Chapter 21 An Exclusive Kitchen (Part One) (2/2)
”Grandma, in a few months, Felicia will come of age. Soon after her birthday, the wedding will take place. We have to discipline the maids so that they can take good care of her. If such a thing happens again in the future and arouses His Highness's contempt, it will ruin Felicia's bright future. Men are fond of beautiful women. If she is no longer pretty, her whole life will be damaged!” said Harper, massaging Mavis' shoulders.
”You are such a broad-minded girl. She has stolen your fiance, yet you are concerned about her future.” Mavis lovingly patted Harper. ”I want to take you to the Imperial Palace to meet Lady Katrina soon.”
”Yes, Grandma.”
When they were talking, Sue rushed over in rage and glared at Harper before bowing down. ”Good afternoon, Mother.”
”Oh you are here! How is Felicia?” Mavis asked gently. All the daughters of the Chu Clan should live for the glory of the clan, and she did not want either Harper or Felicia to be hurt.
”The physician found this wasn't an allergy, but instead, someone poisoned her.” Speaking of this, Sue pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of her eye. ”I wonder who was heartless enough to poison Felicia. The person wanted to kill Felicia.”
”Oh my God! Mother, didn't you say Felicia was allergic to lotus seeds? Why was she poisoned?” Harper was surprised. ”I know some medical skills. If you don't mind, let me treat her.”
”No!” Sue snorted. ”Felicia's face is already disfigured. Do you want to drug her again?”
Shocked, Harper hurried to kneel down. ”What are you talking about, Mother? How would I poison my sister? I know I am not your biological daughter, but I wouldn't do such a thing.”
”You wouldn't? If it wasn't you, then who else could have done it? You poisoned Felicia to take revenge for her engagement to His Highness. You figured disfiguring her face would keep His Highness from marrying her. Harper, how vicious you are!” Just thinking about her daughter's condition broke Sue's heart. Had she known this earlier, she would have done her best to keep Harper away from her. 'How I wish I could have protected my daughter from this wretched woman!' she wondered with sadness.
”Grandma, I didn't do it. Although I had been engaged to His Highness from childhood, he only loves Felicia. I'm not a person who likes to ruin the relationship of a loving couple. And I have decided...” Harper paused for a while and added, ”Grandma, I really didn't do it!”