Chapter 4 — The Poinsettia's Husband and Wife's Oath Under the Moon That Year

He often brings jewelry, new items, and places them in front of me as if he wants to atone for his mistakes. I just faintly thanked him and asked the maid to put everything in the bottom of the chest, never touching it. He wants to be close to me, but I always use the excuse that I'm not feeling well to avoid him. He gradually showed his frustration, and one time he couldn't help but ask.

“Uyen Uyen, how long will you stay angry?”

"I told you, my heart is still the same, why don't you ever let go?"

"Y Y is very understanding, never said a bad word about her, and often advised me to visit her more often."

I was sitting in front of the mirror combing my long hair. Hearing that, my hand slightly stopped, looking straight at him through the mirror.

“What did she advise you about?”

“So you came here, to listen to her advice, to give me some pity and concern?”

To Mac Ngon was speechless, his face immediately became ugly.

“You… why did you become so bitter?”

“Have I changed?”

I put down the jade comb, turned around to look at him, my voice was cold and light.

“To Mac Ngon, the one who changed is you.”

“You shouldn't blame me for changing, when you were the one who betrayed first.”

To Mac Ngon was speechless, waved his sleeve and left. From that day on, he came less and less. I packed my things, neatly placed a letter of condemnation, the ink had completely dried, as if there was no turning back between me and him from now on. Mother once said that this world is very difficult for her daughter, her whole life is locked in a narrow backyard, living off the breath of others. I don't want that. I don't want my whole life to be surrounded by four red walls. My mother also did not expect me to be like that. Finally, I stepped through the high threshold of the Su palace. The sunlight outside the door is dazzling, like a freedom that we have never truly held in our hands. But right at that moment, before I could leave completely, my eyes suddenly turned dark. His whole body seemed to have been drained of strength in the blink of an eye, and he fell limp. In his last consciousness, there was only the cold feeling of the green stone floor, along with the vague sounds of exclamation echoing from afar. When I opened my eyes again, I was back in the bedroom of me and To Mac Ngon. As soon as he saw me awake, To Mac Ngon immediately squeezed my hand, his eyes filled with joy as if he had just found something lost.

“Wuan Uyen… she is finally awake.”

His voice trembled slightly, trying to suppress his excitement.

"The doctor said... you're two months pregnant."

“I told the butler to carefully recruit two maids to serve him.”

"From now on, you don't need to worry about anything, everything matters to you."

His eyes were shining brightly, it seemed like he was the only one left in the whole world, but he absolutely didn't say a word about the letter of separation I left behind. As for me, my heart suddenly sank. How is it possible... to be pregnant at this time? The news spread very quickly, in less than half a day it was spread throughout To palace. The night was quiet, the candlelight flickered pink, To Mac Ngon had just changed his clothes, preparing to rest. I was just about to say no. The maid came in to report that Lieu Y Y had come to visit. Lieu Y Y walked in gently, wearing only a thin layer of cotton as a nightgown, her slim figure appeared dimly under the fabric. Her voice was soft and seductive, each word clear and coherent.

“Brother Mac Ngon, what's wrong? I don't know how to love people like that."

Her mouth scolded him, her eyes indifferently glanced at me.

"Sister's pregnancy is a great joy for the whole family."

"When a woman first becomes pregnant, she needs to be careful of all sorts of things and have many taboos, especially... especially not being close to her husband, lest it upset the fetus."

Her voice was kind and thoughtful, as if everything was calculated for me.

“For the safety of my sister and the child, these days... Brother Mac Ngon absolutely cannot be careless.”

To Mac Ngon's handsome face blushed slightly, his eyes were unconsciously attracted by the curves hidden under her clothes, he replied in a low voice.

"Yes... it was Y Y's thoughtfulness, it was my negligence."

But he didn't do what she wanted and left, instead he sat down on the edge of the bed and squeezed my hand.

"Because Uyen Uyen is pregnant, her body is not healthy, so I should stay and take care of her."

“Y Y, please go back and rest first.”

Lieu Y Y did not expect him to refuse. Her eyes immediately turned red and she spoke angrily.