Chapter 12 — On the big wedding day, my husband ignored me and personally carried my pregnant sister to the palanquin.

Doesn't leave any feelings behind. The queen knelt on the ground. Head bowed low. I didn't even dare argue even half a word.

"Where are you?"

The Emperor shouted loudly.

"Bring out this woman who doesn't know how high the heavens and the earth are."

"Strike twenty."

"Then throw me out of the palace!"

"Obey!"

Immediately two eunuchs stepped up. Pulling Tham Vi Vi, who was as soft as mud, up. Then pull it straight out. Tham Vi Vi screamed in fright.

"Don't! The Queen saves the people! Princess!"

The Queen didn't even look at her. She herself was now a clay statue crossing the river, unable to hold her own. After dealing with Tham Vi Vi, the Emperor stood up. He stepped in front of me and personally helped me stand up.

"Good kid, you did very well."

His voice carried some approval.

"Having a Princess Tinh like you is Huyen Than's blessing, and also the blessing of my royal family."

"Today, I have been frustrated."

I bowed my head and replied softly:

"I don't dare."

His Majesty patted my hand gently. Then turned around to look at the Queen who was still kneeling on the ground.

"Queen, stay in detention at Phuong Loan Palace for a month, reflect on yourself!"

"There are others."

His eyes scanned the entire school.

"What happened today, if even half a word gets out."

"Don't blame me for being heartless."

"Everyone retreat."

The person waved his sleeve and left. A Hong Mon Yen meal is carefully arranged. Here comes the official curtain call. Ends with the Queen's disastrous defeat. And my complete victory. The guests stood up one by one. Look at me with both awe and complicated eyes. Then quietly left the main hall. I walked up to the Queen who was still kneeling on the ground. Look at her face distorted by humiliation. I didn't say a word. Just bend your knees slightly. Celebrate with her. Then turn around. Never looked back. From tonight. Between me and her. It's a situation where there's no end to death. Right when I turned around and left. In a corner of the main hall. A concubine dressed in elegant palace attire, with a gentle temperament. Gave me a kind smile. Bring some compliments. That's Hien Phi. The third prince's mother-in-law. A woman in the harem has always stayed away from fighting. But he is an extremely intelligent person. I nodded slightly at her. The movement is so light that it is almost imperceptible. We don't just defeat one enemy. We also gain a potential ally. When I returned to Tinh Vuong Palace, it was already late at night. The front gate is covered with bright lights. Phuc Bo led a group of servants and stood in front of the gate early, waiting. Seeing my carriage return, everyone's faces showed relief as if a burden had been lifted.

"Your Highness, you're finally back."

Phuc Bo stepped up to greet him, his voice filled with worry. What happened in the palace, I'm afraid has long since reached your ears.

"I'm okay."

I replied leisurely, then stepped down from the carriage. Thanh Lam followed behind me. There was still some fear left on her face. Along with more than looks of excitement.

"Your Highness, today you are truly amazing!"

She chirped in my ear. Recount every detail of everything that happened tonight. I did not interrupt her. What happened tonight was not just a test for me. But also one time to purify the hearts of the entire Tinh Vuong Palace. They will trust me even more. Will also be more loyal to me. We entered Dinh Lan Thuy Ta. Take off the palace outfit that still has the scent of the palace banquet. After showering. I changed into comfortable civilian clothes. I sit in front of the window. Looking at the cold moon on the horizon. But inside, there was not even half the joy in winning. The Queen's defeat. It's just temporary. The power of the Vuong family is behind her. The same faction of the Second Prince that she represents. Still deeply rooted. I made them lose all face. Soon. They will use more violent methods to retaliate. The war between us and them. It's only just begun. Just as we expected. The next morning. Trieu Phong brought back bad news.

"Your Highness, one of our silk shops in the east of the city was set on fire last night."

Trieu Phong's face clearly showed anger.

"A batch of Van Cam brocade that had just been brought into the warehouse was completely burned, the loss was extremely heavy."

"Has the government investigated yet?"

I asked, my fingertips unconsciously caressing the rim of the tea cup.

"Investigated."

Trieu Phong's voice was full of contempt.

"They just said it was an accidental fire, arrested two wandering beggars as substitutes, and then hastily closed the case."