Finally able to leave the palace safely, they were followed by several bothersome attendants. Sitting in the phoenix carriage, they discussed how to divert their attention and visit the medicine shop.
Soon they arrived at the Mei residence, and as soon as they disembarked, they were greeted by an impressive welcoming formation. Maids knelt everywhere. The leading figures, dressed in elegant clothing, included a man in his forties – presumably her father – with a noble bearing. Beside him was a beautiful, graceful lady who was likely her stepmother. Standing behind them was a girl of similar age, attractive and fair-skinned, light in movement – probably the troublesome older sister.
Xiao Rou had already shared the backstory during their palace conversations – about her father’s coldness, Madam Yun’s constant obstacles, and her sister’s romantic escapades. So this homecoming was well-prepared. Ostensibly coming home, she actually wanted to wash away past humiliations – not for herself, but for the real Mei Si Yu! Consider it payback for borrowing her body. Yan Bao Mei was indeed a heroine who repaid kindness and settled scores!
Finally, after being full from food and wine, Mei Siyu, under escort, bid farewell to her father and boarded the phoenix carriage and left. She was finally free from seeing those two women’s ugly faces, and could breathe some fresh air, feeling comfortable. This time returning home, not only did she have a deep father-daughter connection, but she also taught those despicable women a lesson. She thought Mei Siyu’s spirit in heaven should now be at peace, or perhaps in another time and space, she could rest assured!
Yes, she would not die, she must have gone to another place, perhaps even crossing over and finding her own love, living a happy life. This outcome would be the best, a compensation from heaven for her past suffering! Yan Baomei thought to herself.
[Text: 031 Cleverly Obtaining Medicine]
They were walking very quickly, almost about to miss the last pharmacy, making Mei Siyu anxious like an ant on a hot pan. Xiao Rou beside her only looked worried, not speaking, afraid of disrupting her thoughts and delaying important matters.
