Chapter 13 — Three Years in Secret

But when compared with the tone and eyes Ha Quan Thanh used when speaking to Diep Van That, she knew what was missing. Lack of affection. When facing her, Ha Quan Thanh is like a machine, just completing the tasks and requirements that have been installed. Doesn't carry any personal feelings. Ninh Mong looked at Ha Quan Thanh, wishing she was really Diep Van That. "Okay, I'm waiting for you." The Queen Mother stood outside the door for a long time, then walked in. When Ha Quan Thanh saw her, he was very surprised: "Mother, why did you come?" It was like he had completely forgotten what happened last night, and was not impressed at all by what the Queen Mother had said. Although the Queen Mother felt strange, seeing that Ha Quan Thanh's face was much better now, she was still truly happy. "Quan Thanh, how does your body feel now?" Ha Quan Thanh nodded, then held Ninh Mong's hand and said: "That That is taking care of you, you are completely fine." Ninh Mong, sitting there, immediately felt that her whole body was uncomfortable. She doesn't want to be someone else in the eyes of others. She just wants to replace Diep Van That, but doesn't want to completely become her. Not long after, Ninh Mong randomly found a reason to meet the Queen Mother and explain these things clearly. "Queen Mother, I am Ninh Mong, not Diep Van That. Even though I look like Diep Van That, I am absolutely not her replacement." But the Queen Mother did not pay attention to Ninh Mong's resistance. "Ninh Mong, you can try. Try to let Quan Thanh know that you are Ninh Mong and not Diep Van That, then See what the consequences will be. Then you will know where your role lies.” She did not dare. Ninh Mong sees clearer than anyone. She stayed with Ha Quan Thanh for three years. At first, he brought her back to the palace just because her face resembled Diep Van That. If it weren't for this face, maybe she wouldn't have had a chance to stay with Ha Quan Thanh. But can she really endure the person she loves calling her by another woman's name? That whole day, Ninh Mong didn't know how to live with Ha Quan Thanh. Ha Quan Thanh next to him also realized that she had something to say. "What's wrong, That That? Ever since my mother came in and said a few words, she's been upset and unhappy." Hearing that, Ninh Mong raised her head to look at Ha Quan Thanh and quickly shook her head: "No, I just feel like my mother doesn't seem to like me very much." "What are you talking about?" Ha Quan Thanh smiled and said to Ninh Mong. "My mother likes you the most. Before, people often praised her in my ear, telling me to marry her quickly." "Is that so?" Hearing that, Ninh Mong was not any happier, just weakly replied. Ha Quan Thanh was still looking at Ninh Mong from the side, his eyes sharp, and finally pointed at her. There was a slight panic in Ninh Mong's eyes, because just now she seemed to see a cold flash in Ha Quan Thanh's eyes. "Say, you must have something bothering you. Say it, I will help you solve it." Then, his warm index finger gently rubbed between Ninh Mong's eyebrows, serious yet intimate. Unfortunately all of this does not belong to her. Just thinking of that, Ninh Mong immediately avoided Ha Quan Thanh's hand. Ha Quan Thanh's hand was still frozen in midair, not knowing what to do. He was about to ask what was going on, but Ninh Mong said first: "I'm going out for a moment." "I'll go with you, That That." "No need, I'll be back soon." Ninh Mong ran out of the palace alone, wanting to be alone and think quietly. From childhood to adulthood, Ninh Mong was always alone. After receiving Ha Quan Thanh's pampering, she felt that life was not so bad. At least there is still someone who loves her and protects her. Despite knowing everything

were all fake. When she learned that the main character Diep Van That was locked in a secret room by Ha Quan Thanh, her heart was filled with unspeakable joy. Because it seems she has seen hope to completely replace Diep Van That. But now that Diep Van That is dead, Ha Quan Thanh completely sees her as Diep Van That. Ninh Mong wants to know that what she is doing now is absolutely not what she wants, whether she should continue to persevere like that or not. But she was afraid that if she said her name was Ninh Mong, Ha Quan Thanh would completely lose interest in her. If so, if this continues, after all Diep Van That is dead, her replacing Diep Van That's identity, staying with Ha Quan Thanh all her life, seems to be a very good choice. Anyway... at first, she wanted to act as a substitute for Diep Van That and stay with Ha Quan Thanh. She consoled herself, they were all the same, they were all the same. Ninh Mong sighed, immediately adjusted her emotions, pretended to be happy and returned to find Ha Quan Thanh. Stepping inside, she discovered that the candles had all gone out. She thought Ha Quan Thanh was tired so she decided to go to bed to rest. "Your Majesty, why don't you light the lamp?" The person sitting on the bed did not move. Ninh Mong wasn't sure if Ha Quan Thanh was leaning against the head of the bed sleeping or not.