Chapter 23 — The Pregnant Sister Robbed the Eastern Palace, Her Grandfather Brought a Tiger Talisman to Press the Power

They also revealed countless dirty transactions that no one knew about. For example, Tham Trong Van, in order to suppress his political opponents, created many unjust cases. In order to maintain her favor, Mrs. Lieu tried to harm other concubines in the palace and their children. One story at a time. There are so many that even the books can't record all the crimes. Three days later. The final verdict has been issued. Sinful god Tham Trong Van, cruel heart, corrupted morals, disregarded morality, poisoned and killed his wife. Judgment - beheading and decision. Among the three clans of the Tham family, the men were exiled three thousand miles away, while the women became slaves. Poor father Lieu Thi, with a cruel mind, directly participated in poisoning the master's mother, a more serious crime. Judgment - execution. Even though Ngo Ma Ma was an accomplice, she had the merit of denouncing her and her crimes were eliminated. Judgment - death penalty (three meters of white mausoleum). Such a shocking case. Finally completely closed. Day of execution. I won't go. I went out of the city alone, to my mother's grave. I set fire to the book that recorded all the evidence of Tham Trong Van's crimes. Watch it little by little turn into ash in the firelight.

“Mother.”

I spoke softly.

“The daughter… has already avenged you.”

"Tham Trong Van, Mrs. Lieu, and all those who harmed us... have all received appropriate retribution."

“You… can rest in peace.”

A wind blew. Carrying paper ashes flying into the distance. It's like my mother's heroic spirit is responding to me. I knelt before the grave for a long time. Until dusk falls. Van Chau only used an umbrella to find me.

“Miss, the wind is blowing, we should return to the palace.”

I nodded and stood up. Right at the moment of turning around. I see under the willow tree not far away. There was a familiar figure standing there. It's the Crown Prince — Tieu Canh Duc. He did not wear the royal robe that symbolized his status as Crown Prince. Just wearing a light-colored plain clothes. Quietly standing there looking at me. I don't know how long I've been standing. I don't pay attention to him. Walked directly next to him.

“Hoa Thuong.”

He still calls me back. I stop walking. But don't turn back.

“Everything… is over.” He said.

"The Shen family has collapsed, she has also taken revenge."

“Later… do you have any plans?”

"Don't dare to bother His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

My voice is cold as ice.

“I plan to ask the Queen for permission to leave.”

"From now on... be friends with the ancient Buddha and live the rest of your life."

His body shook violently.

“What did she say?”

He rushed in front of me a few steps and grabbed my wrist tightly.

“You want to become a monk?”

"Didn't I promise you? As long as you are willing, this position of Crown Princess will forever be yours!"

I look at him. Then burst out laughing. That smile was full of irony and tragedy.

“Crown Princess?”

“Your Highness, do you think that after going through all this… I still care about these empty names?”

“What's more…”

“My mother's death… are you really completely blameless?”

"If it weren't for you and Tham Thanh Nguyet's relationship that year, give them the opportunity to take advantage."

“If it weren't for your desire to entice Tham Trong Van, you would only close one eye to the crimes he committed. eyes…”

“So my mother… how could she die so tragically?”

“My enemy is Tham Trong Van, the Lieu lady.”

“But aren't you and Tham Thanh Nguyet... also accomplices?”

Every word we say is like a blade. Aggressively stabbed straight into his heart. His face immediately turned pale. He wanted to refute. But I couldn't utter even a single word. Because what I say...It's all true.

“So, your highness.”

Finger by finger, I removed his hand.

“Between you and I, our friendship has long been broken.”

"From now on, men marry women and no longer have anything to do with each other."

“Your Highness, please respect yourself.”

Having said that, I never looked at him again. Turn around and leave with complete determination. Leaving only him standing alone in the dark rain and wind. Broken promise. I won't go to the ancient Buddhist temple anymore. The Queen did not approve my request to leave. He just called me to Truong Tin palace. Quietly look at me for a long time. Then speak.

“Hua Thuong, you are a good child.”

"If your mother knew about the gold stream under the river, she would definitely be proud of you."

"This palace knows, you have suffered a lot of frustration."

"That child Canh Duc... is because the palace did not educate him well."

“But I can't just keep falling like that.”

“I didn't just do that to punish him…”

“But you're also punishing yourself.”

I said nothing.