Chapter 4 — The Day I Retired, I Reversed My Destiny

Coincidentally, this former royal historian was Co Yen's fellow student. Recently, he had been jumping around, helping Co Yen say a lot of bad things about me. I listened to my father's words, and a plan gradually formed in my heart. I spoke up.

“When I go to court today, can I bring my child with me?”

Parents were a bit surprised.

“From ancient times until now, there has never been a precedent for a woman entering the court.”

"You can stand outside the palace, don't go in."

My voice was calm, but extremely determined.

"I want to see with my own eyes how Co Yen ended up being ruined."

Father looked at me and finally nodded. The carriage entering the palace was more stable than I imagined. I sat next to my father, closing my eyes to meditate. Father didn't say anything, he knew I needed time to digest my hatred and sharpen the blade in my heart. The carriage stopped in front of the palace gate. Hundreds of officials had already arrived, three or five people gathered in one place, waiting to enter the court. My father led me out of the car. In an instant, all eyes turned to this direction. There is surprise, there is pity, there is contempt, there is laughter at the pain of others. The story of me being retired by Co Yen on the street yesterday, I'm afraid has spread throughout the capital. I became the laughing stock of everyone. I don't pay attention to those eyes. I just quietly followed my father, step by step, walking towards Thai Hoa Dien - the place that symbolizes the supreme power of the great nation. Co Yen also came. He was wearing a brand new official uniform, his demeanor was cheerful, as if he was having some great joy. Next to him were surrounded by several colleagues, including the former royal historian. When they saw me, they first froze, then an undisguised sarcasm appeared on their faces.

“Oh, isn't this Miss To?”

The former king opened his mouth, his tone was yin and yang strange.

"So, you're retired but you still have the face to go to the palace?"

“Could it be that you want to ask His Majesty to be your master?”

"Don't dream anymore! From ancient times until now, women's retirement has always been due to lack of virtue. Your Majesty is a wise man, how can you support an abandoned woman like you!"

Co Yen stood to the side, a proud smile on the corner of her lips. He looked at me, his eyes filled with a sense of superiority and superiority. It seems to be saying: look, To Van Khanh, leave me, you are nothing. I'm not angry at all. I even smiled at him.

“The pre-royal historian is right.”

“I really came to ask your Majesty to take charge.”

“It's just, it's not for me, it's for Sir Gu.”

Co Yen and Tien Ngu Su were both stunned.

"Master Gu endured many hardships, married a virtuous wife with flaws, patiently endured three years, and finally escaped the sea of suffering."

"Such a noble demeanor, worthy of being an example for hundreds of officials."

“I came here today, just to ask Your Majesty to kindly ‘reward’ Sir Gu.”

I spoke sincerely and earnestly, as if I was truly thinking about him. Co Yen's face changed. From my smile, he read a hint of danger. But he couldn't understand what danger a woman who had been stepped on under his feet could bring. He just thinks I'm trying to show off my prestige.

“To Van Khanh, don't lie here and make fun of us!”

He shouted loudly.

"You broke the law and were abandoned by me. You sowed the wind and reaped the storm!"

“Today, we will immediately On the court, I request Your Majesty to announce your crimes to the whole world, to make your name right!"

"Okay."

I nodded. The bell rang and the palace gate opened wide. Hundreds of officials lined up and entered one after another. Father walked in the front, his body straight as a pine tree. I stopped outside the palace. According to regulations, I couldn't go in. But my position is very good, I can just pass through the wide open door and see the situation inside. I saw Co Yen holding a medal and walking in with her head held high. I see a person sitting on a dragon chair, wearing a yellow dragon robe. That's my uncle. Emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty, Li Chenggan. Looking at him today, he doesn't seem to be in a good mood. My uncle usually seems peaceful, but those who know him well know that the more expressionless he is, the more angry he is. It seems that my father sent someone to the palace last night to inform me in advance. A good play, about to open. The royal court begins. After discussing some routine politics, Co Yen stepped out of the line. He knelt in the middle of the hall, both hands holding the medal high.

“Initiate Your Majesty! God, the Hanlin Institute is preparing Co Yen, there is something that needs to be done!”

The uncle's voice came from inside the palace, but there was no sound of joy or anger.

“Standard.”

Co Yen cleared his throat and began his exciting performance.

“I want to marry my wife, To Thi!”

"I'm the Prime Minister's daughter, but I have no virtue!"

“First, pure jealousy! Out of pity for the young lady Lieu Nhu Yen's pitiful life, I wanted to accept her as a concubine, but To Thi tried every way to stop her, her words were harsh, and she completely lacked the temper of her mother!"

“Second, being unfilial to your wife! My mother has been seriously ill in bed for a long time, but Thi To is the daughter-in-law, but she has never devotedly served me, often complaining, and conflicting words!

“Third, impeccable morals! To Thi's mother is just a businessman, To Thi has seen and heard from a young age, her whole body is filled with the smell of money, she is insatiable with money, considers my inheritance as her own, squandering it freely!”

"Fourth, three years without children, cut off the fire of my Co family!"