Chapter 5 — Pho Ma ran towards Thanh Mai, and I left Truong An

But he could no longer smile like his old handsome appearance. The young man is a flower detective and has a brilliant spirit. I never told him that he and I didn't fall in love as soon as we met. Before spring, the royal brother had his first child. In our joy, an emptiness that is hard to name arises. So I went out alone to hunt. Unexpectedly, the path was blocked by a few scoundrels on the official path. It was a tall scholar who was preparing for the exam who stood up and struggled with them a few times before I was able to escape without having to draw my sword and see blood. I remember that person. At Quynh Lam's banquet, I saw him again. The Emperor immediately gave us a kiss. I always thought that the royal brother treated me so well, he must have clearly investigated Co Lien Sinh's background. Never thought the truth would be so wild. Before this illness was completely cured, Yen So, who was about to leave the capital, came to see me one last time.

“The saint is afraid that you will marry me, Chieu Duong.”

"It's very difficult to find a man who suits her wishes, and without power in his hands, of course he can't wait."

Yen So was extremely disappointed with his brother, determined to resign, and wanted to travel the mountains and rivers. That year, we were both twenty-five years old. The little general Yen, once famous for shaking up the capital, has not yet married. I don't hold him back, I just want him to be at peace. Before and after as one. At least, he told me the truth. As for the other things, time has passed and there is no need to expose them any further. Co Lien Sinh looked at me and asked softly:

“Your Highness, Commander Yen… is gone?”

I still nodded. He breathed a sigh of relief, a ray of hope shining between his eyebrows.

“Fortunately, your highness is okay,” he said, “Your Highness, I don't want to have to leave you again.”

“Please use the remaining time of my life to atone for your sins.”

The rain got heavier and heavier, and he finally stood up and was about to walk towards me. His clothes were soaked, and although his figure had become much thinner, he was still the familiar figure of yesteryear. But I raised my hand to stop him.

“Co Lien Sinh, I lost my memory during those three years, I almost died.”

Amidst his increasingly rapid breathing, I finished the remaining words:

“There is also a new son-in-law.”

“I approve of that person.”

Co Lien Sinh went crazy. According to the report of the secret guard who followed him, he first went to find Lam Cu. Pulling out his sword and pointing it straight at her, he questioned harshly, why did he want to take my life?

"That year, her parents passed away from illness and entrusted her to me. Have you forgotten? I only promised to take care of you for the rest of my life. From beginning to end, there was never a marriage contract between us!"

Lam Cu choked up and cried, his voice soft:

"But... but it's obvious that you have the heart to judge me. If it wasn't the mind to judge, why did you still take me to be treated for my muteness when the princess went missing?"

Her illness is a legacy left from the year her parents passed away. Co Lien Sinh staggered as if about to fall. That one sentence brought tears to his face. Immediately after that, he changed his tone to be strict and told her. That time was the last time he saw her. He understood very well that His Majesty would not let the princess fall into a situation where there was no one to protect her. He believes that the princess will definitely return safely. It should have been that way. We should just suffered a few scares, then struggled to return to Truong An, continuing to be a peaceful princess. As for him, he broke off his old relationship, stayed in his hometown of Giang Nam, prepared the wedding clothes for me, saw her off, and then returned to the capital alone. But I returned with a body full of illness. It was Lam Cu who harmed me. He was bored telling old stories. He used to resent me. But it's not just because of Lam Cu. According to the rules of this court, the royal concubine could join the court as an official. He is the son of a fallen family, determined to revive the family. Marrying a princess is not inherently a bad thing. As for Lam Cu, he plans to try to make up for it and help her find a nice place to live. But when he actually stepped into the court, he vaguely realized it. In this life, he will no longer have the opportunity to make a name for himself. Because the marriage was ordered by the gods, originally to restrain the princess's power.