Chapter 4 — Three Years in the Institute of Succeeding

The great-grandmother bowed her head to look at her right leg. "By the second meeting, it was unable to walk." That winter, her sister died in the Thua Chi Institute. The old man received a sign of purity. The great-grandmother destroyed the altar during the spring sacrifice ceremony, then broke into the Thua Chi Institute to rob her younger sister's relics. People in the clan said she had gone crazy. Her father valued the honor of the Co family so he locked her in the Western Court. Having finished speaking, the great-grandmother stood up from the table. "Let's go back." I asked: "Aren't you looking for the holy decree anymore?" "Search." She pushed open the door of the old room. "If you know where it is kept, it's easy to find." On the carriage back to the city, I remained silent. The great-grandmother closed her eyes. After a long time, she suddenly spoke: "Your sister is not like my sister." "I know." My great-grandmother's sister is just young and inexperienced. My sister knows clearly what I endured in my previous life, but I still think that it is the price I have to pay in exchange for wealth. But we also understand one more thing. This path has never been created by any girl. Every generation gets benefits from it. Therefore, that door is always open. 9 Ta Kinh Xuyen found the holy decree in the old warehouse of the palace. The paper has become brittle, but the seal is still intact. In the original scripture, it is written very clearly. Ky Tue Nu only needs to read the agricultural promotion article on the day of the spring ceremony. No detention allowed. Do not reduce food portions. Don't use suffering to prove your sincerity. When Ta Kinh Xuyen brought the holy decree to the Co family, his father was holding a banquet to welcome the officials of the Thua Chi Institute. After seeing the content, his father's face immediately changed. "The origin of this old decree is not clear, it cannot be trusted." Ta Kinh Xuyen placed the palace's sealed records on the table. "Master Gu can check the seal himself." The official tried to stay calm. "The old regime is no longer suitable. Over the past years, Thuong Kinh has had good weather and wind, enough to prove that the current rules are effective." The great-grandmother coldly asked him: "Last year. The southern part of the citadel was flooded, is it considered good weather?" The official was momentarily speechless. Father pulled me aside. "Once this matter becomes a big deal, what should my sister do?" I looked at him. "Welcome her back." "She has persisted for two years! Now that she's back, won't all the previous suffering be in vain?" I finally understand why father refused to acknowledge the old edict. The old man received the reward. Sister has become the face of the Co family. With only one year left, father did not want to give up the reward after the Vong Tue great ceremony. As for whether his sister can withstand it or not, he doesn't care at all. He was just worried that the investment of two years ago would not yield results. I asked: "Is she your daughter, or is she an item for the Co family to exchange for fame?" Father suddenly raised his hand. This time, the great-grandmother did not speak. Someone grabbed his wrist. Ta Kinh Xuyen stood next to his father, his expression calm. "Master Gu, there are still guests outside." Father used force to pull his hand away. "This is a family matter of the Co family." Ta Kinh Xuyen said: "If it is related to the old decree of the court, it is no longer a family matter." The priest stood up, waved his sleeve and left. Before leaving, he looked at me. "The Vong Tue great ceremony will still be held as usual. If Ky Tue Nu voluntarily withdraws, the Co family must return all rewards, and must explain to the people of the entire city." Father's face became even more ugly. That night, he sent people to blockade the West Institute. The great-grandmother still calmly ate meals in the hospital, not at all impatient. I asked her: "How do we get out?" She raised her chin. Outside the hospital wall, the sound of wooden planks being removed was heard. Ta Kinh Xuyen led someone to open the back door of the West courtyard. The great-grandmother nodded with satisfaction. “Time

This person knows how to bring people to work, there is progress." Ta Kinh Xuyen looked at me. "Tomorrow, come to Thua Chi Institute to pick up your sister." I asked: "The priest will not release you." "Then let you go out on your own." 10 The next morning, outside the Thua Chi Institute was packed with people. News of the old edict had spread. Some people demanded the immediate release of Ky Tue Nu. There were also people who insisted that the old custom could not be abolished. The priest stood on a high step, Before and after, she refused to open the door. "Co Minh Chau voluntarily admitted herself to the hospital. The document had a signature written by her own hand. Now there are only three months left until the Vong Tue ceremony, she has never asked to leave. The sister was helped out. She was wearing a loose white shirt and had Ky Tue Nu's jade tag on her waist. She had not seen the sun in two years. Her face was pale and bloodless.