Jae-In POV:

"My apologies my Imperial Majesty, my mind drifted off somewhere and so I did not follow the conversation. My apologies." I answered in my usual emotionless voice.

Xuan Di look as if he was surprised to hear such forward honesty in my answer. With his questioning eyes, yet not wanting to make any continuation of conversation, the table soon filled with silence.

I glance over to take a look at Beauty Belle Su, expecting her to come up with something since it is always apparent that she wants to grab all attention from Xuan Di.

Beauty Belle Su saw my eyes looking at her, for a moment, her annoyed expression leaked through the mask she puts on before it return back to normal.

"Your Majesty, his Majesty was asking for your opinion on my suggestion to take a break and travel out of the palace for a week, as it soon will be the celebration of New Year in one month time." Beauty Belle Su spoke out the content of the question.

"I see, I believe this opinion of mine with regards to this suggestion does not matter much. It is your Imperial Majesty's decision to do what is right and what you want."

I answer the question that Xuan Di threw to me previously.

"Really?! You think so too!? That's great! Your Imperial Majesty! Since Empress Jae agreed, let's go on a trip because it has been awhile since I visit the market places and the outside life beyond the palace!" Beauty Belle Su trying to act cutely while pulling the sleeves from Xuan Di's clothes.

'Since when did I agree to her suggestion?'

Witnessing her behaviour, she is totally disregarding the mannerism required from any imperial Woman's palace consort. I scoff mentally at how ridiculous she acts and yet get away with it.

'If I were to behave in such a way, I bet Xuan Di will definitely pick this chance to push my hands off his clothes roughly or punish me.'

Taking a sip of the tea, ignoring the cutesy pleas from Beauty Belle Su, I wonder how long more do I have to sit here before being dismissed.

Xuan Di's brows frown as he observe the weird reaction from Beauty Belle Su, little did I know I was also part of the reason. As there is no continuation of this topic, I don't want to waste my time here.

Standing up while positioning myself in the greeting manner, I bid my farewell towards Xuan Di.

"Your Imperial Majesty, due to the cold, I would like to dismiss myself back to my palace as I am not feeling well. Please enjoy your stay at the pavilion and have a great day ahead."

With that being said, I turn around and walk courageously knowing that this is an offence. As we, being the women of the King, must obey and serve our Kings with no defiance. No women is allowed to move or act before the King gives permission. No way we can even behave however we liked.

Quickly, I hasten my pace and walk out of the garden of pavilion.

'Phew, what a waste of my time.'

Yu-ji join me as soon as she saw me walk out of the pavilion and escort me back to the palace.

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Removing my heavy winter coat, I sat down on my wooden couch with some cushion support my bottoms while Yu-ji starts to warm up the living room.

'There is not much time left, it's time to plan.' I reminded myself mentally.

"Yu-ji, go fetch some paper and brushes."

Walking over to my study table, I pick up the brushes while Yu-ji stay by my side to stir the ink.

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'Now, this is Xuan Yuan 20 the first year where Xuan Di rule Capital Xuan. This is the year that I have yet to organise my own power and ruling guild. Also, Xuan Di have yet to call in Xue Qing (First life Noble Lady Xue) and he haven't meet Qing Qing (2nd life Noble Lady Qing).'

'Should I call them in to distract him from his attention from me? Ha.. what am I thinking? He doesn't even pay attention to me anyways. But I think it's necessary to plan whether to let these 2 dangerous women into the palace.'

'The only person I have in hand now is only Yu-ji. I need someone to be my eyes and ears to gather information with regards to the possible routes to get out of the palace.'

'But, I doubt the guards and knights will be easy to bribe, after all the consequence of helping the Empress of Capital Xuan to escape will be . They have no reason to help me unless they are under my control.'

'Death... Should i feign my death to escape? No no, not possible because I will need to be in the coffin for 7 days straight before they bury me under the soil. Regardless if there is a pill of fake death, 7 days is too long for me to revive as antidote will not work after 3 days upon consumption of fake death pill.'

'Should I hire someone outside of the palace? But who is deem trustworthy for this plan? Just one wrong move, everyone will be slaughtered and I will be imprisoned with torture just like my previous life.'

I close my eyes as I rest my head on back of the chair. I stare at the empty paper with ink dripped onto it as the brush is still in my hand. Too many risk and too many uncertainties.

"Missy Jae, please take some time to rest. Don't force yourself too much, after all, if anything fails, we have young master to lean on. I am sure he will be able to help you."

Yu-ji voice out worriedly as she witness her master shouldering such pressure that she cannot help to alleviate some.

'Brother! That's right! He fits into what I exactly need!'