Lucy yawns lazily on Mother's lap, as Mom's gentle voice narrated Princess Delilah's Curse to her . Her days had settled into a serene routine . Every morning Miss Selena combed, and braided Lucy's hair, tying it off with a silk ribbon . Lucy washed her face with rosewater, brus.h.i.+ng her teeth with salt than swished coconut oil in her mouth .

She was fed nouris.h.i.+ng porridge subscribed by Imperial Physician Li, directly aimed at strengthening her body, and drank milk, or green tea . Next came this part of the day, where Lucy just had to cuddle Mom, and listen . A maid pours tea into Lucy's cup . {If this Winter's Kiss doesn't work, I'm done with this . The small brat just gets a fever, no matter she is fed . } Lucy looks at the maid through her eyelashes . That's four .

Advertis.e.m.e.ntTammy . Bin . Wanda . And now Liz . Four maids who tended the b.u.t.terfly Courtyard had poisoned her . Lucy frowns . How to get rid of them? As young as I am, I can't tell Mom or Father that they are poisoning me . Lucy sighs, wanting to bang her head against the wall . Such a young child was really helpless . Ai, why is this so hard? I can't wait to grow up!

"Consort Meng" Mom freezes and then kneels, still holding Lucy . "My Lord" Mom greets Father . Wiggling out of Mom's arms, Lucy runs over to Father, hugging his s.h.i.+ns . "Papa!" Lucy calls . Father ruffles her hair . "Sweets! Papa!" Lucy demands . I haven't seen you for two days, I need chocolate! {Little one is my affectionate treasure . The other stiff dolls can't compare at all} Father thinks . Lucy privately rolls her eyes . Her brother and sisters were already being tutored in etiquette despite their small age . Even Mom attempted to teach Lucy to restrain her behavior toward Father .

Father's really strange . No one, besides her cheap Father wants his children unruly and adores it when they are demanding . "Come" Father picks Lucy up ignoring her Mom, taking Lucy to his study .

Lucy smiles, as he settles at his desk . "What sweet?" Lucy asks, her gaze glued to the platter of cookies . "These are called peanut b.u.t.ter cookies," Father says . "They are from the Moon Empire . " Just give it to me . Lucy quickly tastes the one, Father pa.s.ses her . Lucy chews, It could be a little moister, but it tastes fine .

Father begins to attack his stack of papers . I wonder just what keeps Father so busy, Lucy stares at the papers not able to read any of it . Lucy shrugs grabbing another cookie and climbs off his lap .

Time for my laps . Lucy begins walking circles around the study . Selena took Physician Li's advise so seriously, that if Lucy tried to walk around the courtyard, she was forced to take a nap .

Seriously, being so idle will make me fat! Fat, and lazy! Every time Lucy pa.s.sed the desk, she grabbed a cookie to snack on . Lucy didn't stop until her legs, and lungs began to burn . Lucy squats, breathing slowly . Aw! My side! I have a st.i.tch in my side! Lucy looks up when the door opens, Father's attendant Carlos was holding a tray of tea that he lays on Father's desk .

Lucy jumps up, rus.h.i.+ng over . She dances in place while Carlos pours a cup of green tea, and s.n.a.t.c.hes it as Father reaches for it . Draining it, Lucy licks her lips and puts the cup back, and locks gaze with Carlos . Father laughs, "Pour the little one more . She's thirsty" Father says, leaning back in his seat, a smile on his face .

Lucy ignores him as she drains the pot of tea, her body slowly recovering . My stamina is too poor . Lucy criticizes . {This brat is so daring . His other brats are much better} Lucy ignores Carlos and listens to Father . {This little glutton really seems to like green tea . I better prepare it for her with her snacks} Lucy smiles . Father is the best!

"Bring another pot" Father orders . He smiles wryly, patting Lucy's hair . "And another cup . Also, bring some pitted cherries" Carlos nods, "Yes, Your Highness" Carlos says . Once he leaves, Father pinches Lucy's nose . "Such a little glutton . Greedy little thing" Father scolds with a warm smile . Lucy just sticks her tongue out . So what? You like it!