Chapter 5 — Remarry to a Good Husband

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I once climbed a high branch, but in the end I was abandoned. Mother and son separated, missing each other day and night. I decided not to step into the fire pit again. I said: "I see that there is no female servant next to your Highness, and there is also no female housekeeper in the courtyard."

“Your Highness also knows that although I come from a rural background, I used to be the head of a large family for several years. Now I have no means of livelihood. I respectfully request that Your Highness accept me.”

Trieu Phung An's eyes flashed with surprise. He carefully evaluated me, and finally curled his lips and smiled coldly:

“What a thoughtful calculation.”

“But my words have value, if I promise, I keep it.”

Just like that, I found my way into Trieu Phung An's side. There are no women in his backyard, his attendants are all guards. After officially taking office, I worked carefully, reservedly and served. I think very clearly. Trieu Phung An is one of the most noble people in the world. Even better than Ta Duc in the past. If I can be seen by him with different eyes, then my identity will also become dignified, and maybe I will have the opportunity to reunite with Niem Nhi. At first, Trieu Phung An was still cautious and did not let me get close. But we believe that flowing water wears away stones. Just like when I was a child, I followed my parents to process herbs. First, pick up the ripe herbs, remove dirt, impurities and unusable parts. Wash, dry, pound, and decoct. Step by step, step by step. No need to rush. Spring passes and fall comes. One time, after I came to report on daily work, just as I was about to leave, Trieu Phung An suddenly said:

“You really know how to be patient.”

That sentence was taken as a compliment. The days passed peacefully. Trieu Phung An also gradually became more gentle with me, sometimes even inspired to give me brooches, earrings, snacks - all precious things. I happily accepted it, just considering it as a favor from my master. But the official situation is unstable and events are unpredictable. As the little emperor grew older, the court was filled with nobles and nobles, and Trieu Phung An's position became more and more awkward. The number of assassinations is also higher than in previous years. In the palace, several more highly skilled doctors appeared. When they treated the injured guard, I took the opportunity to learn a lot. The guard who warned me jokingly exclaimed:

“Back then I misunderstood you!”

“I thought you liked our highness and wanted to cling to it to claim your status.”

"I didn't expect that you really only wanted to be a manager. After a few years of your coming, we had so many winter shirts. All of our brothers thank you!"

Just when I thought the future was bright, the Little Emperor sent down two beauties. Previously, there were also beauties offered, but Trieu Phung An refused them all. But this time, it's different. Trieu Phung An intends to refuse:

"The back yard god has a beloved wife, she has a jealous temper..."

As a result, not only could he not refuse, but he also had to actually find a jealous wife to put in the backyard to cover up the lie he had just told.

“Me?”

I pointed to my nose and confirmed with Trieu Phung An: "Me?" Trieu Phung An leisurely sipped tea and said:

“You are the most reasonable choice.”

"Back then, when you climbed up Ta Duc, you already had a reputation as a vixen, and later you even stopped him from accepting concubines."

Heaven and earth testify. Ta Duc himself wanted to keep Tham Trieu Trieu's virginity, but the bad reputation of "jealousy" fell on him. I kept a straight face and did not answer. The guard next to him advised:

“It's easy for Miss Van to pretend to be a lady hand, the housekeeper's power is in the lady's hands."

“You have a pure heart towards His Highness, surely nothing will really happen, just consider it an extra job.”

It makes sense. The more I think about it, the more settled I feel. It's just... no one noticed Trieu Phung An's unhappy eyes.

8

Not long after that. Trieu Phung An was drugged by two beauties given by the little emperor. When he lay on my bed, his body was as soft as water, his mouth still saying:

“Don't dream about it, I'm not interested in you.”

I step closer step by step, seeing pearly white teeth biting dark red lips, my body trembling non-stop. Under the brocade blanket is a body worth admiring. Firm muscles, clear lines, eight abdominal muscles clearly visible. Unfortunately... he knows how to talk.

“Don't be too proud.”

“There was an ear in the wall, so I had to come to your room—”

“Chat!”

I swung my hand and slapped him. Trieu Phung An looked at me stunned. I already wanted to do that. But still maintaining a respectful look on his face, he explained:

“Hit him once, help him wake up.”