Kim Seulhyun was a maidservant working in the Southern Kingdom who dedicated her whole life to the kingdom. One afternoon, after finishing her daily chores, she was ordered by her tutor to leave the kingdom she once loved and head to where the seven...
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AFTER SEULHYUN and Evelyn finished cleansing themselves, the both of them hurried back to their tent as they walked side by side together.
On their way to their tent, Seulhyun caught sight of Mrs. Kang. She tapped on Evelyn and told her to go ahead first since she needed Mrs. Kang help with the potion she was brewing. Her feet stopped in front of the elderly as she waited for Mrs. Kang to notice her.
"Oh-" The latter's eyes widened once she caught sight of the young lady, "good morning, Seulhyun. What brings you here so early?"
"Good morning to you too, Mrs. Kang!" Seulhyun smiled, it looked as if Mrs. Kang was having a splendid morning. "I hope you are currently free because I need your assistance on one of the projects I'm working on." The brunette sent a knowing wink to Mrs. Kang, and she immediately understood her.
Mrs. Kang looked at the knight she was previously talking to, excusing herself before leading Seulhyun far away from the crowd of knights. "What is it, dear?" She asked in a hushed tone as they walked.
"Well..I have figured out a fitting antidote for the situation however I'm facing minor difficulties in brewing it." Mrs. Kang nodded her head along her words as Seulhyun continued, "I was wondering if you could help me tinker it?" She threw it out. "You have always been an expert in potion brewery after all."
The poise elder smiled at her words, "Are you trying to persuade me with your flattering words?" She raised her brows, causing Seulhyun to shake her head vigorously. "No- of course, not! I just think you could be a great help."
Crossing her arms, Mrs. Kang pretended to think of her offer for a few seconds and nodded in the end. She couldn't say no to her favorite student. Seulhyun beamed at her, slightly jumping on her feet as she clapped her hands. "Let's go to my tent then."
Once they arrived at Seulhyun's tent, they were greeted with Evelyn as she was busy doing her hair. "Good morning, ma'am." Evelyn curtsied to Mrs. Kang, leaving the latter astounded.
"Oh, please, drop the formalities." She told although it was written all over her face how much she was pleased by it.
Evelyn barely smiled at her and finished tidying her hair, excusing herself out of the tent. Seulhyun caught her looking at her before leaving.
Mrs. Kang walked over to her desk and read the antidote recipe Seulhyun had written the night. She grabbed the glasses, which was hanging around her neck like a necklace, and wore it, reading the recipe over and over again. Then, she pointed on one of the steps written on the parchment. "You have gotten it wrong here."
Seulhyun peeked over her shoulder and read the step she had pointed out. "I am?" She questioned, "but how? Isn't teemon supposed to be used that way?"
Heejin shook her head. "Teemon can't be dissolved if it isn't minced. You have to finely mince it first, then put it into your mixture." She grabbed the circular fruit; it is a fruit grown in a deep body of water. Its yellow skin is soft and smooth, yet its meat is tough and dry.
