Chapter 1 — Tong Chieu's Unfairness

My sister and I were captured by bandits. She was robbed of her innocence, and I hate the thief. After being rescued back to the palace, my mother tearfully advised me: "The bandits are spreading rumors everywhere that they have humiliated a noble lady of the Tong palace. Outside, everyone is guessing whether that person is you or your sister. "Your sister has not yet decided to get married, how about you accept this matter for her." Tong Doanh's sister also cried and begged me: "My sister and the third young master Ta are about to get married. He is a gentleman, gentle as jade, and will definitely tolerate you." Without waiting for my consent, my father spread the news that I had been humiliated, and my younger sister had killed a thief and maintained her innocence. This story spread throughout the capital. Three days later, Ta Han Thanh sent someone to convey the word: "In the Queen Mother's marriage will, it is only written that she is a daughter of the Song family. Now it seems that the concubine Tong Doanh is fierce, I want to marry her even more. Only because of her parents' love for her younger sister Tong Doanh. Ten years ago, she was lost in the war, then was adopted by a farmer for many years, and it was not until a year ago that she was brought back to the palace. In the past year, the Tu Hop inkstone that I won for winning the first prize in the banquet, the princess's favorite gold brooch, and even a good shop in her dowry As long as Tong Doanh liked me, my mother ordered me to give it up. Although I was angry, I understood that my mother had lost her child for many years, so I never argued. Until half a month ago, Tong Doanh and I went to the mountain to offer incense and suddenly encountered robbers. When the people in the palace came to save me, she was unfortunately humiliated. The bandit in the prison brazenly announced that he had humiliated a Song lady The world is harsh. My mother wants me to bear this bad reputation for Tong Doanh. She tearfully said: " Doanh Nhi is still not settled. As for Chieu Nhi, you and the Ta family already have a marriage contract." My younger sister also cried and grabbed my sleeve: "The little Marquis of the Ta family is a gentleman as gentle as jade, and with his younger sister, he will definitely tolerate you." Father's face also darkened and angrily shouted: "You should be of the same mind. Chieu Nhi, don't be too selfish! Selfish... It's ridiculous. I looked at the blue and purple marks all over my body left by the fight with the robbers. My heart felt like it was falling into an ice cellar. That day, I had a high fever and lost consciousness. When I opened my eyes again, it was three days later, Ta Han Thanh sent someone to convey the message: "On the wedding decree, it only says the daughter of the Tong family. The concubine Tong Doanh is fierce, I want to marry her as my wife." 02 It turned out that during the three days I was in a coma, my father secretly ordered guests to spread the news. People despised me for not being secretive. They praised Tong Doanh for being fierce. Even my childhood fiance Ta Han Thanh also wanted to divorce me because of this. My sister cried deeply, kneeling in my yard and apologizing: "Doanh has not been married yet." I once thought about climbing high with Mr.

The most beautiful woman in the capital, becoming a worthy lady of the Ta family. Those days were very difficult, though. But I never complained. Because that's the future my mother so painfully prayed for me. But now, she angrily scolded me: "Your younger sister was harmed by thieves. You didn't care about her, but coldly watched her kneel down. How ungrateful!" "Over the years, I have truly spoiled you. Chieu Nhi, you have disappointed me very much." Rain poured down like a waterfall. I raised my hand to wipe the water from my face. "So in my mother's opinion, now that my reputation has been ruined and I have been divorced by Ta Thi, what should I do?" Mother was speechless. She avoided my eyes. "Of course... of course I will find a good home for Chieu Nhi again." "The Queen Mother's will cannot be disobeyed. If Prince Ta has changed his mind, how about creating fate between him and Doanh Nhi." It turns out that when the heartache reaches its peak, only numbness remains in the heart. Even the strength to cry and riot is gone. I nodded, my voice hoarse: "Okay." In the corner of my eyes, my sister's face showed a hint of secret joy. Actually, the bandit we killed that day was probably not a real bandit, but... That's it. If she marries into the Ta family, she will automatically have protection from a noble family. There's no need to remind her anymore.03The injuries on her body gradually recovered. The Ta family's bride price was carried to Tong Doanh's hospital every day. The banquets of noble families in the capital also changed to invite her. Except for the flower reward party of the Princess. At this party, there were as many guests as clouds, princes and princesses were all present. Princess Uyen Hoa was on good terms with me, but I clearly wrote the truth in the letter. Therefore, she invited me alone. When they met in private, she was so angry that she gritted her teeth: "How can there be such biased parents in this world?" "It's really pitiful for your sister to be humiliated. But what is the basis for forcing you to bear the burden of this bad reputation? "Now the matter has become noisy throughout the capital. There are no witnesses, it is true that even if you have a mouth, you cannot say clearly."Witnesses... actually there are. The bandit we murdered was the witness. The day we were arrested, my sister and I were escorted to two different rooms. I pulled down the brooch and stabbed it hard at the young bandit who was guarding me. He covered his face with a black scarf and quickly said: "Don't be afraid, lady, I won't hurt you..." That extremely gentle, clear voice startled me. But the golden brooch pierced his body. Immediately after that, the man could not support himself and fell down the cliff. I reached out to pull him back, but I could only pull half of the jade pendant he hid in his inner shirt. That piece of jade was as white as snow, of precious jade quality. On it is engraved a five-clawed dragon pattern. This dragon pattern can only be used by the Crown Prince of the current dynasty. Why did it appear on a bandit? If what people say is the real Crown Prince, then who is his noble-mannered royal highness who appeared at the flower reward party just now? My heart beats violently. I tried to suppress my chaotic thoughts and said to Uyen Hoa: "This matter is truly irreversible. I just consider it a bad fate, encountering miserable, confused parents." "In the future, I will marry far away and not interact with them anymore..." Someone interrupted: "Where do you want to marry?" That voice was very cold, and also carried a bit of impatience. It's Ta Han Thanh.04Uyen Hoa was suddenly called to the lobby to meet guests. Only Ta Han Thanh and I stood facing each other. Over the years, I have always treated him with thoughtfulness and care. Five parts because I don't want to disappoint my mother's expectations, five parts because I like him. After all, we have known each other since childhood, and he has a face like an orchid like a jade. But this thoughtfulness fell into his mouth

