Chapter 5 — The Emperor Only Has One Daughter

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The news that Concubine Thuc and the Second Prince fell from heaven into black mud one night spread throughout the harem like they had grown wings. The entire Forbidden City was immersed in an atmosphere of unprecedented fear. Everyone is worried about their lives. The remaining concubines, especially the prince's mothers, stood restless, like birds afraid of bent branches. They didn't know what the emperor knew, and they couldn't predict whose head the blade would cut down next. But the fear of the unknown is the scariest thing. 【Ha ha ha, I'm dying of laughter, these women must be going crazy right now, destroying evidence, texting signals to their lovers, it's all chaos, isn't it?】 I am lying on the small dragon bed that Trieu Dien specially made for me, drinking milk and eating melons in joy. Page Nguyet Hoa Cac 【Unfortunately, the palace door is locked, the information cannot be transmitted out, only water holding my stomach in worry.】 Trieu Dien While reviewing the chapter, I heard my heart's voice and the hand holding the lipstick stopped, leaving a dark ink stain on the notebook. He tilted his head and glanced at me, his eyes deep. The next two days, Trieu Dien did not take any action. He did not go to court, nor did he summon any concubines. He only stayed in Duong Tam Palace, handling political affairs and staying by my side. As if wanting from this only biological child, to find some warmth and strength. But the harem women clearly don't have the same patience as you. On the morning of the third day, under the leadership of Hien Phi and Duc Phi, along with more than ten other concubines, they simultaneously knelt in front of the door of Duong Tam Palace. Their request was only one: Use "blood extraction to identify oneself" to prove royal bloodline, quell disagreements, and reassure people. Ly Duc came in to report, his face full of awkwardness. Trieu Dien was teasing me with a tambourine, and when he heard that, his hand stopped. I lay in the crib, almost fainting from laughter. 【Oh my God! What show is this? The most confusing behavior award of the year?】 【A bunch of idiots, dare to show their faces for the old man to slap?】 【They thought the old man was just angered by Imperial Concubine Thuc, so they used an arrogant excuse, intending to use "bloodshed to confess" - steel evidence to prove their innocence, but also to quell the emperor's anger.】 【How innocent and cute.】 【Didn't know that, that trick of dripping blood. realize that the other body is full of holes. If you want a draw, it's a draw. If you don't want to draw, there's no way you can get involved.】 【The old man is definitely waiting for them to put themselves in a trap, now it's good, no need to find excuses, wipe it all out in one go, great!】 Trieu Dien listened to me rambling, the corners of his lips raised higher and higher each time. The gloom in his eyes had disappeared, replaced by the excitement and cruelty of the hunter when his prey walked into the trap. He put down the tambourine and looked at me with the eyes "you understand me best". Then he stood up, adjusted his robe, and said to Ly Duc:

“Tell them to come in.”

A group of concubines timidly entered, kneeling on the ground. The head concubine raised her head, tears still lingering in her eyes, her voice choked up:

“Your Majesty, I know that you are heartbroken over the matter of Noble Concubine Thuc, but the hearts of my concubines towards you, heaven and earth can testify!

The princes and princesses are all his blood!

“To prove that the royal bloodline is pure and to stop the world, I beg the king to follow the example of the previous dynasty and perform a bloodletting to identify myself!”

“Your Majesty, please prepare!”

Everyone chimed in. Hoang The lady who had been silent all this time also came out, her face pale, and continued:

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hien is right. This matter is important to the country. I respectfully request your Majesty to consider and give the princes a chance to prove their innocence."

She's making her last bet. Page Nguyet Hoa The ladies don't believe it, even the Crown Prince has problems. Trieu Dien looked at the group of kneeling birds and the group of "children" behind them who were worried or full of hope, and the smile on his lips became even colder.

“Good.”

He spoke, just one word. The concubines were stunned, not expecting the emperor to agree so decisively. Trieu Dien looked at their stunned faces with interest and continued:

"Since it is my beloved concubine's wish, I will fulfill it."

“Ly Duc.”

“There are slaves.”

"On my orders, three days later, a grand ceremony will be held at Thai Mieu. Summon the entire aristocratic family, as well as officials of third grade or higher in the capital, to simultaneously come and witness."

“I want everyone to see clearly how pure the Trieu family's bloodline is!”

The last four words, he almost gritted his teeth as he said them. Cold murderous aura spread throughout the temple, causing the temperature of Duong Tam Palace to plummet. The concubines were forced to hold their breath by that atmosphere, no one dared to speak. When they recovered, they realized things were out of control. At first it was just a self-testimony within the harem, but now it has turned into a public ceremony before the whole world. Once something happens, there's no going back. But the decree has been given, it's too late to regret it. The news spread and the court was shocked. Everyone thought: the emperor was crazy. But I know, he has never been so alert. A group slapping scene, unprecedented in scale, directed by him himself... is about to open. And I will be a unique VIP audience.