Chapter 101 I Am Not Being Jealous (1/2)

Ever since she knew Long Tianhao, she had never seen him shown concern for anyone other than Concubine De.

Not even the most exceptional beauties were able to move Long Tianhao's heart. Why then was he especially concerned about Princess Linlang?

Lin Mengya stole a glance at Steward Deng, who was busying himself organizing the herbs and medicine, Lin Mengya had a brainwave she casually asked,

”I've not heard of Princess Linlang. Who exactly is she?”

Without feeling suspicious, Steward Deng paused for a moment and answered, saying,

”Miss Linlang was Prince Yu's playmates when they were young. Because of her poor health, she has been living in Prefecture Bing to recuperate. Miss Linlang's health had always been something on the prince's mind, which was why he always sends these valuable herbs and medicine to nurture her health.

So that was the reason. Lin Mengya nodded. In that case, she had nothing more to inquire.

Since they were together from the time they were young, it was only natural that they had a deep relationship with each other.

After all, Long Tianhao had not always been the cold and aloof prince since young.

Lin Mengya thought it was better for her to find out more information earlier than to be caught off guard. She sat silently at the table for a moment.

”What illness did Miss Linlang contract? I'm afraid any regular medication would not help with her condition?”

Lin Mengya sighed in her heart and decided to probe further.

She reckoned that Long Tianhao must have the same thoughts, which was why he had sent for her to help pick the herbs and medicine.

She would never have imagined him to be so meticulous and thoughtful.

”Prince Yu had also instructed me to inquire from you. Miss Linlang had always been weak since she was in her mother's womb. Subsequently, she thinks too much and worries too much. In addition, she injured herself recently and this caused her health to collapse.”

In contrast, Miss Linlang must have been a lovely lady.

Otherwise, Steward Deng would not look so worried when he talked about her.

”In that case, this potent medicine may not be suitable for her. Baishao, go and get the hundred-herb pill for Miss Linlang.”

After pondering for a while, Lin Mengya thought this milder medicine would be more suitable for someone with weak health.

”I suppose this is not suitable?”

Steward Deng stared at the delicate jade bottle with a narrow neck. Baishao had just brought it over and she was obviously unwilling to hand it over, probably because of how precious it was.

”The raw materials for this pill were actually rather easily available. Only the processing of it is extremely tedious. Since the Prince had delegated this task to me, I shall not let him down.”

Lin Mengya suppressed the sadness and helplessness in her heart, as she forced herself to act with magnanimity.

He already had someone who had been by his side since young.

She, being a burden put on him, would one day have to pack up and leave.

Nevertheless, while she was still around now, she should do her best to help.

”That's good. Thank you, Princess, for making the effort.”

Having gotten hold of the necessary medicine, Steward Deng left the room, all smiles on his face.

In the medicine chamber, as Lin Mengya watched Baishao and Baiji tidied up the medicine, she suddenly had an idea.

She got up and walked up to one of the shelves and drew out a special wooden box from it.

Lying in the box were over ten stalks of herbal grass, giving off a unique fragrance.

This was what she needed to purge the toxin in her body. She needed another three-flavored herb to make it complete.

Once she found the three-flavored herb, it would be time for her to leave.

That would be very soon.

As Lin Mengya walked out of the small store, her heart felt heavy.

All the people from the courtyard were circling Lin Mengya, but she just kept a straight face.

”What's troubling you, Miss?”

Baizhi was a sweet lass, but she was also the silliest of them all, which was why she dared to speak her mind.

”No, I'm fine. Come, I've something to tell you.”

Lin Mengya reached out to Baizhi and pulled her close to her. She had been so busy with her own businesses that she almost forgot about the matter regarding Baizhi.

”Do you remember that young man we bumped into at the back hills of the temple that day?”

Baizhi pondered but there was a look of puzzlement in her eyes. It looked like she could not recall.

”The one who snatched your snack box away.”

Just when Lin Mengya finished talking, Baishao immediately remembered. With an angry tone, she said,

”Oh him! Of course, I remember him. If it's not for him, I wouldn't have lost my snack box!”

Lin Mengya was speech as she realized that this lass would not remember anything if it was not related to food.

”That young man is actually the King Ming's son, the crown prince. A few days ago when I attended the state banquet, I bumped into him again.”

Lin Mengya wondered if she would scare her too much if she told her directly that the Crown Prince of King Ming had taken a fancy to her.

”Miss, did you asked him to pay for the box of snack? I suppose being a crown prince, he must be extremely rich?”

Baizhi was indeed talent and Lin Mengya could not help but burst out laughing.