Chapter 9 — The Emperor's Stupid Orchid

Before leaving, Cong Hi thought for a while and then said to me: "Your highness, don't resent Your Majesty. Your Majesty also has suffering." I want to ask you what you are suffering about. Isn't he the most powerful person in the world? But we can't ask. Cong Hi waited for a long time, and when I didn't say anything, he asked himself: "Is there anything you want this old slave to pass on to your majesty?" I thought for a long time before saying: "Prepare a little more candy for your majesty. Maybe after eating it, you won't be so miserable." "Yes, this old slave will definitely prepare a lot." Cong Hi seemed very happy. Even his slightly plump body became lighter. I watched but was not happy, I even felt uncomfortable. But I don't understand why. My mood is a bit low. My second brother immediately took me to the back of the garden to catch carp. While catching, he asked: "Tieu Lan Nhi has been the naughtiest since she was little. Every time she's unhappy, she chases carp in the lake. She has to eat a few before she's satisfied." After saying that, he used a spear to catch a big carp, making me laugh. We look around. The Houfu doesn't seem to have changed much, only a lot of tree branches were cut, and a few peach trees were planted. For some reason, I suddenly remembered the orchids in front of Lan Phuong Palace. Each piece, each piece, is incredibly beautiful. His Majesty said he would plant many orchids for me. He said he wanted me to return quickly... 14. Father is completely idle, spending every day with me and my mother. He also often finds interesting things to entertain us. That day I told my mother: "Lan Lan is no longer a good girl, she can't give grief to the family." Father snorted: "My daughter Manh Van Dat is the best girl in the world. Even if I have to raise you for the rest of my life, I can still support you." I was made to cry and laugh at the same time by him, resulting in a bubble blowing out of my nose. Dad immediately laughed when he saw it. Finally, he looked at me, rubbed his head and said: "It's good to be back. During the time you were in the palace, I was not allowed to see you, and I was always afraid. I was afraid that if you were not favored and would be bullied, and that if you were too favored, you would lose your life. But His Majesty always kept you in the royal palace, and then you were sent to the palace by the Queen Mother. Your nanny had submitted a card to enter the palace several times, but was rejected, and he was even more worried. This time you are sick. I have indeed suffered. But from now on, there is no need to be afraid anymore. Lan Nhi, I have thought carefully. This time you return, it may be almost impossible for you to return to the palace, but the Queen and Thuc Phi are not easy to deal with." "Lan Lan understands." I nodded. When I left the palace, I knew I couldn't return. I don't want to go back either. That royal palace was so big it was scary. There are always unprecedented things happening around the Marquis Palace. I once saw with my own eyes the eldest palace maid next to Concubine Thuc throw a young palace maid into the lake. The next day, that death was said to be an accidental slip. Your Majesty still believes it. I wanted to stand up and tell the truth, but was held tightly by the devil. That night, I couldn't sleep. Every time I close my eyes, I see the pale face of that palace maid. She strangled me and questioned: "You clearly saw it, why didn't you say it? Why didn't you say it?" I wanted to say. I want to explain to you. But we cannot make a sound. I don't dare think anymore. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep again. These days, the second brother becomes busy. It seems that His Majesty greatly values him and is in no hurry to let him return to the frontier. I'm a bit happy. I know my second brother is very powerful. But I also saw the scar on his arm. I looked to the point where I was about to cry, but he proudly said: "Lan Lan, you don't understand. This is the medal of a great man who protected the river."

paint. Don't be afraid, second brother will always protect Lan Lan." At that time, I thought that as long as second brother was in the capital, I wouldn't be hurt. But I didn't know, the tigers in the capital like to secretly bite people from behind. 15. I returned to the Marquis Palace for a month. The royal doctor came every day to check my pulse. If I was a little unusual, they would immediately become extremely nervous. Cong Hi came to visit even more often. He brought me some dishes from the palace, and also said: “These are all dishes that the lady likes to eat. Your Majesty is afraid that people who return to the Marquis Palace will not be happy if they don't eat, so they specially ordered the old servant to bring it. "I told him to thank His Majesty on my behalf, then eat carefully. I don't know why, I feel a little like crying. Sometimes Cong Hi also says things I don't understand: "Today Your Majesty painted a painting. The person in the painting is Concubine Lan. He also sent the old slave to Lan Phuong Palace to get a lot of seeds, planting them in the empty land on both sides of the Royal Study Room and the Palace. He said that you like it." I hesitated for a long time, then asked Cong Hi a question that made me extremely uncomfortable: "Cong Cong, if I don't return to the palace anymore, will your Majesty... be sad?" As soon as I finished speaking, Cong Hi immediately stood still, there was no movement for a long time. After a while, he said: