Li Wan'er's demeanor was far from that of a young girl. Granny Liu cautiously ventured, "Young Mistress... do you, do you know there's something wrong with the medicine?"
Li Wan'er smiled bitterly. "I know."
Having lived under someone else's roof from a tender age, Li Wan'er was far more mature and sensitive than her peers.
She understood that in this world, no one would show her kindness without reason—except for her parents. The Empress had long ignored her, yet suddenly began showering her with attention. There had to be something amiss.
After suffering a severe cold, she recovered overnight upon taking the medicine, only to break into a sweat today. Li Wan'er guessed that the medicine the Empress had given her was tainted.
Yet, she had no means to resist.
