspected me. The Emperor is skinny. He lay barely alive on the bed, like a skeleton. He was starting to get delirious, holding my hand, calling Co Ky Ngoc's name. He said:

"She can rest assured."

“I have made all the arrangements, tomorrow I will poison that poisonous woman.”

“From now on, she can live a dignified life under her identity.”