Chapter 3 — Through the Air Room According to the Script

I immediately obediently sat back down. Who can resist money? When the brocade box opened, the sparkling metallic light almost blinded me. It is a palm tree made of pure gold inlaid with jade, dotted with green cinnabar, and the phoenix's tail is attached with small pearls the size of millet seeds, which when shaken make a soothing tinkling sound. As soon as my finger touched the jade tassel of the rub, I heard him say in a deep voice:

“The other day, when I saw the lady bewildered in front of the jewelry store, the husband immediately ordered someone to make some changes according to the model.”

“The phoenix eyes use dove blood rubies to enhance the lady's skin even more. I wonder if that's satisfactory?”

I gently lifted the massager, tried to apply it to my sideburns, made an arrogant gesture and said:

“It's... not bad.”

He laughed softly, took the brush, and carefully placed it in my hair. When I retracted my hand, my fingers lightly brushed my ear, making me feel numb all the way down my spine.

"That day, the lady still regretted that the material of the phoenix eyes was not suitable."

“Even for rice, I only eat a few spoonfuls.”

I was stunned, looking at that face that was so close, I suddenly felt confused. Why do you treat me so kindly? Clearly there is someone in his heart, and he even pretends to be caring and tender - three-hearted, two-hearted, isn't he a philanderer! 4. The mid-autumn festival in the palace is in full swing, golden candlelight reflects the entire main hall, sparkling like falling stars. I sat at the banquet table, my fingers gently tapped the jade cup, the corner of my eyes secretly glanced at the legendary "White Moonlight" - Noble Concubine Tieu Ninh Nhi. She wore a crimson palace outfit, with a bright begonia flower in her hair. Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, indescribably gentle. Indeed, among the concubines, she is a flower that makes it difficult to forget. I instinctively glanced at Co Tu — something big was about to happen. In the original work, at tonight's banquet, Co Tu will chase Tieu Ninh Nhi to the flower garden, the two will hug each other and cry, recounting their unfinished love. As for me, I have to hide behind a fake mountain and silently shed tears, being a superfluous person that no one cares about. We constantly observe both of them, just waiting for the moment to take the field as a "character tool". But I waited and waited and waited, but I didn't see any movement from the two of them. Co Tu just bowed his head and carefully peeled the tangerine for me, his long fingers soaked in the juice, white and smooth as jade. He brought the tangerine segment to my lips, his voice as gentle as water:

“Try it, it's very sweet.”

I looked at the tangerine right in front of my eyes, then glanced at Tieu Ninh Nhi in the distance who was constantly looking over. We have to proactively push the script forward. Coughing softly, I whispered:

“That… Your Highness seems to have something to look for you, why don't you come over and say hello?”

He just said "yeah" softly, but his hand still didn't stop, he peeled off another piece and brought it to:

“Let's talk after eating.”

Tieu Ninh Nhi obviously also saw that scene, raised her wine glass to this side, her eyes darkened somewhat. Co Tu didn't even bother to glance over, just focused on serving me food, peeling the shrimp, deboning the fish - as if in the entire banquet, I was the only main character. As I chewed on the tangerine, an alarm bell rang in my head - could it be that he was intentionally using me to anger Bach Nguyet Quang? Damn it! Indeed, he is a man! Suddenly, a palace maid accidentally spilled tea, water splashed onto Co Tu's shirt.

“Your Highness forgive me! I deserve it die!"

She quickly knelt down to admit her mistake.

“Please follow my servant to change your clothes.”

Co Tu looked silent, slowly stood up, and left the main hall. Not long after, Tieu Ninh Nhi also stood up and followed. Finally, it's my turn - the official tool on the floor. After the fake mountain, we witnessed the classic "old love is hard to end" scene. As soon as Tieu Ninh Nhi saw Co Tu, her eyes turned red and her voice choked up:

“A Tu, do you really want to break up with me?

Clearly, you still have me in your heart! Co Tu was silent for a moment, his voice as cold as dew under the moon:

“The lady has entered the palace to serve the king, so she should stay in the palace.

Since I am now married, I must maintain my morality as a husband." Hearing that, Tieu Ninh Nhi's tears fell like rain, her voice full of unbelievable things.

"I don't believe you have forgotten our past!"

Co Tu gently raised his hand, as if intending to wipe away her tears. My heart immediately hung in my throat — it's here! Indeed, it's still an old love that's hard to end! But the next moment, his hand stopped in midair, then pulled out a handkerchief from his sleeve. I squinted my eyes and looked closely, almost jumping out of the fake mountain bush. Isn't that the scarf I failed to embroider last night?! The couple's towel was crooked and tilted, and there was a hole in it. I conveniently threw it on the dressing table. Yet he... picked it up and brought it with him?!

"The craftsman is still young, this scarf is a bit clumsy, please don't laugh at it."

His words were as calm as water, without any ripples, as if he were telling an everyday matter that was not worth mentioning. Tieu Ninh Nhi stood frozen in place, tears on her face she forgot to wipe away. And I'm also stiff — what is this? The development... deviates from the original story again?!