Chapter 17 — The Queen Mother Repays Gratitude - In This Life I Will Not Be Afraid of Confrontation

There are needles on the ground that can clearly illuminate people's silhouettes. Dozens of golden pillars carved with dragons support the soaring dome. The air was filled with the scent of premium ambergris, luxurious but stuffy. At the end of the main hall. Sitting high on the phoenix. A woman wearing a bright yellow phoenix robe and a nine phoenix golden crown was lazily leaning on it. Her appearance is still so beautiful that it makes people tremble. Her demeanor is still so gentle and touching. It's just that deep within those beautiful phoenix eyes hides a trace of resentment and murderous intent that cannot be hidden. She is On Uyen. The woman who had just been ordained Queen, the most noble position in the harem at this time, had not the slightest surprise or emotion on her face of someone who had just stepped to the pinnacle of power. Her demeanor was strangely calm, as if that title had belonged to her for a long time. Perhaps... since she was still secretly favored by the Emperor, since the sweet promises were still under the canopy, she had long considered herself the owner of the phoenix throne. Today is just a decree... Officializing the dream that she has been holding in her heart for a long time... She is also an enemy, even if she turns into ashes, I will still recognize it. Our eyes met in mid-air. Time seemed to stop in that moment. A high-pitched voice suddenly rang out in the main hall.

“Transmission, the golden prince of Lang Trung Phong Thanh, Tu Thanh Vi, has an audience!”

Following the clear singing voice of Ly Duc Toan. The eyes of all the maids and eunuchs in the main hall immediately focused on him. We can feel that in those eyes there is scrutiny, contempt, and also a subtle tension. I took everyone's gaze and looked even more directly at On Uyen's poisoned eyes on the phoenix seat. Slowly moving forward step by step. Our steps are very steady. My back is straight. There was no fear or panic on my face. There is just the right amount of calm and equanimity. In my previous life, I knelt before her. Kneel to the point of being as humble as dust, kneel to the point of having no dignity left. In this life, my knees only bend because of my parents. I walked to the middle of the main hall, stopping ten steps away from her. According to the rules, we must kneel down and perform three bows and nine bows. But we don't do that. I just bowed slightly and performed a proper ten thousand blessings ceremony.

"The people of Tu Thanh Vi pay their respects to the Queen and wish her a long and prosperous life."

My voice is clear and easy to hear, not too loud or too soft, just enough for everyone in the hall to hear clearly. The main hall immediately fell into a silence. Everyone was surprised. Perhaps they have never seen a goddess dare to be so "disrespectful" when meeting the Queen. Ly Duc Toan's face immediately changed and he was about to open his mouth to scold him. Wen Uyen on the phoenix chair gently raised her hand to stop him. On her face, she still kept a gentle and gentle smile. It's like completely ignoring my rudeness.

“Stand up.”

She spoke softly, no joy or anger could be heard in her voice.

“Miss Tu, no need to be so polite.”

"Speaking of which, there is still a fate between you and me."

"If it weren't for the Emperor's help, Ai and the prince would probably no longer be alive."

“This favor, my lord always kept in my heart.”

What she said sounded extremely sincere. People who don't know her still think she's a grateful person. But after listening, I just want to laugh. Remember in your heart? Yes, remember very clearly. Remember to use three thousand six hundred knife strokes to protect my father, three hundred knife strokes to protect my mother, and a cup of poisoned wine given to me to "repay". I raised my head, met her eyes, and a smile appeared on my face that was just enough to convey the look of being pampered and frightened.

“Your highness has said too much.”

"My father often said that he hung a lake to save the world, that saving people and curing the sick was the duty of a physician, and he did not dare to take credit for it."

"Being able to save the princess and the prince is the fate of the Tu family's courtiers."

My answer is tight without any gaps. While showing humility, he silently counterattacked her. It is my blessing that I save you. So how should someone who is blessed like you repay? The smile in On Uyen's eyes faded a bit. Obviously she didn't expect a country girl to have such talent.

“Very well said.”

She gently clapped her hands.

"The command is noble, everyone admires it."

"I just don't know if my body is in good shape lately?"

The real threat has finally arrived. She is using my parents' lives to knock on me. Tell me that their life and death are only in her thoughts. The killing intent in my heart is overflowing. But the smile on his face was even brighter.

“Thank you so much for your concern.”