Wow sorry for the really slow update. I did nothing over my spring break but sit around and sleep. Then I had this chapter written up, but then I changed the whole story and thus; the long wait.
First of all, Lu Xun and Mei Zhen's relationship may seem a little too casual but their relationship is just 'on and off'. :D

Holy crap I'm so sorry! I posted something that I was using for a uploading example (a really corny story I wrote like five years ago.) I was uploading when I was like high in fever and medication (I have the flu).
I apologize once more! SORRY!

Chapter 25: Li Mei Zhen: Never been Happier.

Mei Zhen didn't know why their next stop was Wu Hu, after their visit with the elderly couple Mei Zhen had finally 'awoken' and was ready to return to Jian Ye to complete her duties. She also planned to take up Da Qiao's offer of becoming her personal bodyguard but she wasn't one hundred percent sure and she had not talked it out with Lu Xun.

Lu Xun on the other hand was excited they were in Wu Hu. He had planned this for almost a year now and he was surprised on how little he had to wait for it to be set in motion. He had imagined her reaction for weeks now and he was finally one step closer to seeing it in person. The tactician also had other ideas but his 'plan' was the number one priority.

"So what are we doing here anyways Bo Yan?" she finally asked when they walked into a nearby tavern.

"Well," he held onto her arm and pulled her to a corner. "We're here on a mission sent by our Emperor." He whispered and continued with his lie.

"It's that serious?" she took a seat on the chair and poured herself some tea.

"Oh yes."

"So what am I supposed to do?"

"You?" His mouth went dry, he hadn't really planned the explaining part yet. Luckily he was a quick thinker. "You stay here." He slapped himself mentally, not a bright quick thinker when it came to women. "Yes, stay here. I will get some…information and then I will get you to use it?"

"Oh alright." She smiled, no questions asked. The young man was quite surprised on how much she could mature in less than a week, he wasn't really sure he was ready for this new Mei Zhen.

"Oh alright!" he chuckled nervously and left without a sound. Mei Zhen continued to drink her tea and looked out to the balcony area of the restaurant. Seeing that there was no one with her upstairs, she picked up her mantou and looked down at the city. She missed the quietness and peacefulness of a city. Even though she was born into a noble family with vast riches, she had always envied families who got to spend time together. Now she had even more to envy.

Mei Zhen didn't notice Lu Xun returning with someone tagging around nervously behind him. It wasn't until Bo Yan's soft voice calling out to her that woke her up from her dreams. "Yes?" she wiped her eyes and turned around seeing her friend stand in front of a man. "Who is?" she didn't get to finish her sentence when he stepped away. Her eyes quickly brimmed, her legs wobbly but she regained strength in them and leaped into the arms of the guest. "Zhen Wei!" she sobbed, embracing her arms over his neck and crying loudly into his shoulder.

The young man couldn't help but return the hug, he was much taller than Mei Zhen but he still managed to place his head on hers. "I missed you so much." He whispered through his tears, "Jie."

Lu Xun smiled, he had expected more screaming and jumping but was more touched by what he saw. The siblings finally broke the hug and wiped one another's tears, Mei Zhen then bombarded her brother with questions but the only answer he gave was a glance at Lu Xun. Until Mei Zhen finally understood, she looked over to her companion who wore a bright smile on his face. "You two are twins!"

Later that night the surprises kept coming, Zhen Wei was working for Lu Xun's cousin's husband and he even had his own little court in the giant home. Every new place she went to, she learned Lu Xun had prepared for her brother. Yet she never had time to properly thank him because the whole night Lu Xun seemed to be either avoiding her or was actually too busy to talk to her.

When all the introductions, dinners and after meal chit-chat were finished, Mei Zhen finally had time to sit down and talk to her little brother. They were in his bedroom for she would be staying in the room next door. Throughout the whole night she had planned thousands of questions to ask him, she just wanted to know everything about him and the last five years of his life. She knew this was the chance to reconnect with him but for some reason the first question she asked was the one she tried to keep sealed away. "How'd you meet Lu Xun?"

"Lord Lu is most kind, I'm grateful for meeting him." He replied, "After we got separated, we settled in Shu. Auntie and Uncle were the main money providers and because of our Grandparents wishes they paid for my education. When they died," he paused, "they abandoned me right away. So I went on a search for you." He held her hand, "I started in Shu until I remembered Father saying that if the family was ever separated we would be in Wu. So I started my two year search." He listed all the places he been to, Mei Zhen couldn't help but cry because they always seemed two cities away from one another.

"I don't understand why we would never meet." She whispered.

"Maybe it's fate, that they wanted me to meet Lord Lu before finding you. When I got to Wu Hu, I had run out of money and ended up doing horrible jobs for horrible people. They said I was to mug a rich officer that was going to visit their family. Who knew that this skinny, book nerd knew how to fight and I was caught by him in an alley. He was prepared to bring me to the courts but he began to study my face. Then he asked 'Do you have a sister named Li Mei Zhen?' That's when it all changed." Zhen Wei continued his story thinking that his sister was listening attentively but the only thing on the maidens mind was how much Lu Xun had helped her and her family. He was truly a saint to them. "Jie?"

"Yes?"

"I'm so glad you met such a nice man."

"I'm very grateful for that too." She smiled, "It's getting late. I'll talk to you tomorrow." She said when he yawned, they said their farewells and Mei Zhen left his room and looked up into the sky. It was a full moon tonight. It was a full moon when she first met Lu Xun in Wu Hu. It was just as beautiful.

"Mei Zhen?" she turned around to see Bo Yan sitting on the ground starring up into the sky. "I thought you went to sleep already."

"Same for you." She took a seat beside him, "The full moon is beautiful tonight."

"Yeah, just like five years ago." The two paused awkwardly before being mesmerized by the glow again.

"Mei Zhen."

"Bo Yan." They both said at the same time and let out a smile.

"You go first." He told her.

"I just wanted to say thank you. For everything. Everything in my life is so pleasant because of you. I'm truly grateful."

"Oh it's nothing." He blushed, "I mean you helped me find my pendent so you know I felt I had to do something to help you back." They were silent again. Both occupied with wondering what to say next. "Mei Zhen."

"Yes?"

"I uh have a favour to ask." He turned to look at her, "Stick out your hand." She stuck out her hand. "Oh and close your eyes." She closed her eyes. "This is going to be awkward, but the pendent you helped me find five years ago was the only gift left from my parents. I heard from my uncle that my Father spent 3 years saving up for this pendent for my mother, this pendent represents his respect and love for her." He noticed Mei Zhen's body tense up a bit, "I want you…to accompany me to the capital for Bo Qiao's birthday." He quickly stuck something in her hand and closed it. Mei Zhen's eyes opened and she looked at her palm. On it was a beautiful solid jade pendent, the colour was bright and alluring. It was truly a magnificent jade.

"This-"

"I don't want you to go as my bodyguard, but I want you to go as…Mei Zhen."

"But..."

"This may seem like a lot!" he stuttered, "But we've been through a lot and" he stared down, "I've never been happier." That touched her deeply.

"I've…never been happier either." She whimpered quietly, "I'd love to go to the capital with you. Not as your bodyguard."

Corny! I know! I'm a corny type of person!
Hope you enjoyed this.

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