Chapter 10 Coup and Refusal
In this new life everything went smoothly. Uncle-in-Law successfully saved my aunt.
With the experience from our previous lives, we also drew out the mastermind.
Unexpectedly, it was the Fourth Prince, whom I had never suspected before.
On the day of the coup, I followed behind my aunt and watched her press a blade to Consort Yun's throat to threaten the Fourth Prince.
She was truly my aunt. A heroine among women.
I knew Uncle-in-Law would soon finish off the assassins at the banquet and come, yet the man who always acted "too delicate to take care of himself" in front of my aunt did not hesitate to shoot the Fourth Prince dead with one arrow.
He was truly the Regent Prince who had helped me ascend the throne in my previous life. The two of them were a perfect match.
After seeing him pretend to be weak before my aunt so often, I had almost forgotten how cold-blooded he had been before.
When the dust settled and rewards were to be given, I heard the emperor say he could grant one request, even an official position.
For a moment I felt happier than if I myself had been made crown prince.
No one understood better than I how difficult his path had been. My uncle-in-law possessed unmatched talent. He deserved his own honors.
Yet before I could react, I heard him refuse.
Later, while my aunt spoke with the Empress, I asked him in confusion, "Uncle-in-Law, are you truly content to remain beneath others? With your memories of the previous life you could act faster than anyone. Are you really willing to stay only as Prince Consort?"
I did not understand. The opportunity was right in front of him. My aunt was alive and well. Why would he give it up?
He only smiled and asked, "What did you call me?"
"Uncle-in-Law..."
"Exactly. That is the reason."
He was my uncle-in-law first. Everything else came after.