Chapter 1 — Three Thousand Hairs Fall All Over The Ground, The Royal Regret Goes Crazy

These two words were like a thunderclap exploding in my head. I never thought. In this world, besides my father, I also have other relatives. And... such a powerful relative. I look at Van Lan. I didn't expect someone to be so young... Look at the genuine concern and pain in his eyes. That's not pretending. It is a close connection emanating from the bloodline. My tears fall more intensely. All the self-pity, fear, and confusion of the past half month have now turned into tears. I cry like a child. A lost child finally finds a home. Van Lan did not say anything more. He just stood there quietly. Let me pour out all my emotions. His eyes, from beginning to end, gently enveloped me. Like a pair of warm hands, soothing all the wounds in our hearts. After a long time, I gradually stopped crying. I felt a bit embarrassed and used my sleeve to wipe my face.

“Sorry, I…”

“Idiot.”

Van Lan interrupted me. His voice is gentle like a spring breeze.

"In front of your uncle, you don't need to say sorry."

“This is your home, you can do whatever you want.”

A word that is both warm and luxurious. Ten years in the royal palace, I used to think that place was my home. But in the end it turned into a splendid tomb that buried me. My voice is still heavy and choked.

“My mother… what is the matter?”

“Why have you never known the existence of the Van family?”

This is the biggest doubt in our hearts. Van Lan's eyes darkened a bit. He sighed, helping me sit on the chair next to him. (Trying to replace him with an uncle doesn't feel right with the character's temperament and youthful age. I feel like Van Lan will be older...so I still use him in Tham Dao's heart)

“This story is too long to tell.”

"My mother's name is Van Thu."

I silently read this name in my heart. A name that is both familiar and strange at the same time.

“Our Van family will live in Jiangnan forever.”

“Apparently, he is a royal merchant, holding nearly half of the world's silk and tea trade.”

Van Lan's voice is very calm. But when I heard it, my heart was beating fast. Holds nearly half of silk and tea production. What a terrifying power that is. No wonder this park can be built so lavishly.

“But in reality, the foundation of the Van family is not just that.”

He looked at me and spoke slowly.

“The Van family also holds the largest intelligence network in the world — Thien Co Cac.”

Thien Co Cac. I took a deep breath of cold air. I've heard this name before. That exists in Gypsy legends. It is said that Thien Co Cac has nothing that it does not know, nothing that it does not understand. As long as you can pay the price, they can help you find out any secret. Above are royal secret documents. Below is the story of ordinary people's houses. Nothing escapes their eyes and ears. I didn't expect it even in my dream. This mysterious and powerful organization in legend is actually my mother's family.

“That year, your mother was the only heir to the Van family.”

A trace of nostalgia appeared in Van Lan's eyes.

“She is smart, decisive, and a natural leader.”

"Everyone thinks she will take over the Van family and become the next head of the family."

“But then, she met your father, Tham Thanh Nguyen.”

My heart tightens.

"My father at that time was just a poor scholar who came to To Thanh to take the exam."

“But your mother is loyal to him at first sight.”

“Because of him, She did not hesitate to break with the family, give up her status as heir, and give up everything."

"She followed him to the capital, lived the most normal life, helping her husband raise their children."

Van Lan's voice carried a trace of helplessness and regret.

“We all thought she had found her happiness.”

"So even though I disagree, in the end I still choose to fulfill it."

“The Van family promised her that as long as she lives happily, she will never disturb her life.”

"That Huyen Thiet order was when you left. I secretly gave it to you."

“I tell you, if one day you are wronged and have no way out, then send someone to return this token.”

“No matter where you are, I will personally take you home.”

Van Lan looked at me, her eyes filled with pain.

“But I didn't expect it.”

"Until her death, she never used this token."

“Finally, it's me…”

He couldn't speak anymore. I finally understand. It turns out my mother gave up so much for love. She gave up immense wealth. Give up supreme power. Just to be with my father forever. But father... Father is extremely good to mother. We never doubted this. It's just that he will probably never know what kind of legendary woman his wife is.

“You haven't lived well these past few years, have you?”

Van Lan looked at me and asked softly. I didn't say anything, just implicitly acknowledged it. Which is just not good. It's living in hell.

“Tieu Huyen…”

A cold fire flared up in Van Lan's eyes.

“He will soon marry the daughter of the Minister of Military Affairs, Lieu Oanh Oanh.”

I said calmly. I can calmly face this news.