Are You Still Angry With Me

Lillian Lee's expression changed instantly. "I have no idea what you're talking about!"

Grace stood up and smiled, "I have something very important that I need the Imperial Advisor's help with. I do need your assistance, so rest assured, no matter what, I won't breathe a word of this to anyone."

Lillian Lee blinked several times but said nothing.

"Once it's done, I hope you can inform the Imperial Advisor," Grace said. "I'll take my leave now."

...

After Grace left, Lillian Lee propped her foot on the stool, stroking her chin thoughtfully. "She actually saw through my disguise. Look at that sharp little face—who says she's just an idiot and a fool? Clearly, rumors can't be trusted..."

...

Everyone has their own looks, but to end up like Lillian Lee, there must've been something lacking from birth.

If there was something lacking from birth, it should show up in her pulse.

But her pulse is perfect—overflowing with spiritual power, strong and healthy, absolutely flawless.

Someone with a pulse like that definitely wasn't born with any deficiencies.

At the same time, when Grace got close to her, she caught a faint scent.

It smelled a bit like perfume, but it definitely wasn't perfume.

It was the scent of a disguise potion.

Grace had used it before, so she knew.

She was certain Lillian Lee looked like this because of some extremely advanced disguise technique.

Whatever her reason for disguising herself, Grace was sure it wasn't to attract Gu Xingyun's attention.

That's why she gave her a drug that could make Gu Xingyun hallucinate and pass out.

She had no idea what Lillian Lee was up to, and she didn't want to know.

If someone actually managed to kill Gu Xingyun, she'd probably be the first to applaud!

In her heart, she had no expectations or feelings left for Colin Gu.

Not even a trace.

"Grace."

Grace paused mid-step.

Speak of the devil...

She had just thought of Colin Gu, and Colin Gu appeared.

He was standing at the fork in the path to her left, calling out to her.

He was alone.

Grace took a deep breath, turned, and bowed. "Your Majesty."

"What brings you to the palace?" Colin Gu walked up to her and asked.

"I came to congratulate Consort Vivian," Grace replied.

"Oh..." Colin Gu looked at her. "I heard something happened when the Imperial Advisor was divining for Aunt Wan?"

"Yes," Grace said. "Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky and knocked the Imperial Advisor out. He said Aunt Wan's birth chart doesn't match well with my father's."

"I see..." Colin Gu glanced at Hope and Claire, who were standing behind Grace. "You two, leave us."

"Huh?" Both of them looked at Grace.

Grace frowned slightly and said, "Go on! That's an imperial order. If you don't obey, you could lose your heads."

The two had no choice but to leave.

Once they'd gone, Grace asked, "Your Majesty, is there something you wish to discuss?"

"Are you still angry with me?" Colin Gu asked.

"I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty," Grace replied, her face cold and stern.

She looked nothing like the lovesick girl who used to grin foolishly whenever she saw him. Now, she radiated an aura that kept people at arm's length.

Colin Gu's eyes dimmed. "Back then, you kept chasing after me, teasing me. Ever since my days at the prince's manor, you brought me food, gifts, letters—wherever I went, you were always there."

Grace bit her lip and said, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty! I was young and foolish back then. Things have changed, so please just forget about it!"

"To you, it was foolishness and a thing of the past. But for me... it's happening right now. What am I supposed to do?"