Chapter 8 — On the Day of Judgment, I Jumped into the Lake to Escape the Tribulation

The burning effect of the medicine makes my consciousness become hazy. I called out softly:

“King…”

Tieu Ky An suddenly stopped. He picked me up, placed me on the soft tower in the carriage, and squeezed a wet towel to cover my forehead. The effect of the medicine had completely kicked in, my whole body felt hot and uncomfortable, and I kept leaning closer to him unconsciously.

“Tham Lan Tri.”

He supported my shoulders, not letting me continue to move wildly, his voice was low and hoarse:

“You bear with it a bit, I'll take you to find the royal doctor.”

The horse carriage sped along Truong An Street, the sound of the horses' hooves was like heavy raindrops falling. He suddenly lowered his head, his forehead gently touching mine, his hot breath blowing on my face.

“Tham Lan Tri.”

His voice was very light.

“I will marry you.”

The carriage stopped in front of the gate of Than Vuong's palace. Tieu Ky An hugged me and strode quickly inside. The royal physician was hastily called from the private palace, trembling and trembling to check my pulse, then wrote a prescription. Tieu Ky An personally fed me the medicine, a bowl of bitter medicine was drunk, the medicinal properties finally gradually receded. I fell asleep dreamily. By the time I woke up again, it was already bright outside. Tieu Ky An sat next to the bed, a dark blue color appeared under his eyes, obviously having been awake all night. Seeing me wake up, he finally let out a long breath.

“It's okay.”

So Hanh was offered a harp. The crimes of harlotry are many, from tolerating servants to harm others, to secretly appropriating land, from indulging in alcohol, partying with prostitutes, to cheating in examinations, large and small, combined to list more than ten crimes. The chapter was presented by a young royal historian of the Royal Palace, it is said that the meaning behind it was the intention of the God King. After the Emperor read the chapter, Long Nhan was furious and immediately ordered the Third Company to judge the case together. After that, the old stories of Dinh Vien Hau in the Northwest region were also turned over by others. In my previous life, all of this never happened. In the previous life, Dinh Vien Marquis Palace remained glorious for more than ten years, until the old Marquis passed away, So Hanh inherited the title, still a prestigious family with status in the capital. But in this life, it is finally their turn to taste the taste of personal failure and fame. When Tieu Ky An came to the courtyard to look for me, he brought a jar of wine.

“A little congratulations?”

He placed the wine jar on the stone table and poured a cup himself. I sat down and poured myself a cup. Wine is very strong. As soon as it entered the throat, it was like a hot stream of fire going down, causing me to choke so much that I coughed continuously. Tieu Ky An sitting next to me burst out laughing and gave me a handkerchief.

“I have something to tell you.”

He put down the wine cup and hesitated for a moment.

“What?”

“I want to marry her.”

He especially emphasized:

"It's to marry her to be the main concubine."

My hand holding the cup of wine suddenly stopped.

“King.”

I looked at him and slowly spoke:

“Are you because of what happened ten years ago, or…”

"I didn't marry you to repay your kindness."

Tieu Ky An interrupted me, his voice serious but sincere.

“I really like you.”

I bowed my head, looking at the cup of wine in my hand. The amber wine reflects the sunlight, swaying back and forth, just like my mood at the moment. I don't know how to answer. I know my thoughts clearly. From the moment he stood by the lake and gave me the outer shell, my heart was soon inclined towards him. But knowing is one thing. Saying it out loud is another matter.

“King.”

I said softly:

“Please give me a little more time.”

He nodded, not continuing to ask anymore. After he left, I sat alone in the yard, drinking all that wine. Sister, I don't know when you stepped forward and took the cup of wine in my hand.

“The Divine King has come to ask for his hand?”

I raised my head to look at my sister. There was no surprise on her face, only a look of understanding. It's like she knew this day would come.

“How do you know?”

“He asked someone to bring you a letter.”

"Tell him he wants to marry you, ask if you agree or not."

I was stunned. Before coming to ask my opinion, he asked his sister first. He respects my only relative. He treats my sister like a real family member.