Chapter 4 — Remarry to a Good Husband

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The first time I met Trieu Phung An was in Giang Nam. Small bridge with flowing water. Fog and smoke. Those beautiful scenes of Jiangnan have nothing to do with our first meeting. The sound of crying shook the sky, the smell of blood rushed straight into my nose. Gold and silver pile up like mountains, and beauties gather in groups. It's the scene where Trieu Phung An is confiscating someone's house. The officer shouted: "Those who do not have a duty, get out of the way!" I originally intended to leave, but was captivated by the dazzling light of the jewels, and my steps slowed down a bit. Just in time, I saw the oppressed man suddenly stand up and spray hidden weapons towards Trieu Phung An. The poisonous gas. Trieu Phung An came to confiscate without bringing a doctor. In just a few breaths, the poisoned area on his body turned purple and black. I risked my life to step out and volunteer to save him. My parents passed away early, my father used to be a physician in the village, my mother was a nurse. Since childhood, I have been familiar with my ears and eyes, thanks to that I was able to save Ta Duc in the past. At that time, I thought: if I could save such a big person, not to mention the confiscated gold and silver, just the money bag at his waist would be worth a reward for me. Unexpectedly, this does not bring any benefit, it only brings suffering to the body. Not only was he not rewarded, but he was also arrested. Just after finishing the treatment, Trieu Phung An's face improved. In the blink of an eye, he turned around and asked me if I was an accomplice of the assassin. Just like that, I was detained for more than ten days. Until Trieu Phung An investigated my background, including the fact that I was married to Ta Duc, and then he retired. Only after proving innocence will we be released. I was about to leave, but was stopped. Trieu Phung An's subordinates said apologetically:

"Miss Van, my lord told me to compensate you well."

Trieu Phung An was not present at that time, his subordinates did not dare to let me go easily, so they treated me as an honored guest and entertained me. We live rich and angry days. About two or three months later, Trieu Phung An slowly returned. He has completely forgotten my existence. But no one mentioned him. The mansion he lives in in Giang Nam is so large that you can get lost and never encounter me. I waited for several days, but he didn't come. So, we continue to live rich and stressful days. Not until half a year later. One day. I'm with some familiar maids going to the pond to catch carp. A fish struggled violently, jumped out of my hand, and flew straight into the face of Trieu Phung An who was passing by. The scene immediately fell silent. The maids did not dare to breathe loudly. I'm shaking like a leaf. Only the innocent carp was still struggling under his feet. Trieu Phung An looked at me coldly. There was murderous intent in his eyes. Panicked, I had to use the gift of saving my life as encouragement.

“Your Highness, do you still remember the grace that saved your life a year ago?”

As soon as he finished speaking, the guard next to him took a breath of cold air. Trieu Phung An's sharp eyes swept towards me. After a while, he finally spoke up:

"That story is true. I'm not the person who repays kindness with hatred. If you have any requests, just say so."

My eyes lit up. He probably thought I would ask too much, with a bit of coldness in his eyes, so he added: "Think carefully before speaking." I was just about to open my mouth when the guard next to me kindly reminded me:

“Miss Van, Her Highness is busy with official matters every day, and is not close to women sharp…”

To be fair, Trieu Phung An truly has an outstanding appearance. But he was so fierce and his aura so cold that people didn't dare to look closely. Under his cold eyes, I carefully considered and then spoke:

“I see that there is no female attendant next to your highness—”