Moreover, Wan’er had saved her life. She truly didn’t want to see Wan’er hurt again! Since he couldn’t understand her feelings, Mei Siyu decided to stop deceiving herself. The life she yearned for could only be pursued by herself. Since Ming Lengchen couldn’t be completely devoted to her, staying would be futile and only bring more sorrow. Despite her reluctance to part from him, she couldn’t continue like this. For Wan’er’s sake and her own, she had to take this step!
After deciding, she slowly sat up and wiped her tears with her sleeve. Since her mind was made up, there was no need to continue crying. She should prepare, as she had never experienced life outside the palace. She needed to gather clothes, silver, and other necessities, and bid farewell to those she cared about.
During lunch, Xiao Rou stood quietly beside her, lacking her usual cheerful voice. Was the maid still angry about the morning incident? Mei Siyu realized she had been harsh earlier when she didn’t want anyone around.
”Xiao Rou, are you still mad at me? I’m talking to you, why aren’t you responding?” Mei Siyu asked while eating.
”Miss, you are the master, and I am a servant. How could a servant dare to be angry with her mistress?” Xiao Rou said softly, slightly raising her eyes.
Since her mind was made up, she began to prepare some groundwork, first to settle matters so that her father could enjoy his old age in peace, without being implicated because of her. She wasn’t too worried about her concubine mother and elder sister, as long as her father was around, they wouldn’t end up on the streets.
In the Phoenix Ceremony Hall!
“Sister, why have you come? Quickly sit here, let me put a cushion on the chair so you don’t get cold,” Wan’er said softly, helping Mei Siyu settle into a cushioned chair.
“Wan’er, how have you been lately? You look much fuller in the face,” Mei Siyu sipped some clear tea and said casually.
“Thank you for your concern, Sister. I’m doing well,” Wan’er replied with a gentle smile, her voice as soft as ever.
