Chapter 5 — Through the Air Room According to the Script

As soon as he finished speaking, I saw his jawline become tighter and tighter.

“At the banquet, with so many eyes looking in, do they dare to take action?”

Co Tu's voice carried a murderous aura that was difficult to control. The candlelight fell, reflecting a layer of heavy darkness in his eyes. His face, which was usually cold, now seemed to be covered with a thin layer of cold frost.

"The lady is wronged, this matter... I will definitely give her justice."

Co Tu's voice was as deep as soaking in ink, cold as lake water in December. I raised my head to look at his face, then looked at his tense jaw, and suddenly burst out laughing. In his eyes at this moment, anger was like an underground wave - at first glance, it seemed... a bit sincere.

“The husband is satisfied.”

If it turns out that the noble lady was playing a trick, how will he handle it? Whether he truly wants to break up with Bach Nguyet Quang, or is it just an act, will soon become clear.

"Madam! Madam! Great joy!"

The uncontained joyous voice of little maid Tieu Thuy rang out. I just saw her blushing and excitedly saying:

“Third master... Third master has been assigned to hold the position of Deputy Minister Lai!”

My hand holding the cup of enameled tea suddenly stopped, my heart was slightly shocked.

“Really?”

I raised my head to look at Tieu Thuy, my tone carrying three parts of surprise:

"Third brother... promoted?"

In the original work, this important position eventually fell to the Noble Concubine's younger brother.

“— Lady, see if this suits you?”

Co Tu suddenly took out a small item from his lap as if by magic. It is a small squirrel with a golden pearl in its mouth, its tail is also encrusted with a piece of diamond, extremely delicate and elegant.

“This is for the lady's entertainment. When she's free, it's good to caress and play.”

The squirrel's ears are carved from chalk, cool to the fingertips.

"The palace maid that day... slipped and fell into the water and died, the clue... is broken."

His voice was low, as if there was an unclear meaning inside. Hearing that, my hand that was caressing the squirrel's ear stopped. There are some things that, as long as they involve the other person... it's hard to separate them clearly. The little thing that looked cute just now, now looking back, feels boring and tasteless. After a long silence, Co Tu's eyes suddenly became sharp.

"But... it was also your Royal Highness's negligence, I lightly tapped her."

“In the future, there will definitely not be a similar incident again.”

After saying that, he stopped for a moment, his gaze returned to me, a bit softer.

"And the inconvenience the lady has to endure... should of course be compensated for."

"A few days ago, the Ministry of Lai presented the medal, there was a vacant position for the position of Thi Lang. I replaced the third brother to take it."

After speaking, he held up the teacup as if to cover his mouth, but didn't take a sip, just silently raised his eyes and observed me. Looking at the way he leaned forward to listen, with a light in his eyes that clearly shouldn't have been there, I coughed lightly and said calmly:

“Thank you, husband.”

“Does today feel more pleasing to the eye than usual?”

He suddenly leaned closer, the tip of his nose almost touching my forehead, his warm breath blowing on my brow bone.

“Husband... is handsome and powerful every day.”

I hurried for two hours and tried to retreat:

“I... suddenly remembered there was unfinished business.”

After finishing speaking, he stood up and quickly walked out of the room. Must stay away from the fox This star, otherwise my weak mind will not be able to withstand it for long! Behind me, the man looked at my figure as I frantically ran away, his eyes full of laughter. 6. There is an ancient temple outside the city. I followed my grandmother to offer incense and pray for blessings. The night wind in the mountains is especially cold. I sat in my room, propped my chin up and looked out the window at the darkness, watching the night sky that had never been clouded. While I was immersed in my thoughts, I didn't notice a few thin white smoke lines creeping in through the crack of the door. When he woke up again, his wrists were tied behind his back and he was locked in a stone room. I struggled to move my body, the rough rope rubbed against my wrist, bringing sharp pain.

“Is there anyone?”

“Where is this place?”

... Even though I cried until I was hoarse, no one responded! Time passed moment by moment, the stone room was so quiet that you could clearly hear your heartbeat. My throat was dry and painful, my stomach also started to growl, hunger and thirst felt like two invisible hands were squeezing my life tightly. I leaned against the cliff, breathing heavily, my eyes gradually becoming blurry...

"If only it was like my previous life, I got hit by a car and died..."

I mumbled to myself, my eyelids felt as heavy as lead, the last ray of consciousness was swallowed by the darkness. In the last hazy moment, the sound of "clopping" footsteps seemed to ring in the ears. In the middle of the dark night, water flowed into my mouth, and my throat was finally no longer painfully dry. When I opened my eyes again, what entered my vision was not a cold cliff, but a familiar blue curtain. This is... the room of the Duke's palace? I tried to lift my wrist, only a few faint marks remained on it. Am I…saved?

“Miss, you're awake!”

The familiar voice rang in my ears, bringing with me unconcealed trembling and crazy joy. I slowly turned my head and saw Co Tu walking quickly from the table, stopping at the head of the bed. He carefully reached out his hand, as if he wanted to touch me, but hesitated and stopped in mid-air, his fingertips trembling slightly. A moment later, he gently grabbed my wrist, his fingertips gently caressing the faint remaining marks.

"She's finally awake..."