Chapter 5 — My Sister Waits To Be Queen, And I Lead The God Of War Back

I withdrew my hand, my tone calm as if telling someone else's story:

"My mother has been reborn, she knows who will be the future ruler. She wants to marry her beloved daughter to that future Crown Prince, and I, a concubine, have naturally become a rock blocking the way. Letting you 'still have a wife in death', letting me 'be filial', and then logically swallowing the dowry my mother left behind, killing three birds with one stone, is truly a very good calculation."

I laid out the entire truth of everything in the most direct and cruel way before him. Co Lam was silent. He is a smart person. He had seen too many dirty things in officialdom. In just a blink of an eye, he understood my situation. He looked at me, the sharpness and alertness in his eyes gradually being replaced by a complex emotion. Have empathy. There is mercy. But most of all, there is a shared illness, a feeling of respect for someone in the same situation. We... are all just chess pieces being plotted by others.

“So, you saved me to protect yourself?”

He asked, his voice no longer cold as before. I frankly admit it.

"As long as you are alive, I will still be the general's wife. If you die, I will only be a widow with nothing, allowing others to oppress and tear me apart. I calculate this debt very clearly."

My frankness seemed to make him very satisfied. He slightly raised his lips, showing a weak smile.

“You are truly a smart person.”

“Smart people cooperating with smart people is always less effort than cooperating with stupid people, isn't it?”

I calmly replied. He looked at me deeply. Then slowly closed his eyes, seemingly quietly digesting everything he had just heard. A long time later. He just opened his eyes again. At this moment, his eyes had completely restored calmness.

“My wound... and the poison in my body, were all treated by you?”

“The wound is for me to heal.”

“As for the poisonzc, I have only solved half of it.”

I answer honestly.

"That type of poison is very difficult to deal with, it's called 'Thac Cot'. I need more time, and I also need more medicine."

“Really Cot…”

He softly repeated that name. A flash of murderous intent suddenly flashed in the depths of his eyes, causing people to be frightened.

“I remember.”

He stopped for a moment. Look straight at me. Seriously say every word:

“From today onwards, you are the true mistress of this general's mansion.”

“You saved my life.”

“I, Co Lam, owe you my life.”

“From now on, as long as I live one day, I will protect you for one day.”

It's a promise. A promise from the God of War Dai Chu. It was also the promise of Tran Bac General Co Lam. From this moment. The fates of the two of us... Were tied together. The news of Co Lam's awakening was like a gust of wind, quickly spreading throughout the entire general's palace. The atmosphere in the palace immediately wiped away the gloom from before. Everyone was filled with joy. Lam Phong became even more agitated to the point of speaking incoherently. Every time he saw me, he kept calling me "ma'am". That enthusiasm is completely different from when we first arrived. Under my care. Co Lam's health is recovering day by day. He started can get out of bed and walk around. You can go out and practice a few simple moves. The relationship between us. It also gradually becomes magical. We are husband and wife in name. But it's more like a partnership. I am responsible for using the body care system for him. At the same time, gradually eliminate all remaining toxins in the body. Thien quietly began to investigate the truth about being ambushed and poisoned. Free time. We will sit together and drink tea. Chat. He told us about the customs and traditions at the border. Tell me about the scenes of swords and spears flying around on the battlefield. Tell him about medical theories that he has "never heard of", such as bacteria, sterilization or wound surgery. He listened very attentively. Eyes looking at me. Also from the initial simple cooperation. Gradually add a few other emotions. I am drying medicinal herbs in the yard. Suddenly a wind blew. Blow away a piece of paper filled with remedies and hang it on a tree branch. I stood on tiptoe and tried several times but still couldn't reach it. Just as I was getting impatient, a large hand reached out from behind me and easily took that piece of paper down.