Chapter 3 — Silver Hanh Falls, Silver Hanh is Born Again

Reluctantly, I can only obey her wishes. But on the afternoon of the fourth day, I heard the news that she was punished. She is the person given to the Crown Prince by His Majesty, and must serve closely. Special status, not being a master but still having to be treated with respect. But I don't know what the Crown Prince is busy with, as if he has forgotten her existence. So she, just like me, was assigned to work in the garden. Those palace servants were extremely good at looking at other people's faces. Seeing that Ngan Hanh was not favored, they blatantly bullied her. Sometimes I would say a few words to help her, but instead she glared at me. When we arrived, Ngan Hanh was lying face down on the couch, her waist and hips were hazy and covered in blood. Blood stains stained the entire palace red, each drop of blood slowly dripped down the edge of the shirt. Even though the relationship between me and her is not considered close, I always have an indescribable feeling of closeness with her. My eyes opened wide and I saw Ngan Hanh biting the flesh of her lips so hard that I almost felt like the person suffering the punishment was myself. The eunuch stopped me, not allowing me to move forward. My hands trembled non-stop. Reliving another life, that ungrateful person is still truly an ungrateful person. Waiting until the executioners had all dispersed, I then stepped forward to help her. Ngan Hanh's face was pale, completely bloodless. His forehead was covered with thick beads of sweat, and it was so painful that he started talking nonsense. I did not dare to delay, I alone helped her return to her place of residence. The road wasn't far, yet not a single person was willing to come help me. I don't blame them either. In the palace, knowing how to take care of yourself is the best way to survive. Finally returned to the room. I put Ngan Hanh on the bed, then ran to the Thai hospital. No imperial physician would save a concubine. So what we want is just to find some medicine to heal the wound. The rules of the Royal Hospital are extremely strict. I waited for a long time and still couldn't find an opportunity. Just as I was about to turn back, a voice suddenly called me back.

"Is it you? Why are you here?"

Looking at the familiar face in front of me, joy immediately rose in my heart. Before, I had heard news about him but couldn't find him. I didn't expect that today, because I was looking for medicine for Ngan Hanh, I met him. This person is the guard who mistook me for Ngan Hanh a few days ago. I impatiently grabbed his sleeve:

"I want to find some medicine, Ngan Hanh is injured."

After hearing what I said, the guard immediately frowned. He told me to wait a moment. Not long after, he brought a bottle of healing medicine and gave it to me. Before leaving, I asked him what his name was. He looked at me a few times before answering:

“Lin Yao.”

After thanking him, I quickly left. But after returning, I did not see Ngan Hanh anywhere. Only after asking did I know. Her Highness has placed her at Phuong Nghi Palace to recuperate. My heart immediately made a "thud" sound. Phuong Nghi Palace is a palace where only the Crown Princess can live. I looked at the bottle of medicine in my hand and thought, that's good. At least Ngan Hanh's life was saved. Time It will be a month later when I see Ngan Hanh again. Just as the palace was letting the maids out of the palace, the palace maids' residence became extremely noisy and bustling. Ngan Hanh changed into another outfit. She was surrounded by a group of maids as she walked over. I bowed my head in worship. While passing by me, Ngan Hanh suddenly stopped walking, she grabbed my hand. Interested in asking:

“Ah Hanh, how are you these days?”

I was suddenly stunned for a moment, she had never been this close to me before. I nodded:

“The slave is still very good.”

When she still wanted to say something more, the guard next to Crown Prince Phong Tran walked over tiredly. After standing firm, the guard opened his mouth to speak.

"Your Highness's edict, please invite Miss Ngan Hanh to serve you tonight."

My heart was instantly tensed, I raised my head to look at Ngan Hanh. I don't dare to imagine whether Ngan Hanh will go down my old path or not.