The only place he could move freely was at the back of the palace where the courtyards were located. His subordinates from the Dark Palace were scattered among the servants, blending in. They were the ones who were monitoring the spies. Therefore, the only ones who were allowed to come near Xu Fei Yi's own courtyard were Yue s.h.i.+n and his other subordinates hidden in the shadow, acting as his shadow guards.

So, when Xu Fei Yi left hurriedly, looking grim and irritated, the two shadow guards could not help but look at each other.

'What happened to His Lords.h.i.+p ah? He looks in pain, like he was enduring something.'

'Did his illness relapse?'

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In the deepest part of the dark alley, a person was standing inconspicuously in the darkness. The person was wearing a thick cloak that covered the person's entire face and body.

Few minutes later, a man arrived in front of that person.

"Who are you?"

The person's voice was sharp, but one could tell that the owner was a woman without revealing herself.

"You don't need to know."

Beneath the cloak, the woman's eyes sharpened as she stared at the man in front of her.

"Why did you help me?"

The man fell silent. Seconds later he said, "You and my master's goal are the same. My master knows that you hate the Imperial Family and master wants to help you."

Hearing the man's explanation, the woman was startled.

'Same goal? Hates the Imperial Family?'

"Are you from the rebel organization?"

"Princess Xu Jing Xin should stop guessing. My master is not affiliated with the rebel group, rest a.s.sured."

Hearing her name, the woman bit her lips. For her, it was very unfair that the other person knew her ident.i.ty while she was oblivious to the ident.i.ty of the person who helped her during the birthday banquet of her Imperial Father.

"I… I want to see your master!"

Hearing Xu Jing Xin's demand, the man shook his head.

"My master does not wish to meet you…. for now… but do not worry. As long as you will accept my master's offer, my master will definitely meet with you, Princess."

When Xu Jing Xin heard the man's refusal, anger slowly crept inside her heart. She felt like the other person was not putting her in his eyes.

"You---!!"

"If Princess does not want to have a collaboration with us, then, this servant bids farewell."

The man saluted and turned around, preparing to leave.

"Wait!!!!"

Xu Jing Xin shouted.

Frustrated, she could only curse the man inside her heart.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Jing Xin closed her eyes.

"Fine!! I accept your invitation. What do you want? What is your plan?"

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[1]. Prince with Rank.

[2]. Side-Consort: One rank lower than the Main Wife.

[3]. Alert the enemies.

[Unedited Chapter]