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Lin Tian'er slapped her forehead, "Look at my memory! I came here for Yuan'er. Lin Shoutong, I have to say, your charm is really great. Ever since you left Lin Residence, Yuan'er has been lovesick. She can't eat or drink because of you. Fortunately, that man—yes, the one who seems so arrogant—is quite understanding. He’s worried you might feel lonely, so he specifically sent me to keep you company..."
Hearing that it was Nangong Nuo's idea, Mei Shuang felt a sense of urgency as if she were on the brink of leaving this world. A wave of suffocation made her heart race.
Startled, Lin Tian'er hurriedly approached her, patting and soothing her, "Alright, alright. I know you don't want to mention that man. Forget it, I won't bring it up..."
Mei Shuang was sweating profusely and finally managed to catch her breath. She suddenly felt that some matters could not be delayed.
She grabbed Lin Tian'er's hand and asked, "Look at my forehead..."
Lin Tian'er was puzzled and examined Mei Shuang's forehead closely before reaching out, "What's wrong? Your forehead isn't hot..."
"Look again, more carefully," Mei Shuang said weakly.
"Tsk tsk, Lin Shoutong, I think your luck hasn't been very good lately. Look at your glabella; there's a hint of dark energy..."
Mei Shuang immediately rolled her eyes and fainted...
??
Heavy rain poured down; a storm like none seen in years swept in from the south, enveloping the entire Purple Dawn City in a curtain of rain.
In an abandoned dilapidated temple on the outskirts, Mei Ru gently laid down her mother, who was drenched to the bone.
The Second Lady was covered with a rain tarp but was still soaked through. The area on her chest where she had been stabbed was already seeping blood, staining her clothes red.
Mei Ru wiped the rainwater from her face and took out various medicines from her wide sleeves. Although anxious, she remained calm as she fed them to her mother one by one.
After lighting a fire with a match, the dilapidated temple was suddenly filled with warmth and light.
When she turned around after finishing everything, she saw the Second Lady looking at her.
"Mother, you're awake?" Mei Ru exclaimed in surprise.
The Second Lady slightly closed her eyes, her cracked lips moving. "Ruer, come here. I have something to ask you..."
Mei Ru hurriedly dropped the firewood in her hands, walked over, squatted down, and gently supported the Second Lady. Tears welled up in her eyes as she nodded and softly said, "Mother, what is it...?"
Looking at Mei Ru's flower-like beauty, the Second Lady sighed deeply. "Ruer, do you remember what I told you when you last visited the Minister's Residence?"
Mei Ru nodded. "I remember."
"Since you remember, why did you go against my wishes and harm Shuang'er?" The Second Lady asked weakly.
"Mother..." Mei Ru frowned, clearly unconvinced by the Second Lady's words.
"Ruer, in fact, Shuang'er is even more pitiful than you. Her mother left her right after she was born. Chancellor Mei treats her well because he wants to make up for the absence of a mother in her life. Chancellor Mei is someone who values emotions and old ties; he never remarried for Shuang'er's mother's sake..."
At this point, she sighed again. "Do you know why he married me?"
Mei Ru shook her head.
The Second Lady smiled sadly, "It's because I resemble Mei Shuang's mother to some extent..."
"Mother?!" Mei Ru exclaimed in shock, "But you've never seen her, how would you know?"
"I once saw her portrait in Chancellor Mei's study. She was a serene woman, and Mei Shuang bears a striking resemblance to her mother. Chancellor Mei's affection for Mei Shuang must have its reasons..."
At this point, the Second Lady coughed lightly and turned her gaze toward Mei Ru, filled with affection. "Everyone has their fate. The greatest regret of my life is giving birth to you but not being able to provide you with a complete family. You have a gentle exterior but a strong will inside; you are fiercely competitive. Since childhood, you have cared deeply about the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and you have been envious of Mei Shuang's favored status. I worried that you might be led astray by others, which is why I always urged you to tolerate Mei Shuang. It wasn't because I thought it was natural for her to bully you; rather, I wanted to temper your character and help you accept your fate. Yet, I never expected that you would ignore my advice and choose a different path..."
"Mother, you?? You??" Mei Ru stammered in disbelief.
The Second Lady took a deep breath. "Ruer, fundamentally speaking, you and Shuang'er are different; there is no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children between you two. Chancellor Mei has only one daughter. Although Mei Shuang may have her faults—she can be a bit willful—she lacks any ulterior motives. But you, Ruer, as a mother knows her daughter best; do you think I am unaware of everything? Ruer, tell me honestly, why do you want to harm Shuang'er? No lies allowed..."
Behind them, the flickering light from the fire cast shadows as water dripped down Mei Ru's face. Her dark eyes shone brightly in the light. After a long pause, she spoke softly, "Mother, is Mei Shuang really Chancellor Mei's daughter?"
The Second Lady was taken aback. "Of course! How could that be false?"
Mei Ru shook her head. "Mother, you're mistaken. Mei Shuang is not Chancellor Mei's child at all. Perhaps you don't know this, but he cannot bear children."
