Thank you for the offer, but I have some errands to run after I leave the mountain, I won''t be able to visit Fletcher Estate this time: 1 hope you understand." Eliza politely declined.


    Grant looked a little disappointed but quickly perked up. "No problem at all! Please, Your Grace, attend to your other matters, Just tell me where I can find youter."


    Seeing Grant''s insistence. Eliza sighed. "I''m going to Prince Regent''s estate now," she said. "If you''d like, you coulde with me."


    The Prince Regent''s estate?" Grant froze, a headache building behind his eyes. The thought of Nn filled him with unease; his cold.manding presence


    could unnerve anyone,


    Grant reluctantly agreed to deliver the gift he''d carefully prepared. "Alright then, to the Prince Regent''s estate it is"


    Eliza''s carriage eventually arrived at the Prince Regent''s estate, its grandeur immediately giving Grant pause. Flustered, he told Eliza. Tll retrieve the gift first, Your Grace. Please proceed without me."


    He didn''t wait for an answer, spinning on his heel and running as if he expected the gates to swing open with Nn in pursuit.


    Just as the carriage neared the gates, a tall figure emerged. Nn''s imposing presence was undeniable as his sharp gaze settled on Eliza''s carriage, as if he had been expecting her.


    Nn purposefully stepped forward when the carriage stopped, ignoring Renee''s assistance. Instead, he reached out and firmly took Eliza''s hand


    Renee was puzzled. Eliza was startled when Nn suddenly grabbed her hand. She instinctively tried to pull away, but his grip was firm, leaving her flustered. "Why are you waiting? Come in. Lawrence is expecting you," Nn said.


    Eliza thought, How could ! keep the renowned Sage


    ge of Medicine waiting? She quickly disembarked from the carriage.


    Guided by Nn, they reached the reception hall of the Prince Regent''s estate, where Lawrence awaited them. Lawrence bowed. "My greetings. Your Grace."


    "Please, Lord Larson, there''s no need to stand on ceremony. Have a sent." Eliza


    gestured for him to sit down and then sat beside Nn.


    Once everyone had settled in, Eliza didn''t waste any time. "Lord Larson," she began directly, "do you know why I''m here today?"


    Lawrence nodded towards Nn, “As Prince Nn mentioned, my needle technique is quite ordinary, but I''m happy to share what I know with Your Grace."


    "Thanks for being willing to teach me, Lord Larson."


    Eliza gestured for Renee toe forward. Renee approached the table and carefully ced a gift before Eliza and Lawrence. "Just a small token of my appreciation, Eliza said "I hope you like them, Lord Larson."


    Lawrence railed an eyebrow, a little surprised. Eliza''s thoughtfulness impressed him; she''d even brought gifts to their lesson.


    Seeing the abundance, including a sizable wooden box and many well-chosen gifts, all meaningful and sincere, Lawrence smiled and said. "Since it''s Your Grace''s thoughtful gesture, I''d be honored to ept."


    He nned to open itter to see what was inside, but with a bright smile, Eliza suggested, "This box contains a medicinal herb, Lord Larson Perhaps you should open it now and see if it suits your needs?"


    Lawrence''s eyes in up with excitement when he heard it was a medicinal herb. He remembered how Nn had helped Eliza before and been rewarded twice.


    Both times, the were scarce, and the herbs were valuable. Lawrence felt a surge of anticipation. The wooden box clicked open, revealing enormous shroom, each the size of a washbasin.


    Lawrener was so astonished that his jaw almost dropped. "My goodness!" he eximed, incredulous.


    Lawrence thought. Am I dreaming? Such a gigantic shroom! It must be scarce! It looked as if the Scarce Shroom had just been dug up! How can she call this magnificent treasure a modest gift?


    Lawrence stared in disbelief. Your Grace, you are too generous! Are you sure you want to give such a Scarce Shroom to me?"


    Lord Larson, this was specially prepared for you. Your needle techniques are invaluable, far more so than this small gift. It''s an honor to be your student. Eliza replied warmly.


    Lawrence Larson was filled with awe and gratitude as he listened. He deeply breathed and said sincerely, "Please don''t worry, Your Grace. I''ll teach you.


    Lawrence thought. She deserves in


    "I''ll be counting on you then, Lord Larson, Eliza nodded politely. As she reached for her cup, her hand grazed a wooden box on the table, drawing Lawrence''s attention to its faint sound.


    Lawrence''s curiosity was piqued. "Your Grace," he began, "is this another gift you''ve prepared?"


    Eliza''s face clouded with thought. That reminds me," she said. "This was meant for Prince Nn, but I haven''t given it to him yet because I''m not sure it''s authentic"


    Eliza''s words immediately piqued Lawrence Larson''s interest, even causing Nn to raise an eyebrow in surprise.


    Not sure about a gift you received? Let me have a look! I''m quite good at deciphering these things - I''ve seen it


    it all Lawrence dered Confidently, thumping his chest with pride.


    Nn shot Lawrence a look sharp enough to cut ss. "If it''s meant for me. shouldn''t I look at it firs{"


    Lawrence


    Ignoring him, Nn turned to Eliza, his voice softening. "Real or not, the thought behind it matters. Eliza could bring him joy with any gifi, no matter what it was,


    Eliza raised an eyebrow, teasing with a smile, "Why don''t we all examine it together? Lord Larson might be surprised by what we find


    "What?" Lawrence''s eyes widened in disbelief. "Your Grace," he eximed, his expertise challenged. "The more you insist on more curious I be!


    that.


    the


    Please, Prince Nn, open it! Show me what''s insider


    Nn took the wooden box, nced at Eliza, and slowly opened it. Insidey a single, mysterious flower. "What kind of flower is this?" he asked


    Lawrence stared at the flower, astounded. "I''ve never seen a flower like this before"