Chapter 8 — On the big wedding day, the Queen Mother exchanged me for another prince

The Queen Mother nodded slightly. Then change the subject.

"Old Cuu entered the court today?"

"Did it overturn the Bui family's old debt?"

"My concubine is still in the heavenly palace waiting for news."

"Still don't know everything yet."

The Queen Mother snorted softly.

"This child."

"Hold on for thirteen years."

"Just took action."

"Didn't leave anyone a way out."

"Exactly like its great-grandfather."

People look at me. In the depths of my eyes, there seemed to be a bit more meaning.

"You chose the right person."

"Or should I say..."

"Whoa, you made the right choice."

Leave Tu Ninh Palace. To ma ma was waiting for me outside the door.

"King."

"The Ninth Prince is already waiting for you at the palace gate."

I immediately quickened my steps. Tong Hanh stood under the steps outside the palace gate. Turn your back to me. Talking in a low voice to a man dressed in black. That person just saw me. Immediately take two steps back. Bow your head in ceremony. Then turned around and disappeared around the corner.

"Who is that person?"

"Luc Hang."

"Someone who works for me."

Tong Hanh turned around. His face was even whiter than in the morning. Lips are so dry that the skin peels off. Fake illness for thirteen years. The body was indeed very weak. Only once in court. Almost reaching the limit. His eyes were still bright.

"How's it going at court?"

"Miss Bui was dismissed on the spot and handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department."

"Tong Duc's statement was also rejected by his father."

"It was refuted in front of the civil and military officials."

"He didn't dare say another word."

"What about your highness?"

"What did your Majesty say to your highness?"

Tong Hanh held the carriage door frame. Slowly get into the car. I also followed up. Sit down opposite him.

"Your father told me to come to the palace early next month to ask for peace."

We immediately understood the weight of that statement. An Emperor for thirteen years did not allow him to enter the palace. Now I told him to come and ask for peace. Not a summons. Nor is it an interrogation. It's asking for peace. That means... The Emperor's attitude has begun to waver.

"There's one more thing."

Tong Hanh leaned against the side of the car. Close your eyes and talk.

"When Tong Duc left the main hall..."

"Looked at me."

"How are your eyes?"

"Exactly..."

"His eyes looked at her in the wedding hall on the big wedding day."

I said nothing. He opened his eyes.

"From today onwards."

"He won't offer any more."

"He will use another method."

"Just wait and see."

The carriage left the palace gate. Run towards the outskirts of the capital. I put the golden phoenix pattern in my sleeve. Keep it close to your arm. Battle today. I won the first round. But I know. This is just the beginning. News of Song Hanh's entry into the court. That afternoon it spread throughout the capital.

"The Ninth Prince is not dead."

Transmitted faster than any gazette. The next day. The Tham family sent someone over. It's Mama Ton, who followed my mother when she got married in the past. She brought two breakfast boxes. Said it was sent by my mother. Below the breakfast box. There is a piece of paper pressed against it.

"After news of the Bui family's dismissal spread, Queen Trieu immediately summoned Tong Duc to the palace at night."

"The two of you talked secretly for two hours."

"Last night, my sister-in-law Tham Ngoc Dao went to the mansion of the First Lady of the Bui family."

Mother's information has always been very accurate. Tham Ngoc Dao joined hands with Empress Trieu's faction. I burn the piece of paper. Then ask Mother Sun to pass a sentence to mother.

"I know."

"Tell father not to stand around these days take the job."

Mother Sun just left not long ago. Another guest arrives. It's Han Thi, the Sixth Prince's Concubine. She was the only one among the princes who took the initiative to come to Lan Vien. At the flower feast of Queen Trieu. It was she who came forward to help me reconcile. This time comes. She brought a basket of fresh fruit. Sit down and have a cup of tea. Then, as if by accident, he let out a sentence.

"Yesterday, your highness made a scene."

"It really surprised everyone."

"Miss Bui fell off her horse."

"His nephew Bui Thua An was also arrested."

"Empress Zhao's mother's family had an arm cut off."

"Can she be willing to let it go?"

"Do you have any news from Luc Hoang's sister?"

Han Thi put down the tea cup. Lower your voice a little more. Thi Han lowered her voice even further.

"My Highness asked me to reveal something to my younger sister."

"Tong Duc is looking for someone recently."

"Your father... Oh no."

"The mother of the Ninth Prince."

"Long ago, Lam Thi lived in the palace and had a close maid named A Dien."

"After Thi Lam passed away, A Dien was released from the palace and never heard from her again."

"In recent days, Song Duc has sent many people out of the capital."

"They're all looking for A Dien."

My spine suddenly felt cold.