Emperor Andrew gave his permission so she immediately went back to Prince Anders' Mansion. It feels lonely now that she is alone. There are lots of servants and they are all so good and respectful to her but still, it is different without her kind, gentle, caring, and faithful husband.

Anders, it is so lonely... When will you be back?

In the morning, Beatrix is shocked when she received the Emperor's decree saying that she should enter the palace and live there while her husband is still on the battlefield to protect her against assassins and other people who want to kidnap her and use her as leverage.

She felt so conflicted. She knew that her days will not run smoothly in the palace. Rumor and gossip will surely arise and she wants to stay in Prince Anders' Mansion. This is her home now! She does not want to accept the imperial decree but she cannot also refuse it!

What is wrong with his brain?! Is he so idle that he is asking for more problems to come?! What is he planning to do?!

She is so mad that she pretends to faint. She was immediately sent to her courtyard to rest by her servants. The household physician was surprised when he felt her pulse.

What is the meaning of this?!

Beatrix opened her eyes when she sensed that only the trusted servants are present. She informed them that they need to keep silent regarding this matter and instructed the physician on what to say to the eunuch waiting outside.

The physician felt conflicted about the princess' order but he has some idea why the princess needs to deceive the monarch. But, if this is exposed, would he be the one to suffer? So unlucky but he could not disobey...

The eunuch fearfully went back to the palace and told the Emperor about what happened. He is very scared when he saw the malicious smile on the Emperor's lips. He dare not stare at his face or he will surely be unlucky!

The next day, the Emperor made a special trip to Prince Anders' Mansion. He informed everyone that he needs to personally visit his gravely ill Imperial Sister-in-Law. He brought imperial physicians.

Beatrix suppressed her urge to grind her teeth and forcibly drink an undetectable poison. She dare not endanger the entire mansion.

She is lying on her bed when the Emperor visits her. He did not comply with the rules and immediately went beside her bed like a husband.

He commanded the imperial physicians to check her pulse. They unanimously said that she is ill but the reason is unknown to them.

The physicians are scared while waiting for his reaction.

Why they cannot detect the cause of Her Highness' illness?

He calmly dismissed the physicians and the other servants in the room.

The servants are hesitant but clearly cannot do otherwise...

When they are already alone in the room. He stared at her. She feels so uncomfortable so she immediately asked.

"Is there anything you need to discuss with this servant, Your Majesty?"

"Beatrix, do you need to poison yourself?" He calmly asked her yet his tone is already in declarative form.

He knows! No matter what we do, he was still able to infiltrate Prince Anders' Mansion with his spies!

Beatrix felt uneasy but dare not show it.

"What do you mean, Your Majesty? This servant is truly sick. You heard the imperial physicians..." She acted innocent. She will never admit that easily!

He chuckled and slowly bring his face closer to her...Her heart beats faster as he is already so close...

Is he crazy?!! Is he going to kiss me?!!

But he did not kiss her and whisper to her instead.

"Do not play games with me, Beatrix... I know you poisoned yourself and you have the antidote... Drink the antidote now and enter the palace with me today or else several servants will die today because you dared to deceive the monarch and refused to obey the decree..."

"Your Majesty, you misunderstood. I am not playing tricks. I cannot do that..." She said and acted as pitiful as she could. She even coughed so hard to make a point.

Emperor Andrew's face darkened further as he saw her cough so hard as if every cough will end her life soon...

"Do not make me repeat myself, Beatrix. Drink the antidote now and go with me or they will pay for your trickery..."

Beatrix cannot answer anymore as she is now busy coughing so much blood! The poison she took seems mild but in reality, it is a cruel poison but she needs to do it! She hoped that he will not make it more difficult for her and just go away if he saw her suffering...

He stared at her pitiful form. His face is as dark as a pot now. He finally called one of his shadow guards and give his cruel command to slaughter ten servants randomly!