Meanwhile, Gu Kei who was not allowed to follow her mistress inside the emperor's palace, was actually disappointed unlike what Lin Xulian thought. If possible she wanted to stay by her mistress' side at all times. Especially because she is wary of that Head Imperial Physician Yi Rong. Although she knew that Lin Xulian will never be careless and can protect herself, that man is still part of the traitorous Liu clan. She can't help but worry. But then again, what's done is done so she can only try to be useful in other ways.
Lessening her presence, although not deliberately hiding herself, Gu Kei walked around the periphery of the emperor's palace to observe and scout the surroundings. Of course the people of Mo clan are already on this task but, who made her having nothing to do at the moment. She was left outside the gates without prior notice after all. Still, she remain optimistic and concentrated in observing her surroundings.
