The Golden Lotus will bloom (Apothecary Diaries)

Chapter 27

I was going to bring Bao with me once they were done, but Maomao stopped me. "Some might recognise you because of that and it's quite extravagant looking still." She explained. "You need to leave him behind."

"...Then hug me," I demanded.

I handed Bao to Gaoshun. "I will look after him." He reassured me and I nodded.

Maomao picked me up and held me in her arms as I hugged her neck. I was giggling the entire way so excited. She had to cover my mouth sometimes since she didn't want anyone to recognise us on our way out.

We took a carriage out of the palace, and I was standing on the seat to look out the window and I was hopping a little to see more. Maomao giggled seeing how excited I was then looked to Jinshi. "Master Jinshi and Lili, your postures are too graceful."

"You stop addressing me so formally." Jinshi sighed. "Also, don't say my name. That would ruin everything."

"Then what should I call you?" Maomao asked.

"You can call me Jinka, my lady." Jinshi grinned.

"Okay, Junk," I added making him pout. "Right?...Sis."

"Sis?" Maomao looked between us stunned.

"I believe that would be appropriate, given our appearances," Jinshi explained.

"Yeah! Pink is nice on you. You look like cake." I admitted and Maomao laughed. "You are between a forest and a lotus flower. I adore both colours."

Jinshi was nearly enjoying this as much as me. He was stunned to see how happy I was to see everything. "It's all the same as the palace." Jinshi hummed. "And you can see it from far away."

"No! I don't have your freedom!" I stated. "This is a foreign place to me and seeing things from different distances makes all the difference."

"She is right, it's very different." Maomao nodded. "She's been in that palace the entire time."

Once we stopped, Gaoshun opened the door then was stunned seeing me jump out and I landed perfectly then tried to run off.

"Ah!" Jinshi grabbed my hand before I could get to far and I whined at him. "Sorry, little miss, but you need to stay with us."

"Here is the map. For Xiaomao." Gaoshun held it out to her, and Jinshi swiped it.

"I will take care of the young ladies," Jinshi stated.

"Please." Gaoshun bowed.

"Gaoshun deliver this." I held out a wooden tablet to him, and he went to read it. "Don't read it until you are back at the palace."

"Of course." He nodded and then left with the carriage.

"What did you give him?" Maomao groaned and I smirked.

"Well, Master Jinka." Maomao sighed and saw his frown since she wasn't playing along like he wanted her to do. "Jinka."

"Let's move!" I exclaimed.

"Yes, my lady!" Jinshi grinned.

"Your posture is too straight, Lili is actually perfect." Maomao held out her hand to me. I took it since I might be able to drag her somewhat while Jinshi doesn't struggle to keep me in place.

I was looking everywhere as we walked and I wanted to poke a ton of things.

They both just watched me at first seeing for once I was truly acting like a child. The change in environment was all it took this time. They grinned from seeing the change in me that they all wanted.