Chapter 7 — When the General refused to kiss me on my wedding day, I used 10 miles of red pages to buy a royal family

My movements are steady but quick. Treat wounds, apply medicine, bandage. Seamless without any interruption. When he tried to endure the pain, his other arm accidentally swept across the table, causing the medicine box to tip over. The lid popped open, and the shock caused the secret compartment inside to also open. We glimpse the strange scents left by our mother, hidden deep inside. In it, there is a package of "Diep Luyen Hoa" - something that can attract butterflies to gather. Mother once said that sometimes, the most unremarkable thing is the most deadly weapon. My heart fluttered, but I still had to deal with the wound first. He didn't say another word from beginning to end. Just quietly look at me. Under the candlelight, his eyes were dark and unfathomable. I have finished bandaging Tieu Huyen Nghi's wound. The foul smell of blood in the room was gradually replaced by the faint smell of medicine. The atmosphere in the room is no longer as tense as before. He looked at the neatly wrapped bandage on his arm, a flash of surprise flashed through his eyes.

“You know medicine?”

“Only know a little bit of fur.” I answered as I packed up the medicine box.

"My mother's health is not good. Since I was a child, I have learned a few things from the pharmacist at home, just to protect myself."

This statement is not a lie. It's just that the things we learn absolutely do not stop at such a simple "fur skin" level. The Tham family's business spreads throughout the world, touching all kinds of people in the world. Without some self-defense skills, I'm afraid people would have 'swallowed' me to the point that I wouldn't have any bones left. He didn't ask anything more. Just quietly look at me.

“Tonight, thank you.”

A long time later, he said those words. The sound is a bit hoarse compared to usual. I shook my head.

“Your Majesty is being polite.”

“We are a partnership, aren't we?”

We intentionally emphasize the word "cooperation". Not only reminding him, but also reminding myself. Do not exceed the limit. He seemed to understand the meaning of my words, his eyes returned to their usual cold look.

“You should rest early.”

Having finished speaking, he stood up and entered the heavenly palace. I watched his back disappear, an indescribable feeling arose in my heart. This man, hiding too many secrets, also carries too many dangers. Being forced to be tied to him will ultimately be a blessing or a curse... we still don't know. The next morning, according to regulations, the bride had to present tea to the palace. The first emperor and first queen both passed away long ago. In the entire clan, in terms of power and status, Tieu Huyen Nghi, although not the highest in rank, is the one who holds real power, and is also the only prince of the reigning saint. Therefore, my tea offering ceremony, as long as it is completed in front of him, is enough. After that, it is not a unilateral "receiving the audience", but a meeting ceremony with the ancestors according to the regulations of the ancestors. That is to say - I, as the new royal concubine, along with Tieu Huyen Nghi, accept the ceremony of the ancestors' introduction, and at the same time must also return the appropriate ceremony according to my position and regulations. It is a "mutual seeing" ceremony. I woke up very early and meticulously applied my makeup. Put on the royal royal concubine's pink formal dress, tie your hair in a complicated bun, and wear a matching headband. From top to bottom, the whole body exudes a noble and elegant temperament, not inferior to any noble lady. any. When I entered the main hall, Tieu Huyen Nghi was already waiting there. He changed into a purple court uniform, losing a bit of his usual sick appearance, but adding a bit of royal majesty. He saw me, his eyes stopped for a moment. But he quickly regained composure. I took a step forward, lifted the hem of my skirt, knelt down in front of him, my movements were dignified and dignified. Tri Xuan behind him gently raised the tea tray.

“Your Majesty, please have some tea.”

He reached out to take the teacup and took a sip, his expression still calm as usual. Then, he took out a delicate box from his chest and handed it to me.

“This, give it to the lady.”

This is the reward after the tea offering and address exchange ceremony, and is also the recognition of identity before the entire family and people in the palace. I reached out with both hands to receive it and opened the lid to take a look. Inside is a blood-red jade pendant, completely transparent, with a lifelike phoenix carved on it. The jade's quality is gentle, just by looking at it you can tell it is a rare treasure. It is said that this piece of jade is the relic of the first queen who founded the country. It was engraved with a famous statue and, over many years, has become the only token symbolizing the supreme authority of the mother of the royal palace. He gave this thing to me, publicly acknowledging my status as a royal concubine in front of the entire family. My heart trembled slightly.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

The tea offering ceremony here is considered complete. Next, is the meeting ceremony between me and my ancestors in the royal family. Those who came were all princes still living in the family, most of them were elders who had retired from real power, along with their families. This is not a simple one-sided meeting, but according to court etiquette, the two sides meet according to their titles and exchange ceremonies.