Already Occupied

Li Xueyue left the room without another glance back. But she stood outside for a brief second and turned to a maidservant.

"Watch over her," she instructed, purposely keeping it vague.

The maidservant bowed her head in response, understanding the meaning of the Crown Princess's instruction.

Li Xueyue nodded in acknowledgment. Without a word, she walked off. She was heading in the direction of Yu Zhen's private study but then paused. A plan suddenly came to mind…

She retracted her steps and began heading towards a pavilion. 

Li Xueyue was certain that the woman would be there. She didn't forget their encounter in Yu Zhen's hallways. 

"Bring parchment and ink to the Thousand Lotus Pavilion," she told a maidservant. The servant nodded her head and quickly rushed off to fulfill the request.