The Golden Lotus will bloom (Apothecary Diaries)

Chapter 2

That night, I went to visit Gyokuyou surprising the two people who were also visiting. I had some flowers in hand and held them out to a maid then motioned at Lingli.

"For your sister again?" Hongniang smiled sweetly at me.

"Princess Liena you bring flowers?" Jinshi smiled at me and I glared at him. He just laughed as the man behind him smiled nervously and Gyokuyou smiled seeing me again.

I went over as Gyokuyou was sitting on the edge of the bed with Lingli in her arms. I checked on her myself to find just anything to tell me what was wrong, but it was frustrating there was nothing out of the ordinary.

I nearly died to when I was born then three other siblings of mine died as well...I don't want to lose anymore.

I felt ready to cry but held it in and took Lingli's hand in mine. "I see you want to lend her your strength." Gyokuyou got a little teary. "Thank you, Princess..."

She was so kind that she didn't believe the curse and blamed me for this.

I thought hard about what could be the cause since Maomao said there are always signs, so maybe my survival might help me figure out how to save them.

Once the symptoms started, I was isolated...the only person who came near me was my mother and father and his companions. I looked at Jinshi, and he was confused by my look.

It was mostly just men around me...my mother never had any ladies in waiting especially when I was born since she wanted to raise me herself.

What does that mean?

I slammed my fist into my hand then walked off to go back to my room since I would only be able to talk to Maomao tomorrow. I smacked my head into the door since I was still thinking and I whined.

Jinshi followed after to see me walking along confusing him even more and concerning the man behind him. "She really doesn't have any servants," Gaoshun mumbled.

"She doesn't want any because of..." Jinshi groaned as he followed and I turned to them. "I think one look from her is enough to send any person running."

I motioned my hand out to ask what they needed then actually I remembered something and walked up to Jinshi and demanded his hand.

"Want me to walk you back?" He grinned as he bent down in front of me and I shook my head. "What else do you want?"

Jinshi hummed as I used my finger to write on his hand. "Ink? You want ink?" He mumbled.

I nodded at him and he looked so confused since he probably expected me to choose something childish since I love flowers so much. Most people just don't look into the meaning of the flowers I give. The ones from earlier mean recovery and Maomao said some can help with clearing airways and stuff.

I want them to be as healthy as they can be, but Lihua has rejected them once again showing she's quite on edge. I won't send any more to make sure she doesn't get pushed anymore emotionally.

"You really do look like the Emperor." Jinshi hummed as he looked at me and I thought hard. "You have the same look."

That I want to murder you?

I started to walk off, and they followed me back to make sure I got back okay. I handed them some flowers before I went inside. Jinshi grinned from the gift and Gaoshun looked ready to cry.

I did get that ink the next day, and it wasn't a good day.

I was expecting at some point for Lihua to lash out. I didn't think it would be at me, but my flowers must have provoked her.