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After a while of resting, Bella escorted me back to the 4th Princes Manor. By now, the situation with the 10th Consort had spread like wildfire. The deep gut feeling I had only grew stronger.
The 10th Consort was a ball of anger, the only thing that satisfied her was riches and power. If not for her weak body, she would have definitely become a cultivator, and bullied everyone in lower ranks!
I sighed.
Thankfully, I didn't have to see the 4th Prince as I trained. He was most likely somewhere in his study, reading papers upon papers of god knows what. I was able to train to the best of my abilities! After training, I returned back to my room to shower. Bella closed the room door before turning towards me.
"Miss, I will go prepare your bath." She said bowing. I nodded before sitting on the bed. I took a deep breath.
'After a long day of making enemies, It was finally over!' I thought happily. I swung my feet back and forth happily. As my mind went over all the events of today, I remembered what happened with the 4th Prince, my face heated up. I squealed as I rolled back and forth on the bed.
"It's just my luck! I end up in a movie plot with a handsome prince as my husband" I mumbled to myself. I giggled uncontrollably as I held my cheeks. In my previous world, I had rarely gotten close to a man! Despite my age, after leaving my home, I always had my eyes on books, I had no time for romance.
'But now…' I swung my feet back and forth as I thought.'Everything is different.' I smiled brightly as I shoved my face into the pillow on the bed. I couldn't stop squealing.
"Miss, your bath is-" Bella walked into the room. I quickly sat up and brushed my clothes. She cleared her throat before bowing.
"Miss, your bath is ready." She said. I nodded embarrassed before standing.
"M-Miss! Allow me to put your hair up first," she said. I sat back down as she carefully took the hairpins out of my hair. I then remembered what happened in the Queen's Courtyard.
"Bella, At the Queen's Courtyard-"
Before I could say anything more, she covered my mouth with her hands. Surprised, I quickly tried to fight out of her grip.
"M-Miss! Allow me to take out the rest of your hairpins." She said loudly. I winced.
'Why was she yelling?? We were the only two here-' My eyes widened with realization. I turned around to face Bella. She motioned to the door of the room. I quickly understood what she meant.
We were being watched. I shuddered with fear.
After Bella finished. She guided me to the bath. I turned towards her to see if we were still being spied on. Bella let out a breath and nodded. I rated my hand on my chest to calm my heartbeat.
"Apologies for earlier, Miss." She said. I shook my head
"It's fine, do you know who those people were?" I asked. I couldn't shake the fear from a few seconds ago. Bella pursed her lips.
"Miss… I'm not sure if." She paused. I looked at her expectantly.
"Bella, there is no need to worry, whatever your guess is, as long as you tell me, I can still try and protect you," I said. She looked at me with a serious expression, fear spilling out of her eyes. Nonetheless, she nodded.
"Miss. I believe it is the 1st Concubine." She finally said. I sighed before nodding.
"Alright," I said. She looked at me confused.
"That's all? Miss, You are not going to scold me for assuming that?" She said. I shook my head.
"Ever since you handed me that note in the jail cell, I've been worried about her." I quickly said.
'It wasn't entirely a lie.' I thought 'In the movie, the 1st Concubine was able to get away with everything, including the death of the Queen. This time, I must stop her!' I clenched my fists, determined.
"Bella, from now on, be wary of everyone, alright? Including the ladies in training. You must not let your guard down." I said seriously. She nodded before bowing.
"Yes, Miss." She said. "I leave you now, Miss." Before she walked out, she turned towards me.
"Miss, does that include the 4th Prince?" She asked. I paused for a moment. I clenched my jaw tightly.
"No, it doesn't," I said. I didn't hear a response, but I already knew she was suspicious of him.
"Bella," I said. She quickly cleared her throat.
"Apologies Miss, I am leaving now." She said quickly, before leaving the room. I sighed deeply.
"Did I make the right choice? Trusting the 4th Prince, was it the right thing?" I whispered to myself. Shaking my head, I quickly peeled off my clothes and entered the warm water.
Right after dipping my body in, I hummed in satisfaction. The smell of roses diffused throughout the room. The ripples echoing through the bubble-filled water. I found myself becoming drowsy in the water.
"Ill just...take a… short, nap…" I said slowly, My eyes closing.
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"Achoo!" I sneezed slightly while walking. Bella quickly passed me my handkerchief.
"Miss… You should have been careful not to fall asleep in the bath." Bella said. I waved my hand towards her.
"I'm fine, I'm fine, it's just a small- achoo!" I stumbled slightly, Bella quickly rushed to catch me.
"Miss!" She said.
"I'm fine! The cold will leave in a couple of days." I said Bella continued to send me worried glances. She sighed.
"How is it that you managed to become ill just as you have training…" She mumbled. I sighed myself.
'This was indeed bad luck. Curse this weak body of mine! f I were in my own body, I would never have to worry about this!' I thought. Sighing once more, we soon made it to the 4th Prince's Manor.
I must not have noticed yesterday, But his manor wasnt as "sparkly" As the other manors we had walked by. I tiled my head in confusion. I glanced at bella.
'It seems like she doesnt notice…' I thought.
"Miss? Are you going to go inside?" Bella spoke up. Her voice quickly pulling me out of my thoughts. I nodded before walking in.
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(Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed.)