Chapter 14
Chapter 14 — The whole family told me I was not filial, so I immediately helped the Marquis add more people to be filial
The person turned to look at Tan Nha Nhi.
“That baby.”
“Can't continue to stay in the capital.”
“As for where to go.”
“You make your own arrangements.”
Thanh Vien Hau repeatedly bowed his head. The voice trembled continuously.
“Yes... yes... I understand... I thank you, Your Highness... thank you, Princess..."
His father did not look at him anymore. The person stood up. Come next to me. Bow your head and look at me. In those eyes. There is heartache. There is helplessness. There is also pride. I followed my father out. Take a few steps. I turned my head and looked back once more. Marquis Thanh Vien was still kneeling on the ground, Lady Marquis leaned against him, the two hugged each other, crying like two children who had just suffered frustration. Little Marquis finally raised his head. He looked at me blankly. There was guilt in those eyes. There is appreciation. There are also some emotional parts that even we cannot understand. As for Tan Nha Nhi— She didn't look at me. Shoulders trembled slightly. I don't know if I'm crying. Or what are you thinking? I turned my head back. Continue following father and everyone, out of the garden. From behind came the broken voice of Thanh Vien Hau.
“Your Highness... Your Highness... take care....”
I don't turn back. Words that need to be said. I've said it all. Story later. Tieu Dao Hong told me little by little. The whole family of Thanh Vien Marquis returned to the Marquis Palace. Live peacefully and peacefully day by day. The title still exists. The palace is still there. Face still remains. It's just that there's one person missing in the palace. The dew room in the heavenly courtyard is also empty. It is said that after returning, Thanh Vien Hau fell seriously ill. After recovering from illness. His whole body seemed to have aged ten years. No longer thinking about "thin people with thin nails", and no longer mentioning "opening branches and spreading leaves", the fourteen beauties were sent back to my brother to disperse. Just take care of flowers and grass every day. Every now and then I sit there dumbfounded for a while. The Marquis's wife doesn't cry much anymore. She began following the old lady Marquis to fast and recite Buddha's name. Every day I sit in the Buddha hall for more than half a day. Mouth muttering non-stop. I don't know who she is chanting for. Who are you praying for again? Little Marquis— He has changed a lot. No longer impatient and hasty like before. Speaking and working are much calmer. Go out occasionally. Go past the beginning of the old alley. He ordered someone to buy two roast chickens. Bring it to the gatekeeper's room of Canh Vuong Palace. Put it down and leave. From before until now, I have never left a name. The janitor brought roast chicken to my hospital. Whenever we see it. All kept. Then eat it all. The taste is also quite delicious. And Tan Nha Nhi. Thanh Vien Hau and his wife are not too cruel after all. They did not kick her out of the palace. It's just that everyone in the government knows. She was no longer the lady of the Marquis Palace. They found her a marriage partner. The other party was a merchant elsewhere. Family background is quite wealthy. It's just a bit far from the capital. The day Tan Nha Nhi got married. The Marquis lady stuffed a bundle of luggage into her hand. Inside was a little gold, silver and valuables. Enough so that she won't have to worry about clothes for the next half of her life. Standing looking at the big gate of the Marquis Palace for a long time. Not a word was said. Then leave. No one knows. That day. What was she thinking in the end? Time is like that. Every day passes. Thanh Vien Marquis Palace still Thanh Vien Marquis Palace. The sign in front of the gate has not been changed. The palace also did not move. Still peaceful and safe in a corner of the capital. Unobtrusive. Also not outstanding. Occasionally at court. Someone mentioned it. Just nodded and said a few polite words. Then everyone dispersed. No one mentioned what happened at Bach Hoa Banquet that day anymore. Like it all never happened. Only comes every holiday. Canh Vuong Palace received some very special items. Not anything precious. A jar of malt candy. A package of dried mushrooms. Or some fresh bamboo shoots. Or a talisman of peace. The items were brought to the gatekeeper's room. Then leave. Never left a name. The gatekeeper brought those things to my institute. Anything that can be eaten. I immediately told the kitchen to stir-fry it. Eat with porridge. One time my brother came to see me. Saw me drinking porridge. Just ask one question:
“Is it delicious?”
"That's OK."
“Don't you have anything to say?”
I thought for a moment.
“Next time tell him to bring a little more.”
“This bamboo shoot is very delicious.”