Chapter 7 — The Husband Wants To Marry My Maid, I Take The initiative To Make Her His Wife

He's done. The Co family... is also finished. But all of this... was created by his own hands. It was he who turned the Co family's hundred-year-old inheritance into a chess piece to please a maid. He himself trampled on the royal dignity under his feet, turning it into capital for himself to brag about. He foolishly jumped into the most luxurious grave I had prepared for him. The sound of Co Van Tranh's crying, Co Van Tranh's coughing up blood, and Ngoc Yen's sobbing mixed together, becoming the most tragic song in this solemn wedding. All the guests in the lobby were as silent as cicadas in winter. They looked at the dramatic reversal before their eyes, leaving only endless coldness in their hearts. They finally understood, this eldest princess who usually seemed gentle and calm... how sharp her tricks were, how deep her intentions were. If she doesn't take action, that's it. Once they strike... it will be a thunderous attack, leaving no room for retreat. Co Van Tranh was tightly forced to the ground by two guards. He was like an animal trapped in a cage, struggling helplessly. Only hoarse and heavy sounds came from his throat, but he couldn't say a word. I retracted my hand, used a handkerchief to slowly wipe off the tip of my finger that had just touched his chin. It's like I just touched something extremely dirty.

“The late general.”

I conveniently threw the used towel on the ground, my voice once again regained its coldness.

“The holy edict has already been given… why don't you give thanks?”

This sentence… is like the final judge's words. Co Van Tranh's whole body trembled violently, the last bit of strength in his body was completely drained. He looked at the pool of blood on the ground, at Ngoc Yen who was limp next to him, just crying, and then at me standing tall above, cold as a god. Endless despair... completely engulfed him. He slowly... Slowly bent down, used all his strength, and fiercely slammed his forehead onto the cold tile floor.

“Sin… god… Co Van Tranh…”

His voice was hoarse and broken as if it had been forced out of his throat.

“Thank… master… long… grace…”

Behind him, the entire Co family were like walking corpses, bowing their heads in gratitude. Every word... was like using a knife to cut their flesh. Every stroke of the head... is like stamping on the grave of one's ancestors. Ngoc Yen also trembled and bowed her head. She was completely frightened and confused, with only one thought left in her mind. She has become the Old Lady. But at the same time... she also became the only lady of the Co family, becoming the lock that tied Co Van Tranh and the entire Co family. She... has become the biggest sinner of the Co family. She can almost imagine, from today onwards... what kind of life will be waiting for her. Co's mother's resentment, Co Van Tranh's hatred, and the anger of the entire Co family... What Ngoc Yen received was not glory and wealth. It's a cage that's scarier than hell. Looking at them humbly bowing their heads in gratitude, I did not feel even half the satisfaction in my heart. In my heart there is only a piece of cold silence. This is not revenge. It's liquidation. Liquidation an eyesore blocking my life's path. Eliminate a potential threat on my brother's royal path.

"Alright."

I spoke softly.

“If the ceremony has been completed, then I should go.”

I turned around, preparing to leave this nauseating place.

“Tham Van Tinh!”

Co Van Tranh suddenly raised his head sharply, his eyes were bloodshot, like a dying wild beast, staring intently at my back.

“I just asked you one question!”

He shouted hoarsely.

“Have you… ever been even partially sincere?”

His voice carried a trace of ridiculous anticipation that even he himself had not yet realized. My steps paused slightly, but I did not turn back. I heard his breathing suddenly become rapid at that moment.

"It was the first time you brought the map of the border defense to me, wanting to exchange military merit for the right to marry the royal family."