It has been weeks since the encounter with Xuan Di and Jae-in stays in her palace ever since then. On usual days in the past, she will purposely dressed up in her Empress outfit that shows off the authority and power that she possess by sitting in the throne of the Empress. Then, she will make all the consorts in the Imperial Woman Palace to come to her palace to say their morning greetings.

It's a morning greeting that cannot be skipped as she can gather information from the consorts that were sent by those noble families as "offerings" to Xuan Di. To those noble families, being a consort in the palace, regardless of the rank there will always be a chance to gather power or connections.

Of course, previously Jae-in's intention is not for these political power gains, but rather more interested in who is gaining Xuan Di's frequent night visit so she can decide how to punish them.

Ever since she rebirth again, all these does not matter to her anymore. Whoever wants to get Xuan Di's love, please go ahead and fight for it. Jae-in couldn't care less for this love-fighting that she was once part of it.

Therefore, she instructed Yu-ji to cancel the morning greetings with the consorts so she could sleep in a little more.

Beauty Belle Su, Su Yin, the daughter of the Yang merchant that holds the majority power in the business trading market in Capital Xuan, casually took a sip from the tea brewed by her maid.

"What is Empress Jae even thinking? It has been weeks since the last time we were called for the morning greeting? Is she planning some kind of scheme that we don't know?" Her frowning brows shows her displease.

"Beauty Belle Su, I believe not. After all, she was sick due to the punishment of not accepting Emperor Xuan Di to crown you as Beauty Belle. I think it might be also a secret decree to make Empress Jae to reflect on her mistake." Maid Xia, Beauty Belle Su's childhood maid that served her since she was young, whisper to Beauty Belle Su's ears while she fan her master.

"Hmph, to even think she have a chance to fight with me? Didn't think that my opponent is that stupid to act rashly and brainlessly for Xuan Di's favour."

Beauty Belle Su stare into the thin air as she recalled the ridiculous yet satisfying look that Empress Jae showed when Emperor Xuan crowned her.

"But, regardless of those little tactics she plan to do, she will never be able to get Xuan Di's favour." Beauty Belle Su smile confidently as though she won the battle that doesn't exist.

"Yes of course my master, you possess the most beautiful yet seductive face in the Capital of Xuan and not only that, your body with curves that falls at the right places are good enough to make all men fall to your feet." Maid Xia continued on to flatter her master.

"HHAHAHAHHAHAA" Beauty Belle Su continue to laugh as she imagine how Empress Jae face will be like to see her and Xuan Di rolling on the bed in front of her to show her win.

** Next Day**

Jae-in woke up slightly earlier than usual and dressed herself up in her old clothings that she never once touched on ever since she wore the Empress outfit.

Wearing the white dress that was bought by her brother, she covered herself with a red cape and warm white fur to fight off the cold winter. Being accompanied by Yu-ji, the both of them walked out of the palace.

"Missy Jae, where do you plan to head to?" Yu-ji said while smiling as the weather seem good and Missy looks like she is in a good mood.

"Hmm.. honestly I am unsure, maybe let's head to the pavilion garden."

"I guess it might be a good choice as the weather is good."

Just as they enter the pavilion garden, Jae-in saw Xuan Di sitting at the pavilion reading some scripts with all the other eunuch on standby at one side. Not wanting to come in any contact with him, Jae-in plan to turn away and sneak off to somewhere.

"Why are you leaving?" A strong manly voice from behind stopped her from moving an inch.

'Damn it' Jae-in thought internally while Yu-ji freeze as well.

Jae-in immediately turn to face him and walk closer to the pavilion where he was at. Gracefully as usual, Jae-in greeting Xuan Di with no emotions in her voice.

"Your Imperial Majesty."

"You may be at ease." Xuan Di wave casually while Jae-in straighten herself up. Remaining at her spot, she continued.

"Your Imperial Majesty, it seems like you are doing your work here at the pavilion instead of the study palace. To not obstruct you any further, I will dismiss myself to head somewhere else." As she make her intentions clear, she did not want to waste any time while retreating backwards.

"Why don't you join me here at the pavilion." With this sentence, it stopped her from leaving anywhere or trying to distance herself from him. Reluctantly, she raised her head and saw Xuan Di staring at her as though he is trying to get an answer.

Just as she take a step towards the pavilion, a disgusting voice came from the back.

"Oh my Imperial Majesty, my apologies for being late. Oh my, your Majesty is here too! Let's accompany his Majesty together!" Beauty Belle Su said in her high pitchy voice as she grab Jae-in's arms as though they were best friends.

Once they reached the pavilion, Beauty Belle Su release her hands and ran towards Xuan Di to grab his arm while trying to appeal to him in her hot red dress that shows off her cleavage despite the cold of the winter.

"Your Imperial Majesty, your lowly consort is here and I apologise for being late to your date. Oh right, I brought some hot tea and snacks as a way to say sorry." While Maid Xia brought out the snacks and tea, Beauty Belle Su glance over to take a look at Empress Jae wanting to see her face that might be twisted with jealousy.

However, surprisingly Empress Jae did not reveal her ugly jealousy face that she once did but reach out calmly to take a sip on the hot tea prepared by her. As though Jae-in was not unaware of what Su Yin is trying to do, she scoffed mentally at how the "old" her might react in this situation.

When Su Yin said that she was late for the date with Xuan Yi, she was trying to hint to Jae-in that she and Xuan Di had plans together that shows his favour towards her. While Jae-in being stuck in her palace, Xuan Di spend most of his time with her and she is just an Empress that doesn't have his love.

As things settled down, Jae-in stare into the scenery of the pond while Beauty Belle Su continue on talking nonstop about her day to Xuan Di. The endless chattering just continue on and apparently Jae-in manage to master the skill of blocking off noise, so she continue on to wander off into space thinking what to do next to escape from here.

"What do you think Empress Jae?" A sudden question imposed to her that caught her off-guard.

Jae-in turn towards Xuan Di and realise he is looking at her waiting for an answer while the Beauty Belle Su sulking on her own and staring at her with displease. Unsure of what is the context of the conversation, she realise she need to be truthful.

"My apologies my Imperial Majesty, my mind drifted off somewhere and so I did not follow the conversation. My apologies." Jae-in answer Xuan Di in her emotionless voice.