The Second Lady gasped in shock. "Ruer, what are you saying?"
"Chancellor Mei knows the truth himself. Mother, just like me, Mei Shuang is an unknown child of dubious origins. Why should she always look down on me? How can I accept that?" Pain flickered in Mei Ru's eyes.
The Second Lady opened her mouth but couldn't find the words.
"Mother, do you know? The current Left Chancellor is not the same as the previous Chancellor Mei; he is Chancellor Mei's twin brother. The real Chancellor Mei has been turned into a puppet by his brother, and I am his accomplice..."
In the bewildered gaze of the Second Lady, Mei Ru let out a gentle sigh. "There were some things that should not have been seen, and Mei Shuang saw them. I had no choice but to kill her..."
"You, you, you wretched creature! Chancellor Mei is our savior!" The Second Lady spat out a mouthful of blood.
Mei Ru hurriedly patted her back. "It's too late to say all this now... Mother, I won't allow anyone to harm us. Chancellor Mei may not be as great as you think; he only rose to power because of Mei Shuang's mother. He may not be without ambition... Mother, only we can save ourselves in this world. As long as we destroy the Eastern Kingdom, I will become its master. The Eastern Kingdom is on the brink of collapse, so my good days are coming soon. Mother, come with me to a foreign land; do not live under someone else's thumb. We will enjoy peace and prosperity there..."
"Cough, cough, cough," the Second Lady began to cough violently, an unnatural flush rising on her pale face as her breath became shallow. "Ruer, I don't want wealth and glory; I just want you to be safe. I have no fortune in this life and have dragged you down with me..."
Mei Ru's tears flowed freely. "Mother, please don't say that... Once the rain lessens at dawn, we will leave..."
The Second Lady waved her hand weakly. "I can't go on any longer. You must escape quickly; do not assist in further tyranny..."
Mei Ru cried out frantically, "Mother, we will definitely escape! You must not leave me... Mother, you cannot die! I have to tell you a secret; I know who my father is..."
The dying Second Lady suddenly opened her dim eyes as if revived by a spark of light. "You... you met him?"
Mei Ru nodded vigorously. "Mother, once we leave here, we will see him. He will make up for everything you've lost..."
The Second Lady stared blankly at Mei Ru for a long time before moving her lips and speaking in a faint voice, "He... he won't let us go. Ruer, stay away from him..."
Then her head tilted to one side, and she fell silent...
"Mother?? Wake up! What are you talking about?"
In the stormy night, Mei Ru's anguished voice was quickly swept away by the wind...
No one noticed that outside the dilapidated temple, a figure wearing a Hat stood in the wind and rain for a long time...
After being startled by Nangong Nuo and the subsequent arrival of Lin Tian'er, Mei Shuang felt a sense of impending doom in her body.
Needless to say, Yun Kong had been deceived by Mei Ru.
This Yun Kong was truly naive, always dancing with wolves while protecting them at every turn. Now she feared she might be done for.
Mei Ru, I curse you! Mei Shuang could do nothing but swear.
Nervously, she took a bronze mirror and carefully examined her forehead. Unfortunately, the bronze mirror was nowhere near as clear as modern mirrors, and she couldn't see anything wrong at all.
When Lin Tian'er joked with her, her heart immediately eased significantly, and her body felt much lighter as well.
The next day, after the rain cleared and the sun came out, Mei Shuang swept away the gloom in her heart, feeling bright and cheerful.
While walking in the courtyard with Lin Tian'er, Lin Tian'er mysteriously asked, "Aren't you planning to escape?"
"Escape?" Mei Shuang replied disinterestedly, feeling lethargic. "Where would I escape to?"
In her current situation, it seemed there was no way out but death.
Suddenly, she remembered something. "Do you have any books or anything at home?"
Lin Tian'er nodded, "Yes, there are many!"
"Great, that's wonderful," Mei Shuang said. "I've been feeling restless these days. Take me to see..."
Mei Shuang did not expect Lin Tian'er's study to be so large, with various books neatly categorized. She headed straight for the medical books.
Lin Tian'er looked at Mei Shuang, who was nervously flipping through one book after another, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Lin Shoutong, your reading speed is incredible. What exactly are you looking for?"
Mei Shuang felt a bit discouraged. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Do you have any strange prescriptions or unusual techniques?"
Lin Tian'er was even more puzzled. "Lin Shoutong, you actually understand medical theory? Uh, let me find something for you..."
After all, it was her own family's belongings. In just a short while, Lin Tian'er stepped on a stool and found a thin booklet covered in dust. She said, "My family has a scholarly background. My uncle loves fame and success, while my father is devoted to medicine. However, these are all useless superstitions. You actually like these?"
Mei Shuang took it and hurriedly opened it. Indeed, it contained some strange anecdotes. Just as she was about to examine it closely, Lin Tian'er looked outside and whispered, "Uncle is coming! We should hide..."
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