Chapter 7 — Retired on the same day, I turned around and married the Regent

He closed his eyes, seemingly gathering his remaining strength. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes and his gaze fell on me again. His voice was very quiet. I hesitated for a moment, then finally did as he said and walked to the edge of the bed. The legs are still a bit tender. He raised his uninjured right arm, his movements somewhat slow. I thought he wanted to say something. Unexpectedly, he just reached out towards the delicate jade box placed on the low table next to it. The lid of the box opens. Inside are several soft white cotton towels. He picked one up and brought it towards me. His eyes stopped on my forehead and temples that were drenched in sweat. I was stunned. That action was completely beyond my expectations. I originally thought he would ask about my medical skills, or warn me of something.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

I received the towel. Her fingertips accidentally touched his fingers. Cold as ice. I lowered my eyes and quietly wiped the sweat from my face.

"The acupuncture technique you just used..." He suddenly spoke, his voice a bit more stable, carrying a questioning look. "And that bottle of medicinal herbs... are not common techniques. Did Tham Thien Son teach you?"

I calmly admitted. There is no need to hide this matter.

"When I was young, I learned a few things from my grandfather. Most of them were just superficial exercises to strengthen my body and regulate my blood. Just now... in an urgent situation, I used the method of dispelling the cold recorded in my grandfather's manual. The method was still clumsy, causing the Royal Family to suffer pain."

Remembering his painful roar from earlier. Our hearts are still restless.

"Clumsy?" Ta Vo Cuu chuckled softly. The laughter touched the wound, making him frown slightly, but his eyes brightened a bit, carrying excitement as if he had met an enemy. "You can suppress the 'father's book' and even the Royal Hospital can't do anything about it. Are your words 'clumsy' slapping this king's face, or are you slapping the other Thai doctors?"

He paused for a moment, his eyes becoming deeper.

“That bottle of medicinal herbs... was prepared for the Queen Mother?”

My heart clenched slightly, knowing I couldn't hide it from him.

"Yes. I looked through the Queen Mother's pulse and found that her head wind problem seemed to be caused by the cold and evil accumulated for a long time on the top of her head, quite similar to the 'cold condensation yin' condition recorded in my grandfather's handwritten note. Therefore, I tried using extremely positive medicinal herbs, combined with warm and spicy herbs to clear the throat, and prepared this bottle of elixir. I originally intended to try the method of massaging acupuncture points for external use... It's just that the medicinal properties are too strong, I still don't dare. Use it freely on the phoenix body.”

"Han Dinh Quyet Am..." Ta Vo Cuu repeated softly, seemingly pondering the meaning of those four words, his eyes looking at me with even more profound meaning. "You really have a heart. Today's medicine bottle saved my king's life."

His voice suddenly changed, carrying an order that no disobeying was allowed.

"From tomorrow, every day you will go to Vo Cuu Cu to change medicine and do acupuncture for this king. The Queen Mother's medicine will continue to be prepared. If you need anything, go directly to Vuong Duc Phuc, the medicine warehouse in the palace is at your disposal."

“Yes, King.”

I bowed my head in response. I understood very clearly in my heart, after what happened Tonight, it seems I have initially proven my worth, temporarily standing firm on his heels.

“Also…” He suddenly added, his voice lowered, carrying a complex emotion that was hard to describe. “Today... thank you.”

I suddenly raised my head and met his eyes. There is no more scrutiny and coldness in it. Only a piece of serenity remains... gratitude? There was even a hint of... Fear after escaping death's door?

“Your Majesty has said too much.” I quickly lowered my head. “That is my duty.”

"Duty?"

He seemed to laugh softly again, carrying some self-deprecation.

"This king married you, it was just a transaction. You really don't have to..."

“King.”

I interrupted him, my voice calm but extremely determined.

"Regardless of the original cause, the Royal Family has given me a place to settle down in peace, helping me avoid the situation of being lost on the streets and being humiliated by others. I am not someone who does not know how to be grateful. I will definitely do my best for the wound of the Royal Family."

Ta Vo Cuu looked at me for a long time without saying anything. In the palace, there was only the sound of candles burning.

“Tham Tinh Dan.”

Finally he spoke, calling my full name, his voice low and solemn.

"From today, you are my Royal Princess, Ta Vo Cuu. In the Royal Palace, no one dares to disrespect you. Besides the Royal Palace... there is this King here."