Chapter 3 — The Emperor swore not to let me become a concubine, but as soon as he met, he demanded to become a concubine

The palace maids carried trays of silk, brocade, and pearl brooches and placed them in front of me, respectfully inviting me to choose. But I'm not interested at all. These things… Can you eat them? What's the use if you can't eat it? I waved my hand, looking exactly like a high-ranking mandarin pointing out the country.

“Bring them all down.”

“Bring me the menu from your place and show it to me.”

The head palace maid was slightly stunned, then immediately respectfully replied:

"From the Queen's report, the menu of the Imperial House is changed every day. If you want to eat anything, you just need to tell your servant to spread the goodness."

My eyes immediately lit up. Are there still such good things in this world?

“Then first bring up a portion of Buddha jumping over the wall, a portion of roasted suckling pig, a portion of Dong Pha sausage, and a portion of lion crab head powder…”

I read more than twenty dishes in one breath. The faces of the palace maids immediately turned blue.

“Your highness… you're alone, can you really eat it all?”

I patted my belly, my heroic spirit sky high.

“Don't worry.”

“I was born with exceptional talent.”

At this moment, there was a soft cough from outside the door. Tieu Triet has arrived. He changed out of his dragon robe and put on plain clothes, losing a bit of the majesty of an emperor, but adding a bit of handsomeness and brilliance like a senior brother next door. It's just that this senior brother... It doesn't seem like his illness is very mild. He dismissed all the maids and eunuchs nearby. In the vast hall, there were only the two of us left. The atmosphere instantly became a bit awkward. I racked my brain, trying to find a topic to talk about.

“That… the food at your place comes from the national treasury, right?”

Obviously Tieu Triet couldn't keep up with my train of thought, he was stunned for a moment.

“I mean, you don't have to pay for the food you ordered just now, right?”

He laughed out loud and reluctantly shook his head.

“The whole world is mine.”

“Of course it's also hers.”

"Whatever she wants to eat, whatever she wants to do, she can do it."

Hearing this, I immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Then good. Just need to manage the rice. Everything is negotiable.

“So we have one more problem.”

“As Queen, can I work from home?”

Tieu Triet was once again stunned.

“It means working remotely.”

"I'm not in the palace. Is it okay to just come every day to take roll call and then leave? Or once or twice a week is fine."

I feel that this suggestion of mine is extremely reasonable. Anyway, my house is not too far from the palace, riding a small donkey, it takes half an hour to get there. Tieu Triet's expression became extremely complicated, as if he had a lot to say but didn't know where to start. He was silent for a long time, before finally opening his mouth with difficulty:

“Vi Vi, you are the Queen, my wife.”

“According to common sense, she should stay in the palace.”

I pouted.

“But that's not free at all.”

"Besides, my brother is alone at home. No one will cook for him. He will starve."

After hearing these words, his eyes became even more complicated.

“I will send the best royal chef to the General's palace.”

“And she…”

He took a step forward, bowed his head and looked at me. In those eyes, tenderness was almost overflowing outside.

“I've been waiting for ten years.”

“I don't want to keep waiting anymore.”

Seeing him look like that, my face couldn't help but feel a little hot. What the hell is wrong with this person? Every few words you say, you start playing the emotional card game. I coughed lightly, trying to get the story back on track.

“That… being Queen, is the salary high?”

“Do you pay five insurance premiums for one dime?”

Tieu Triet: “…” It seemed like he was completely speechless by my question. He raised his hand to support his forehead, appearing as if he were saying: "I can't stand it anymore, let me calm down a bit." Finally, as if he had made a great decision, he gritted his teeth and said:

"The key to the national treasury will be entrusted to her in the future."

My eyes immediately lit up. An entire national treasury? In my head I quickly calculated. A national treasury... Equivalent to countless roasted chickens, countless roasted ducks, countless plates of pork sausage braised with soy sauce... This blessing delivered to your door, who doesn't need it? I immediately hit the table and decided.

“Success!”

“From today onwards, I am your Majesty!”

Incorrect. It's your Queen!