However, by chance, I met him in the garden. He was sitting alone by the pond, with a hint of imperceptible melancholy between his brows.
Perhaps it was the innocence and simplicity that I inadvertently revealed that attracted him, or perhaps he was tired of the hypocrisy surrounding him, so he took the initiative to talk to me and asked about my background and life.
At that moment, my heart was beating like a drum and I was so nervous that I could hardly speak, but I finally plucked up the courage and simply told my story.
Since then, Mei Chen has often come to see me, sometimes to relieve his boredom, and sometimes because he really wants to hear what I have to say.
The relationship between us has also quietly changed through these conversations.
I began to realize that I had developed an indescribable affection for this gentle young master. He also seemed to have developed a special feeling for me, with a gentle glint often flashing in his eyes.
However, the good times did not last long, and the elders of the Mei family soon noticed the subtle changes between us.
In their eyes, I am just a lowly servant, not worthy of their noble master.
So they began to find ways to obstruct us, and even secretly threatened me to leave the Mei family and never show up again.
Faced with such pressure, I felt unprecedented despair and helplessness.
I know that the gap between Mei Chen and me is not just the difference in identity and status, but also the deep-rooted prejudices and obstacles.
But whenever the night is quiet, I always think of his gentle smile, and an unyielding strength surges in my heart. I tell myself that no matter how difficult the road ahead, I will bravely fight to the end for that precious feeling.
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