Chapter 4 - Wake Up
My eyes were heavy as I blinked them open.
I sat up, wincing slightly.
Zhou Ai (maid)
Oh, thank goodness!!
A pretty, young girl about 14 jumped on me. She wrapped her arms around my waist, hugging me.
Zhou Ai (maid)
Oh, I'm sorry!! How rude of me!! I'm just happy your awake!
I examined my hands, they were smooth, soft and callus free. They appear to not have worked a day.
Zhou Ai (maid)
Shall I go and fetch Mrs Lu?
I must take note, people are either good or bad!
Zhou Ai (maid)
Would you rather I fetch Master Lu?
My grandfather....he's good.
Lu Mei
No... In fact, bring them both.
I need to see what I'm up against.
The maid ran out of, what I assumed, was my bedroom.
Judging by my bodies state, I'm guessing this is the day the original Lu Mei died.
But my body is - I mean was - healthier, I could fight the poison. Its probably why I still feel a little sick.
I could hear the obnoxious footsteps of the stepmonster, followed by more graceful ones, most likely belonging to Lu Xiyan.
Zhou Ai (maid)
Don't just barge into my Lady's room!!
My maid tried to stop them, but Lu Xiyan shoved her.
On instinct, I jumped from the bed and caught her.
I'm supposed to be ill...
Mrs Lu
I see your feeling better, Mei.
Lu Xiyan
I doubt she was ever ill, attention seeking as always.
Xiyan said, she was looking at her nails. She was very beautiful, unfortunately she had an ugly personality.
The previous Mei was easily fooled by her stupid horrible pranks and set ups.
Looks like I won't be free if yet another toxic sister...
Grandpa Lu
Shut your mouth girl!
Xiyan shut her mouth, looking wounded.
Grandpa Lu
Don't call me father! I only keep you around because my son was fond of you!
I couldn't help the smile that crawled onto my face, I saw Xyian grit her teeth from the corner of my eye.
I love this old guy already.
Grandpa Lu
Are you alright, Mei Mei?
He hobbled over with his walking stick, a kind smile on his face.
He stroked my cheek lovingly, I found myself leaning into his warmth.
Lu Mei
Yes, grandfather... I'm fine.
Grandpa Lu
You seemed to have taken in a lot of poison...
He sounded suspicious, I needed to squash that suspicion!
The poison Mei originally used was plant based, the plant she used looks very similar to an edible plant...
Lu Mei
I thought it was cow parsley! I didn't know it was poisonous.
Grandpa Lu
Oh, you silly girl!!
Lu Mei
To prevent thing like this in the future... I shall educate myself on becoming a doctor!
Lu Xiyan
You can't be a doctor! Your to stupid!
Mrs Lu
Besides, your a girl. It's not allowed!
Grandpa Lu
Will you two silence yourselves?!
They gulped and grandpa sighed, he held the bridge of his nose in frustration.
Zhou Ai (maid)
Y-yes my lord??
Grandpa Lu
Escort those two to the summer courtyard please.
Zhou Ai (maid)
Yes, my Lord!
Zhou Ai (maid)
*thinking* At least Mei and Master Lu can be at peace! Just my bad luck!
Stepmonster dragged Xiyan out with her - my maid, who I now know is Ai, solemnly followed.
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