Everyone was so hard on Li Mei ever since Jerrod had mysteriously been killed in the palace it’s very self.

Li Mei felt like she had a chance at redemption during the tournament, only to lose to Raiden, and she didn’t show it, but after being belittled by your mother Sindel, your sisters Mileena and Kitana shooting her looks, but you weren’t like your family…

You knew Li Mei would never fail this empire. There may not have been proof, but you knew Li Mei wasn’t involved with your father Jerrod’s death and shouldn’t be blamed for it. It was all just a very mysterious unfortunate event.

So, once combat was done for the day and after the banquet, while the others were indulging in small talk with the Earth Realmers, you went off to find Li Mei.

Finding her on one of the balconies of the palace, one that had a beautiful view of Sun Do, and Li Mei was so lost in thought that she didn’t notice your presence…