Alicia was running out of time, and she knew it. She knew it was time to step up her escape plan. Because the more she delayed, the more difficult it became for her to escape, especially now that Harold was not just thinking but talking about sending Paulina away and suggesting that she start sleeping in his room. It was only a matter of time before he started doing as he pleased, so she had to do something quickly.
Running away was as impossible as having a green sun, and escaping from Harold outside seemed even more impossible. So the only solution left was for them to kick her out willingly.
"Whenever the king enters, you must stand up and bow. No movement until he sits down and permits you to sit. Otherwise, the punishment is severe."
"For people not directly related to the royal family, the punishment can be the death penalty. And for those directly related, including their spouses and children, it is banishment from the palace."