becomes to climb high and win hearts. As for my younger sister who doesn't understand my etiquette, in his eyes she is a person with a sincere personality. Actually, he has been biased against her for a long time. This year's Lunar New Year, Tong Doanh publicly broke the glass lamp given to me by Ta Han Thanh. Even her father, who always pampered her the most, blamed her for being clumsy. Ta Han Thanh just smiled calmly: "Little sister Doanh Nhi is only fifteen years old, naive and clumsy, no need to blame." Then Ta Han Thanh agreed to make up for me another one. But he forgot everything. That broken lamp is still placed at my bedside, facing me day and night. At first I was still heartbroken and shed tears. After looking at it for a long time, there are no longer any waves in my heart. It rained non-stop for several days. I raised the rim of my umbrella slightly. "Ta Han Thanh, where I want to marry has nothing to do with you." He frowned. "I changed to marry Doanh Nhi as my wife because of the clan's compulsion. "You also know that Ta Thi's rules are strict, you can't have a lady who is unchaste." I laughed. "So what?" Seemingly angered by me, he said with anger: "So I don't turn around, nor am I the type of scolding villain. humiliated her. "Just now I heard you say you want to marry far away." Ta Han Thanh paused, showing pity and looking down from above. "After all, you are my childhood friend. Chieu Nhi, I don't care about your unchastity, I wish to take you as my concubine." I raised my eyes, threw the remaining half of the hot tea cup in his face. "No need. With your virtue, it's not worthy of me." Ta Han Thanh was so angry that his face changed. Not far away, a man's soft laughter suddenly sounded, as if he was applauding. I raised my head and looked back, all around was empty, no one could be seen. I was stunned.05Ta Han Thanh, completely wet, returned to the banquet table. There is no wall in the world that does not leak air. The news that he and I had an argument quickly spread. "The eldest daughter of the Song family was said to understand manners and read many books, but unexpectedly she did not know good or bad like that." "It's already broken, she can be the concubine of the Ta family's Little Marquis but still doesn't know how to appreciate it." "Let's wait and see who else in the capital will marry her." After the banquet ended, I was waiting for the carriage to come pick me up. There were whispers all around. Uyen Hoa became angry and punished the servants who spread nonsense. Everyone then shut up and left one by one. Only Ta Han Thanh and I remained standing in place. He laughed coldly: "What's wrong, your family hasn't come to pick you up yet?" Before, he and I had a wedding contract, and every time we went out, he would take me back to the palace. Maybe that's why my parents didn't remember to send someone to pick me up. Or perhaps the younger sister was clinging to her mother, wanting her to cook soup for her, and coaxing her father to teach her how to write. That's it. In fact, we no longer have a home for a long time, so there is no need to fool ourselves. I didn't pay attention to Ta Han Thanh's sarcasm, I took my umbrella and went out. He couldn't keep his face, frowned and pulled my sleeve. "Why is your temper so big today?" It's dark, it's raining heavily, how can a girl like you walk? I'll still take you home as before." Right after that, a folding fan forcefully tapped Ta Han Thanh's wrist. At the end of the fan hung half a jade pendant. The jade branch was a gentle white, engraved with a five-clawed dragon pattern. The man's voice was very easy to hear, low, noble, carrying a cold air: "Don't mind Mr. Behind were two rows of Kim Ngo guards, all of them were silent. Ta Han Thanh's face was pale. I was also panicked.