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Chapter 165

Eliza pretended not to understand and asked casually, "Why are some of these herbs circled? Is there some special meaning

behind it?"

Just as expected. Lawrence jumped to explain, "Oh, it's nothing. These are just the ones we haven't managed to gather yet. Most of the others are easy to find. As long as you've got the money, you can get them. But this one here, Bloodshade Blossom. This one's got us completely stumped."

His expression turned pained as he spoke of that final herb

Eliza lowered her gaze, hiding the wave of emotion that surged behind her eyes.

She had Bloodshade Blossom. Trying hard to suppress any signs of unease, she tilted her head slightly and asked with mild curiosity, "Bloodshade Blossom? What kind of herb is that? I don't think I've ever heard of it

A flicker of disappointment crossed Lawrence's face. But he quickly pulled himself together and explained, “To be honest, none of us have actually seen Bloodshade Blossom in person. I only came across it in an old medical text passed down through our family. No one really knows much about it, but the book described its effects in great detail.

"It's a calming herb, one that soothes the spirit. Combined with the other ingredients on this prescription, it could work wonders. It might even fully cure His Highness."

wash over her. So, Lawrence had only read about it

its scent. No one knew if it had a scent at all. That meant there would not be a

just begun to relax. But then, she heard that

he can't find it, will his illness ever go away? Will he keep suffering the

she stared at the name Bloodshade Blossom. A wave of guilt welled

no one had ever laid eyes on Bloodshade

over, someone was bound to notice. Someone would start asking questions. She wondered. What if they ask me where it came from? How did I manage

her lip. 'No. I can't give it to him,

voice called from outside

came a deep, familiar response. "Yes"

without pause and stopped directly in front of Eliza. His eyes softened as

gently. "His Majesty summoned

to the palace. Sorry. Did I keep

help but feel that there was something

His deep eyes were filled with tenderness, and for a moment, she could

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