Chapter 10 — The Emperor Only Has One Daughter

Trieu Dien immediately wrote a secret letter and used eight hundred miles to urgently send it to the front line. 【Also, Oirat's food supply route is very long, the food gathering point is located at 'Nha Ung Nhai', the terrain is rugged, with only one small tribe guarding it. Send a cavalry team around the front, straight to burn their grain warehouse.] Trieu Dien nodded again and continued to give orders. A month later, news of victory continuously came back. Everything is exactly as my "prediction". Ly Tin initially intentionally lost a few small battles to lure the enemy in. Then at Hao Coc Wolf, using a counter-ambush, one battle destroyed fifty thousand Oirat elite soldiers. Khahan Bat Do escaped in humiliation and fled. Right after that, the veteran team suddenly attacked the Nhai Ung Nhai warehouse. Oirat lost its logistics, its army was disintegrated, and if it did not fight, it would defeat itself. Ly Tin led his army to pursue, not only recovering all the lost land, but also attacking straight to the Oirat royal court. Bat Do was forced to submit a surrender, declare himself a god to pay tribute, and also offer his youngest son as a hostage to pray for peace. Great victory returns! News of the victory spread, and the entire capital exploded. The people were as happy as Tet, drums and gongs resounded, bustling throughout the alley. The name Ly Tin, once unknown, became a military god of Dai Thinh in just one night, a hero worshiped by thousands of people. Those who doubted the emperor's decision, each bowed their heads and did not dare to say a word. Especially Vuong Chong - his face was as black as a death anniversary. Page Nguyet Hoa and Trieu Dien held a banquet to celebrate his success at Kim Loan Palace. Ly Tin was awarded the title of Champion and received countless rewards. After three weeks of drinking, Trieu Dien picked me up from the small throne and placed me in his arms. He rolled his eyes at the civil and military mandarins of the entire court, raised his cup of wine, and spoke loudly:

"This battle was won thanks to General Ly using his troops like a god, thanks to his soldiers risking their lives in the field. But the person I want to thank the most - is my Ninh An."

“It is she who gives me the courage to overcome all objections.”

“It's her, who helps me see the light of victory.”

“My daughter, Trieu Ninh An, is a blessing from heaven to Dai Thinh, and my only pride!”

After speaking, he emptied his cup. Below, all the officials, including the Champion Marquis Ly Tin, stood up and bowed to pay their respects:

“Princess Thien Tue, Thien Tue, Thien Thien Tue!”

The shout was as loud as thunder, echoing throughout the palace. I sat in Trieu Dien's lap, watching those who once doubted me and wanted me dead, now all bowed their heads in submission. An unprecedented feeling of pride welled up in the little heart. 【Hmm, now you know how powerful this princess is, right?】 【Follow me, make sure you eat well and dress well, become a marquis, and leave your name in history!】 Trieu Dien heard me being arrogant in his heart and laughed softly. He fondly pinched my nose, his eyes filled with love. At this moment, I am the Tran Quoc Princess, admired by all people. It is the most sparkling pearl of this prosperous empire.

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The years passed by, in the blink of an eye I became a fifteen-year-old young woman. Soon he was no longer a baby babbling in his mother's arms, or only knowing how to spit out milk bubbles. My mother left this world when I was only one year old, vague memories remained, only the gentle scent of orchids wafting on her body, and my father Trieu Dien's eyes as he held me in his arms - his eyes both trying to suppress the pain and being unshakable. transfer... Under the direct tutelage of my father and my "innate talent", I soon mastered the history of scriptures, understood political affairs, and had knowledge and abilities far beyond most courtiers. The year I joined the millet, Trieu Dien, despite all objections, officially ordained me as the Queen Mother. During the Dai Thinh Dynasty, there was the first female military commander in history. Although at first there were many old-fashioned elders who objected, but with my father's firmness and my excellent ability, all objections were gradually quelled. Page Nguyet Hoa Cac Currently, although Trieu Dien is still in full health and his body is strong, most of the political affairs have been entrusted to me to handle. He himself lived a peaceful, semi-reclusive life, every day tending flowers, fishing, and enjoying leisure time - even though he only had one child like me. The palaces that were once filled with betrayal and conspiracy have now completely changed. The concubines were imprisoned in the cold palace, the deposed queen was imprisoned in Phuong Nghi palace, most of them were frustrated and died in despair and repentance. Their names, along with those of the abandoned princes, became a faint footnote in history books, forgotten by the world over the years. Under the rule of me and Trieu Dien, this vast empire enjoyed a peaceful season, the country and its people were at peace, entering a period of unprecedented prosperity. That afternoon, after finishing the official affairs, I went to the royal garden to find my father. He was sitting in a pavilion by the lake, leisurely letting go of his fishing rod. The setting sun shines down, dyeing the silver strands peeking out of her sideburns into a shiny golden color. I walked over and gently hugged him from behind.

“Father.”

Trieu Dien turned around and saw me, a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"You're here so early today? Have you finished reading the chapter yet?"

“Yes, it's all done.” I sat down next to him, "It's no big deal."

The father and son sat quietly for a while, enjoying the rare moment of peace. I looked at the sparkling and rippled surface of the lake, and suddenly, as if someone had prompted me, I blurted out and asked:

“Father, I have always wanted to ask you something.”

“What?”

“In the past, at the Thai Temple, that bloody ceremony... Did you... really touch the water?”

I have kept this question hidden in my heart for ten years. Even though I've long guessed the answer, I still want to hear it with my own ears. After hearing this, Trieu Dien paused and then burst out laughing. He put down the fishing rod, turned his head to look at me, his eyes filled with gentleness. He reached out his hand, like when I was a child, and gently rubbed the tip of my nose.

“Idiot.”

He leaned close to my ear and lowered his voice so only the two of us could hear:

“From beginning to end, I only believe in you.”

At that moment, I felt like I was returning to my childhood, lying in his arms, listening to each solid heartbeat. All the intelligence, calculations, and memories of my previous life, instantly melted into that simple but sincere sentence. The corners of my eyes heated up and I laughed softly.

“Father, you are truly an old fox.”

"This little fox, wasn't it raised by me?"

Trieu Dien also laughed, a cheerful laugh resounding. Under the sunset, the shadows of us father and son stretch, so long... Behind is a majestic palace, an era of peace and prosperity that belongs to us. I understand, my story has just begun. As the royal daughter of Dai Thinh, I will inherit the will Your father's wish is to preserve this mountain and river. And you - will always be the strongest and warmest support behind me. Forever. RUN OUT OF