Chapter 17 — The night I left, even the stones in the garden were taken with me

Everyone knows that the eldest daughter of the To family is To Uyen. After their separation, she not only did not complain or blame herself, but also relied on her own skills to build a great business, becoming a businesswoman respected by everyone. Those who had previously laughed at her as "the loser of the Marquis' Palace" now all changed their tune, praising her for being decisive and brave. Thanks to me, the Su family is even more glorious. My parents and elders are both extremely proud of me. His father often said that his daughters were not inferior to any sons. That day was my father's sixty-year birthday. The Su family held a grand banquet to entertain guests. Almost all the famous people in the capital came. I am the daughter of the To family, of course I have to show up to entertain guests. I wore a splendid suit of clothes, a jade brooch on my head, a radiant face, leisurely walking among the guests, responding properly, receiving countless compliments.

"To Thai Deputy is truly blessed to have such an outstanding daughter."

"That's right, Miss To Dai is truly outstanding. She has such great achievements at such a young age."

"Even better than many other ladies of the Hau family, she didn't need to rely on men but still built a whole career on her own."

The compliments continued endlessly...haichieugioxanh. Father laughed until he couldn't close his mouth. Tham Nghien also came. He stood in the middle of the crowd, looking at To Uyen who was surrounded by everyone, his mind was full of chaos. Now she was so dazzling that people didn't dare look straight at her. Originally, she was supposed to be his wife, the glory of the Marquis' palace. But it was his hand that pushed her away. Lieu Nhu Mi also came, standing next to Tham Nghien, looking at the radiant To Uyen, feeling both jealous and resentful, but also forced to admit that he was completely unable to compare to her. The celebration party was only halfway done when the Queen sent someone to bring gifts to congratulate him. Everyone was in an uproar. The Queen actually gave a longevity ceremony to Deputy To Thai? This face is truly too big! Anyone who is observant knows that it's all to show off To Uyen's face. The To family's status was raised another level. Tham Nghien looked at all these things, the regret in his heart was so thick that he could not dispel it. He remembered ten years ago, when he married To Uyen, the To family was in its most prosperous period. At that time, he still thought that To Uyen being married to him was her destiny. Only now did he know that it was he who climbed high. It was he who had no eyes and lost a precious gem. After the party ended, Tham Nghien did not immediately leave. He stood waiting in front of the To Palace gate, wanting to wait for To Uyen to come out to say a few words to her. After waiting for a long time, I finished seeing off the guests and walked out. Seeing Tham Nghien, I frowned slightly.

"Is Marquis Vinh Ninh not back yet?" I asked calmly.

"To Uyen." Tham Nghien looked at me, his eyes full of complexity. "Now she... is very successful."

"Thank you so much, Marquis." I replied calmly.

"I know I was wrong for you before." Tham Nghien said softly. "It's too late to say anything now. But I still want to tell you that I really know I was wrong."

"Um." I nodded, no expression on my face.

"From now on, I won't bother you anymore." Tham Nghien looked at me, there was something in his eyes peaceful, yet a little nostalgic. "As long as she lives well, that's enough."

I looked at him a little surprised. I didn't expect him to say such words.

"Thank you Marquis for understanding." I said. "I also wish Marquis... everyone to be safe."

Having finished speaking, I turned around and walked into the palace. Tham Nghien still stood in place, watching her back disappear behind the gate, standing for a long, long time. It wasn't until night fell that he turned around and left. He knew that it was really over between him and To Uyen. Totally over. 011: The Marquis Palace fails, everyone goes their separate ways. After the To family's birthday party, Tham Nghien no longer came to see me. It is said that after returning, he demoted Lieu Nhu Mi to be a concubine and was confined to the courtyard. Lieu Nhu Mi used to riot and cry, but it was all in vain. For her, Tham Nghien only has disgust left. The life of the Hau palace became increasingly difficult. Without To Uyen's dowry to make up for it, the business continued to lose money and did not earn enough to cover expenses. My grandmother's illness was sometimes severe, sometimes mild, and she had to take medicine every day, which was a big expense.