10 This old hag

The crown prince Eunhyun and second princess was giggling as they make their way to the Myeonhee Pavilion for the tea party.

"Really! I did not even dare believed the rumours going around the palace that you have that tyranness trait. Who would have thought that the rumors did gave you justice after all hahaha." The crown prince laughed.

"Brother?! I was just... swayed though." Then princess Ye Beom pouted.

"Yeah, yeah. Sure you does hahaha." Crown prince replied.

"Stop laughing brother!" Princess Ye Beom retorted, crossing her arms cross her chest.

"You're so hateful brother! Hmph."

"Ahhh now what? I was just clearly stating the

obvious fa—" the crown prince was not able to finish off his sentence when the turned his gaze to the pavilion.

"Brother? Are you okay?" Princess Ye Beom asked as she looked at direction where the crown prince is looking at. She gasped.

"Come my lovely grandson and granddaughter!" Grand empress dowager greeted.

"Ah... yes grand empress. It is an honour, truly." Princess Ye Beom bowed.

And when she stand straight again she glances at her brother. An agitated expression was seen on his face. Ye Beom immediately hold his brother's hand. When the crown prince turned his attention to the second princess, she gave her a questioning look that was clearly reflected on his eyes. Princess Ye Beom shakes her head as if trying to say no. Crown prince Eunhyun immediately understand what the second princess was trying to say.

Silly. Why worry about me? The crown prince thought as he let out a sigh as he smiles at princess Ye Beom for reassurance.

"Come, sit... sit." The grand empress dowager said as she invited the crown prince and the second princess to join them.

As the two highnesses sits down and join the grand empress dowager at the table, the second princess saw the unfamiliar lady again that sends off her first consort.

The princess was utterly confused that it made her feel like unable to breath properly. Her mind and heart was full thoughts and doubts.

The princess tilted her head. "Brother? What is going on?" then she looks at her brother. "Why is Taejoo here too? And the woman beside him... Who is she?" She continued with her mouth gaped leaving her breathless as her heart keeps on thumping.

Crown prince Eunhyun stared at princess Ye Beom blankly. "Ye Beom, you... don't recognize her?". He said.

Huh? Why? Who is she for me, that it sounds like I should be able to recognize her? The princess glances at Taejoo which is currently staring at him. When princess Ye Beom met Taejoo's gaze, she wasn't able to break it off.

Taejoo... just who in the world is she to you? I-I.. I don't remember anything writing this stuff. You have been very loyal to the original character. But why is that it's different from what is happening here?

Princess Ye Beom inhaled deeply to calm her mind. And when she breath it out she spoke and said; "As you all can recall. Due to this past event wherein I have been poisoned, my... my memory has been a bit... a bit hazy."

Ahhh it sure does hard to pretend like someone who really is not you huh? Pathetic Ye Beom. You're so pathe—

"You... so your memory is still bits by pieces, I see." Taejoo said out of the blue. It sounded sad. But with the expression his face is showing, you can see the sincere and worried look especially through his eyes that is reaching through the second imperial princess.

"It's not like that. I just somehow... can't remember that things that I should be remembering. Oh! But worry not! The empire's physician told me that I can slowly regain my memories. Although it might take some time." Princess Ye Beom reasoned out.

Sighs. Oh dear God. I won't even recall anything though. But at least I know what's the flow of my story! All hail to me, thy creator! Thou shall bow to me 'ye people!

Evil laughs...

The crown prince shivers as she stared at princess Ye Beom with stupefied look. For the love of God in heavens, just what has gotten into you Ye Beom? He thought.

"Oh dear me! You must have felt so pressured my child!". An ominous lie came from the grand empress dowager.

"How could it be so inconsiderate of me to talk about such... thing."

And just with that, the grand empress dowager gave off a sudden change of tone at the end of her sentence which is mirrored with in gaze.

However the second imperial princess... "Arghhhh!! .... this grandmother of mine! HEY OLD HAG MYEONHEE! Your supposed to love me, you shaggy haired old woman! Hmph!

