Chapter 10 — The Disabled Crown Prince scolded me for not knowing how to be honest

EXTERNAL STORY 3 In Dai Thinh, there is a secret that everyone from civil and military mandarins to palace eunuchs all understand implicitly in their hearts. His Majesty the Emperor has two people who absolutely must not offend. One is Queen Tan Ngoc. The second is little princess Ha Niem Niem. Offending the Queen may even receive a cold look. But offending the little princess... Then I can only pray for my own blessings. Because the little princess is a treasure cherished by the whole world, and is even more so the person the Emperor loves to the core. On the tide. Ha Lam sat on a long chair. One sentence from him can decide the fate of countless people. When the civil and military officials saw him, they all had to bow their heads and pay respects, and even the old officials of the three dynasties had to show some respect. But when entering the harem. Things are completely different. That day, Ha Lam had just finished handling business matters, and before he had time to take a sip of tea, he heard the sound of clattering footsteps outside. Next. A small figure wearing a red dress, cheeks as plump as small dumplings, with both hands on her waist, with a fiery spirit, walked into the hall. Behind her was a group of palace maids with panic-stricken faces.

“Your Highness, you are a bit slow…”

“Princess, don't be angry…”

But Ha Niem Niem didn't listen at all. She walked straight in front of Ha Lam. Round eyes just like Tan Ngoc stared at him. Ha Lam was reviewing the chapter, when he saw his daughter coming, he immediately smiled and reached out.

"Is Niem Niem here? Come here quickly so that father can hug you."

Not only did the little princess not come running. On the contrary, take a step back. She snorted, her little face tensing up.

“No hugs!”

The smile on Ha Lam's face stiffened. The more Ha Niem Niem thought about it, the angrier he became. This afternoon, she was playing in the royal garden and accidentally heard some old palace maids telling old stories. They said that that year his father was very bad. The emperor's father did not like his mother. The day they got married, they even used a rooster to worship on their behalf. And scolded the mother-in-law for being a bad person. The queen's mother suffered a lot of self-pity because of her father. Hearing that, Ha Niem Niem was so angry that his eyes turned red. Her mother is the person she loves the most. Yet the emperor's father dared to bully his mother. Unforgivable! Thinking of this, she raised her head and said seriously:

“Father, you made a mistake.”

Ha Lam blinked. In all his years of fighting in the royal court, fighting against traitors, he has never been afraid. But at this moment, looking at the small face exactly like Tan Ngoc seriously questioning him, he suddenly had a bad feeling.

“What mistake did your father commit?”

Ha Niem Niem put her hands on her hips.

“That year the mother-in-law cried!”

“He even used a rooster to marry his mother!”

“You even scolded your mother!”

Every time she said a word, her voice got a little louder. By the last sentence, my eyes were filled with tears. It was like the person being bullied wasn't Tan Ngoc that year, but her. The whole main hall was as quiet as paper. The eunuchs bowed their heads low. They had only one thought in their hearts. The little ancestor has turned over the old story. Ha Lam coughed softly.

“Nien Niem, this…”

“No explanation allowed!”

The little princess immediately interrupted.

“Father kneel down!”

A sentence rang out. Everyone was stunned. This is the leader of the world. He is the heavenly son of Dai Thinh. Who dares to tell him to kneel? But the person who said that was the little princess. Ha Lam silent for a moment. Under the unbelievable eyes of the palace servants, he actually lifted up the hem of his shirt. The eunuchs almost thought they heard wrong. If this story spreads out, I'm afraid that tomorrow's civil and military officials will discuss it until the court explodes. But Ha Lam was extremely calm. Because he knows. For those things that year, he really deserved to be punished. Seeing his father admit his mistake so well, Ha Niem Niem nodded with satisfaction. She began to announce the punishment.

“First, copy it a hundred times.”

“Don't make the mother cry.”

“Second, don't sleep with your mother tonight.”

“Third, don't hug your mother for three days.”

Listen to the last thing. Ha Lam's face finally changed. He can accept the first two things. But you can't hug A Ngoc? This is not a punishment. This is to take his life. Ha Lam negotiates:

“Nien Niem, can we change to another punishment?”

"Impossible!"

The little princess turned her head away.

“Your father must know how his mother felt that year.”

Ha Lam was completely silent. His Majesty the Emperor actually stood outside the palace holding a blanket. He knocked on the door.

“Ah Ngoc, open the door for me.”

From inside came Tan Ngoc's laughter.

“Your Majesty, why are you looking for me?”

Ha Lam was reluctant.

“Your daughter won't let me in.”

In the palace, Tan Ngoc's laughter became clearer.

“Then go find her.”

Ha Lam gritted his teeth.

“You take care of your daughter.”

At moment later. The electric door opened. Tan Ngoc put on his coat, leaned against the door, the corners of his lips curled up in a smile.

“Your Majesty, do you feel resentful?”

Ha Lam looked at her.

“A little.”

Tan Ngoc raised his eyebrows.

“So that year, who hung himself upside down on the tree?”

One sentence. Causing Ha Lam to immediately shut up. He remembered that wedding night. Remembering his hard mouth, being hung from a tree by Tan Ngoc, every time he scolded him, a piece of clothing was taken off. Thinking back, he could only smile bitterly. It's true retribution. That day he made her feel sorry for herself. Now, she and her daughter work together to reclaim it. It's also the right thing to do. Ha Lam took a step forward and gently held her hand.

“For the rest of my life, I am not afraid of being bullied by you and Niem Niem.”

“I'm just afraid... one day you won't need me anymore.”

Tan Ngoc's eyes softened slightly. She reached out to adjust his collar for him.

“You still owe me a lifetime to repay.”

Behind her, Ha Niem Niem poked her head out. She nodded seriously.

"That's right!"

“Father must obediently repay his debt!”

An emperor who makes people fear him. An ancient general made his enemies tremble in fear. In the end, he was obediently controlled by the two smallest women in his life. But he was willing to volunteer. Because of this whole country. Nothing is as precious as a mother and child's laughter. (FULL TEXT)