Chapter 6 — The palace was happy, the Emperor went crazy.

7 Many other times, Niem An e a spoke childish words that no one could understand. Tham Nghien immediately sat next to him, listening very attentively, sometimes even responding "yeah ah" as if father and son were really talking. That scene, both strange and warm, often makes our hearts so bitter that we choke. Thuy Vi became our strongest support. She carefully inquired about outside news, guarding against any loopholes that could cause harm. We live each day with caution, like walking on thin ice. We know full well that this fragile balance can crumble at any time. And the one who broke it was Niem An's suddenly high fever. It was a hot summer night. During the day, Niem An was still normal, but at night, her whole body suddenly became hot, her little face was red, her breathing was rapid, then suddenly convulsed violently. "Master! Little master is not okay!" Thuy Vi's sobbing voice, sharp as a knife, stabbed straight into my heart. I rushed to the small bed, looking at Niem An's tiny body convulsing in pain, my soul almost broken. "The doctor! Quickly call the doctor!" I screamed hoarsely, the sound was distorted and no longer sounded like a human voice. Thuy Vi rolled up and rushed out. Tham Nghien was also awakened. He saw Niem An's appearance, was so scared that his face turned pale, and he frantically turned around the small bed. Wanting to touch his child, but not daring to, he was so impatient that he stomped his feet repeatedly, choking sobs coming from his throat. "Baby... hurts... Nguyet Nguyet... baby hurts..." He looked at me, tears as big as pearls kept falling, just like a helpless child facing the pain of a loved one. My heart feels like it's been cut by a knife. One side helplessly used a wet towel to wipe Niem An's body to cool down, the other side nervously waited for the doctor. Time passes cruelly slowly. Every moment is as long as a lifetime. Finally, Thuy Vi came back, but she was alone. She ran to the point that her hairpin was in disarray, her hair was scattered, her face was filled with both anger and despair. "Master! The servant has arrived at the Royal Hospital! The royal physician on duty... was... called away by Concubine Thuc's people! It was said that Concubine Thuc suddenly had a heart attack! The servant ran to Concubine Thuc's palace to beg, but... but was chased out by them! Saying that Concubine Thuc's illness is the most important!" A bang. A cold stream of anger immediately engulfed me. To Chi Yen is a woman. She didn't have a sudden heart attack. Obviously, I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to take my son's life. "Let's go!" I gritted my teeth and uttered each word. "Let's go ask the Queen Mother!" "I... I have also arrived at Tu Ninh palace!" Thuy Vi burst into tears and collapsed to the ground. "The palace gate was locked early! The eunuch guarding the door said... said that the Queen Mother had retired, no matter how big the matter was, we would wait until tomorrow to talk about it!" Her tears fell on the cold ground. As for me, in that moment, I just felt like the whole world was suffocated. Tomorrow, can my Niem An still wait until tomorrow? That tiny body convulses more and more violently, breathing becomes weaker, her small face turns from red to pale. Desperation is like an icy tide, engulfing me in an instant. I hugged Niem An's hot body, my whole body felt cold, feeling like the whole world was collapsing before my eyes. "Bao... said..." Tham Nghien knelt beside the bed, trembling hands gently touched Niem An's hot face, then pulled back in surprise. He looked at my child's painful appearance, at my despair. In those eyes, which were always dim, a fierce storm suddenly swirled. Sorrow, Fear, Wrath, And a madness that wanted to destroy everything. Violent emotions clashed madly in his eyes. He suddenly hugged his head tightly, letting out a painful roar. His body trembled violently. “Ah——!” He raised his head and let out

a long, mournful howl. The howl was filled with infinite sadness and despair, so shocking that the entire palace seemed to vibrate and buzz endlessly. Immediately after that, his whole body seemed to be drained of strength, he straightened and fell backwards, with a heavy "thump" sound hitting the ground. "Nien Nghien!" I cried out in horror. Tham Nghien lay motionless on the ground, his eyes closed tightly, his teeth gritted, and the blue veins on his forehead appeared. His body twitched slightly, as if he was sinking into a terrible nightmare. "Master! Your Majesty!" Thuy Vi was so scared that her soul flew away. One moment he was still a boy, his life hung by a thread, the next moment Tham Nghien suddenly collapsed. That continuous blow made my eyes darken, my body staggered, and I almost fainted. Right on the brink of that overwhelming despair, a completely unexpected person appeared. Outside the door, a young woman wearing a simple palace outfit, carrying a medicine box on her back, under the suspicious and uncertain eyes of the eunuch guarding the door, quickly walked inside. "Master Moon!" Her voice was clear and calm. I wiped my tears and looked clearly, it was... Ve Dan Y. She used to be an unknown medical woman in the Royal Hospital. Because of her straightforward personality, she offended others, and was demoted to work in a remote warehouse. When I was still a noble concubine, she used to check my pulse and say a few sincere words. I saw that she had dignity. When she was in trouble, I once said a word for her. Unexpectedly... at this moment, the person who appeared was her. "Vi Y... why are you..." I was like a drowning person grasping the last straw. "The slave is on duty at the warehouse, overheard what happened here." Ve Dan Y said briefly, immediately walked to Niem An's small bed, quickly checked the condition, then turned to check Tham Nghien's pulse. Her face sank. "The young master has acute epilepsy. If he is too late, his life will be in danger. The Emperor is too angry, his blood is reversing, and he suddenly falls into a coma. His life is not in danger for the time being." "Master! Your Majesty!" Thuy Vi was scared to death. One moment he was still a boy, his life hung by a thread, the next moment Tham Nghien suddenly collapsed. That continuous blow made my eyes darken, my body staggered, and I almost fainted. Right on the brink of that overwhelming despair, a completely unexpected person appeared. Outside the door, a young woman wearing a simple palace outfit, carrying a medicine box on her back, under the suspicious and uncertain eyes of the eunuch guarding the door, quickly walked inside. "Master Moon!" Her voice was clear and calm. I wiped my tears and looked clearly, it was... Ve Dan Y. She used to be an unknown medical woman in the Royal Hospital. Because of her straightforward personality, she offended others, and was demoted to work in a remote warehouse. When I was still a noble concubine, she used to check my pulse and say a few sincere words. I saw that she had dignity. When she was in trouble, I once said a word for her. Unexpectedly... at this moment, the one who appeared was her. "Venus female... why are you..." I was like a drowning person reaching for the last straw.