Chapter 5 — The day I was left behind in the abandoned temple, the Princess kicked in the door to welcome me home

On the contrary, it also made her have a bit more sharp spirit. She walked into the room. His eyes scanned the room. Scan over my father. Scanning Tan Chieu. Sweeping through the trembling families. Her eyes stopped on the Huyen Thiet Order in my hand. The moment I saw that order card. Her expression immediately became serious. No hesitation. She knelt on one knee to the ground. Right hand placed in front of chest. Perform the most solemn military ceremony.

“Deputy commander of the Huyen Giap Army, Giang Van…”

“Seeking the Young Master!”

Her voice was clear. Each word resonated like the sound of gold and stone hitting each other. Carry respect that comes from the bottom of your heart.

“Let the Young Master be frightened.”

“Subordinates are late.”

“A crime worthy of death.”

I look at her. Look again at the row after row of Black Armored Guards behind. Then he looked at Tan Chieu who was shaking like a leaf on the ground. Something seemed to be connecting in my head. I was like... I understood something. My father finally responded. He suddenly rushed forward. Strong on the outside, weak on the inside, but shouting loudly.

“Who are you!”

“Who let you storm into the Marquis palace!”

“Giang Van, right?”

“Do you know who I am?”

“I am the reigning Marquis of Vinh An!”

“You dare…”

Giang Van slowly stood up. From start to finish. She never looked at my father once. It's like the other party basically doesn't exist. She just coldly ordered the subordinates behind her.

“Clear out those who are not involved.”

Two female soldiers immediately stepped forward. One person on the left. One person on the right. Directly hold my father's arms tightly.

“You dare!”

My father is still screaming. Still struggling. But his strength was in front of these strictly trained soldiers. Really no different than a child. He was dragged out. No one held back. No one was polite. After dealing with my father. Giang Van just walked in front of me. Then slowly squat down. Her eyes fell on my feet. Falling onto the mixed flesh and blood that was almost shapeless. That moment. A cold murderous aura flashed in her eyes. Even though it only appeared for a moment. But we can still see it.

“Who did it?”

The voice is very light. But underneath that calmness is suppressed anger. I shook my head. Let's talk about those things now. It no longer makes sense. She looked at me for a moment. In the end, I didn't ask anymore. Just carefully bend down. Gently remove the dry bandage on my leg. Her movements are very light. So light that others can't believe it. Completely unlike someone who wields a sword all year round. Not like a general who has been on the battlefield. She took out a small bottle of medicine from her chest. Then carefully sprinkle each layer of medicinal powder onto the wound. The medicine just touched the skin. A cool feeling immediately spread. The burning pain from before quickly subsided.

“Young master.”

She called softly.

“As soon as the Chief Princess grasped your situation…he specially sent his subordinates to pick you up.”

“You're running a fever.”

“Your Highness the First Princess has ordered a doctor to be prepared.”

“The palanquin has also been prepared.”

Speaking of this. Her eyes became softer. The voice also lowered. It's like comforting a child It took many years to be found.

“We…”

“Let's go home.”

What a warm word. But at the same time, how ironic. Giang Van took off her cloak and carefully put it on her body. The cloak still retains warmth. It also partly prevents the cold from seeping into the bones. Then, she turned around. Turn your back to me. Then slowly squat down.

“Young master, I have offended you.”

I gently lay down on her back. That back is very strong. Strangely steady. Like a high mountain. Like even if the sky were to fall, it wouldn't fall. She carried me. One step at a time. Take me out of the cage that has imprisoned me for eighteen years. In the courtyard. My father was pressed to the ground by two female soldiers. Completely unable to move. When you see me. His eyes were bloodshot. It was so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

“Tham Chieu Ninh!”

“You naughty woman!”

“Don't you dare go!”

I lay on Giang Van's back and turned my head to look at him. I said nothing. Not even a word was said. Just look at a stranger with your eyes. Look at him calmly.