Chapter 10 — Retired on the same day, I turned around and married the Regent

The Queen Mother leaned weakly against the soft pillow, her gentle eyes resting on her, carrying the gratitude of someone who had just escaped death's door and also profound scrutiny.

“Good child... what's your... name?”

“My concubine Tham Tinh Dan.”

I respectfully replied.

“Tham Tinh Dan...”

The Queen Mother repeated softly once, then turned her eyes to Ta Vo Cuu who was quietly standing next to the bed, her gaze becoming full of meaning.

“Vo Cuu... you... married a good princess..."

Ta Vo Cuu's tense face finally completely calmed down. He walked to the bed, held the Queen Mother's hand, his voice was low and gentle.

"Please rest assured and rest in peace, Tinh Dan... she's very good."

He raised his head. His eyes surpassed everyone. Falling straight on people. That look. It's no longer just about inspection and recognition. But there is also an appreciation that weighs a thousand pounds. It's like looking at a treasure.

“Pass on my will!”

The excited Emperor stood up, his voice resounding.

"Regent Princess Tham Thi Tinh Dan, miraculous hand of humanity, has the merit of saving the Queen Mother! Rewarded one thousand taels of gold, one hundred brocade trees, a Nam Hai pearl box! Also awarded the sign 'Magical hand of humanity', hanging at the Royal Palace!"

“I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!”

I knelt down to give thanks. Everything finally ended. Although the Queen Mother's headache has not been completely cured, thanks to the bottle of specially prepared herbal medicine and the method of acupuncture massage passed down by me, the number of attacks and the level of pain have been greatly reduced. Inside the palace and outside the palace, rumors about the Regent Princess possessing peerless medical skills and miraculous healing skills quickly spread everywhere. Even my past as an abandoned woman was greatly faded by that brilliant halo, and even became a testament to the saying "having eyes without eyes". Everyone said. Ninh Vien Hau is truly blind. What he threw away was not scum. Clearly a pearl still covered in dust. Ta Vo Cuu's attitude towards me also changed clearly. It is no longer just a matter of distant politeness between collaborators. He will ask about my preparation of medicinal herbs. There were times when I was so tired while preparing medicine for the Queen Mother that I fell asleep right on the table, and he just quietly put a cloak around my shoulders. Occasionally we meet in the Royal Palace. He will stop walking. Ask a question.

“Is medicine preparation going well today?”

His voice was still very calm. But his eyes had more warmth. The maids and servants at Tinh Ngo Uyen were even more respectful to the point of being almost careful in every word and gesture. The vaguely searching eyes in the former Royal Palace. Now they have all turned into awe. Everything seems to be developing in a good direction. Until the party in the palace that day. To congratulate the Queen Mother's phoenix body on good progress, a grand banquet was held in the palace. As the Regent Princess who has just made a great contribution, I am of course also on the invitation list. This is the first time I officially appeared before the highest power circle in the capital as a Royal Princess. The banquet palace is extremely luxurious. The melodious sound of the flute. The jade cup was raised and lowered continuously. I wore splendid palace attire befitting my status, sitting below Ta Vo Cuu. Today he is wearing a dark black royal python robe, with a calm demeanor Stable, much more majestic than usual. During the banquet, there were constantly noble monks and courtiers who came forward to drink wine. In every sentence, every word, there is no shortage of flattery and probing words for the "Dieu Thu Vuong Phi" that is me. Ta Vo Cuu did not say much. But every time someone respects my wine. He remained motionless and his voice stopped me. Or just leisurely say a sentence.

“The princess is not good at drinking.”

Then directly help us refuse. That protection. Falling into the eyes of thoughtful people. The meaning was so clear. I just feel like a piece of porcelain placed on the highest place for everyone to see. The whole person is not natural. I'm reluctant to socialize. I just hope this party ends soon. Just as the banquet was about halfway through, I excused myself to change my clothes. Guided by the palace maid, we walked through the winding corridors, heading towards the sacred room in the heavenly palace. The palace is dim, the night wind gently carries cold air. Just turned a corner of the hallway. A figure suddenly rushed out from the darkness, blocking right in front of me! The familiar scent mixed with the strong smell of alcohol immediately came. I didn't have time to take precautions, I took a step back in surprise, and looked carefully. My whole body felt like blood was rushing straight to the top of my head, and then it quickly turned cold. It's Luc Thanh Nhuong! Obviously he had drunk quite a bit of alcohol. The mandarin's uniform was wrinkled, his collar was wide open, and his bloodshot eyes stared at me. The once handsome face was now unbearably haggard, with stubble and stubble, filled with depression and... an almost crazy stubbornness.

“Tinh Dan!”