Aren't you supposed to side with me? And favour me?! ARE YOU NOT?! Then why are you doing this to me you... ARGH— YOU OLD USELESS HAG! APOLOGIZE!!" Ye Beom shouted at the top of her lungs as she fumes.

Princess Ye Beom's face and ears turned red on account of embarrassment. The princess then stood up fast as she crossed her arms on her chest. Again.

"My child! Forgive this grandmother of yours, for her insolence. Oh my!" The empress beg.

Yes, yes, that's just right. Heed my orders MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!

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... has this kind of thought in her mind. Yes, the second imperial princess is day dreaming once again.

"Ye Beom my child. It must have been tough for you." The grand empress said as she tries to act pitying the second princess.

Despite that, the princess decided to just smile at the grand empress, sit up straight, and took a sip of her tea.

"A mint flavor? Perhaps this tea is bakha-cha, grand empress dowager?" Princess Ye Beom asked.

"You sure do know your... tea, my dear." And the grand empress smiled as if there was a hidden meaning in her words.

"No grand empress. It just so happens that I—this second imperial princess, is quite fond of this tea, your majesty." Ye Beom replied, bowing to the grand empress showing her respect.

Grand empress Myeonhee flashed a bright smile to princess Ye Beom and said; "Well then, since that's the case, I think this wonderful lass sitting beside your consort... should introduce herself to you, don't you think?"

Ye Beom's heart throb. Wonderful lass my ass. That lass you're talking about, I saw her sending off Taejoo. That was supposed to be me though! Despite the thought, princess Ye Beom's expression remained indifferent.

"Yes please grand empress." She pleaded.

With princess Ye Beom's words, the lady beside consort Taejoo stands up and faced her direction. "I—Hwang Shinrae, the first imperial princess the second born. Daughter of Emperor Hwang Kang Joo, and concubine Kim Gaen."

EHHH?!?! Tha-tha-that's my Hwang Shinrae?! O-oh my, no doubt why she looks beautiful. That's how I exactly I described her! A long dark brown hair, a sharp black eyes, a thin flushed pink lips, and a v-shape face. Wow wow wow. Ye Beom thought as her mouth gaped in awe.

"Y-your my s-siter?" Oh shit. The princess covered her mouth. Why did I stammer? Siter? Siter?! What the heck was a that?! I'm supposed to say sister!

"Ahm... aha, haha ha ha." Princess Ye Beom helplessly laughed. "I meant to say, sister. Haha."

"Mind nothing of it, I hope for us to get along and for you to recover your memories." Then first princess Shinrae smiled.

"Oh yes! This younger sister of yours is grateful." Then princess Ye Beom bowed at her. And when she looked up: "And also, let this younger sister of yours to thank you for the last time." She smiled.

"Thankful of what? I do not recall any events that you should be thanking me for." First princess Shinrae said.

"Oh, then let me remind you..." princess Ye Beom paused then glances at consort Taejoo.

"... thank you for sending my consort off." Then she smiled.

The grand empress, crown prince, and consort Taejoo was left stunned with the second princess statement, and only the princesses remained calm.

Or maybe not... their eyes are flaming as they stare at each other.

"Ah yes... of course, you are very welcome my dear younger sister." Princess Shinrae smiled.

This woman...!! Is irking all the way into my nerves!!

Crown prince Eunhyun noticed how the second princess was uncomfortable within the situation. And so he decided to speak up.

"Grand empress, I still have a pile of works to do. I shall take my leave..." he said then he bowed to the grand empress dowager.

"...and if you may, please accompany me back princess Ye Beom." Crown prince Eunhyun said as he offers his hands to the second princess.

Princess Ye Beom stared at his hand and thought that she is lucky to have such a brother. She took his hand and bid her thanks and goodbye to the party whom is still enjoying their tea. Princess Ye Beom glanced at consort Taejoo hoping that he will look her way, on which never happened.