Chapter 17 — On the Big Wedding Night, the Husband Hides Pregnant Bach Nguyet Quang in the Dowry Chest

Those eyes were so cold that it chilled people to the core.

“Your flesh and blood?”

Bui Tu stiffened. I lowered my eyes slightly. The Queen slowly said:

“Bui Tu, if I remember correctly, you returned to Beijing on the eighth day of last month.”

Beads of sweat appeared on Bui Tu's forehead.

“How many months are Lieu pregnant?”

Bui Tu couldn't answer. Phuong Nghi Palace is terrifyingly quiet. The Queen turned her eyes to me.

“Surname Tham, have you investigated yet?”

I bowed my head.

"My father only knows that it has been more than three months since Doctor Ha's diagnosis."

"As for other matters, my father does not dare to lie."

We did not mention Thua An alley. No mention of Liu Jing. Not to mention those glowing letters. The Queen's eyes moved slightly. Seems satisfied. It seems like a warning again. The person looked at Bui Tu.

"If you haven't investigated clearly yet, don't keep saying that it's your flesh and blood."

Bui Tu's face turned pale. Just that one sentence... Tore off the last layer of his dignity right in front of me. The person he risked his life to protect for three days. The baby in his belly... Not necessarily his child. But because of that baby. He put the government, the Marquis and his entire reputation on the table. The queen advised the female mandarin next to her.

“Compose phoenix edict.”

"The dowry of the Tham family, sealed according to the original list of the Deputy Thai Palace."

“The right to manage the middle fund of Vinh An Marquis Palace is temporarily assigned to the Tham family.”

"Before giving birth, the Lieu family had to be kept under house arrest at Dong Noan Palace, Kinh Trieu Palace and Phuong Nghi Palace, each side sent people to guard it."

"Without orders from the palace, Bui Tu is not allowed to meet the Lieu family alone."

Bui Tu suddenly raised his head.

“Your highness!”

The Queen's voice became cold.

"Do you still think it's not enough to lose face?"

Bui Tu immediately closed his mouth. The Queen looked at me again.

"You are the Marquis who was married to the Marquis Palace by the palace itself."

“If someone bullies you, it means they are slapping you in the face.”

“But you must remember.”

“Investigate the Marquis Palace... maybe.”

"As for investigating into the palace... you must first consider your own life."

My heart tightened slightly. The Queen knows. The one who knows everything. I prostrated myself on the ground.

“My lord, please remember.”

When stepping out of Phuong Nghi palace. Bui Tu looks like someone who has lost his soul. He walked forward, his steps uneven. The path in the palace is very long. The lipstick wall is so high that it makes people feel stuffy. I hold the phoenix in my hand. But my heart is heavier than before entering the palace. The Queen has protected me. At the same time... Also warned me. The person behind Thua An alley... As expected, he cannot be touched easily. When I got to the palace gate, a small servant hurriedly bumped into me. The blue sleeve suddenly passed by. He lowered his voice and spoke softly.

“March 7th, Tay Uyen apricot forest.”

My steps stopped. He quickly backed away. As if nothing had ever happened. I bow my head. In the sleeve was a small piece of paper. There was only one line of text on it. Lieu Phu Am met people from the Eastern Palace. When I returned to the Marquis Palace, it was already dark. The female official of Phuong Nghi Palace followed the carriage back with me. In her hand she held the Queen's phoenix edict. Up and down, the Marquis Palace all knelt in one yard. Old Lady Bui was sick and sitting in Tho An hall. As soon as she heard the content of the phoenix edict, her face turned a little gray.

“Dowry of Tham family, sealed according to the original list of the Deputy Thai Palace.

“The right to manage the middle fund of Vinh An Marquis Palace is temporarily assigned to the Tham family.”

"Before giving birth, the Lieu family had to be kept under house arrest at Dong Noan Palace, Kinh Trieu Palace and Phuong Nghi Palace, each side assigned guards."

“Vinh An Marquis Bui Tu, without orders, you are not allowed to meet the Lieu family alone.”

The female official finished reading and closed the phoenix edict. The entire hall fell into deathly silence. Bui Tu knelt in front, the blue veins on the back of his hands bulging. Old Lady Bui's voice trembled.

“Your Majesty...did you really say that?”

The female official looked at her calmly.

“If the old lady doesn't believe it, she can personally go to the palace and ask the lady.”

Old Lady Bui choked. I stepped up to receive the phoenix edict.

“Father, I thank you for your grace.”

The female official looked at me.

“The lady still has something to say.”

I bow my head.

“Please teach me.”

"Lady Tham investigated the books, the investigation was the Marquis."

"Don't let unrelated people borrow the Marquis Palace to hide their bad things."

Those words were said very lightly. But Bui Tu's face immediately changed. My heart suddenly sank. The Queen knew about Thua An alley. The more people know about the Eastern Palace. It's not that you won't let me investigate. But tell me to investigate thoroughly. The investigation stopped at the Marquis Palace. But that piece of paper is still in my sleeve.