Evening Primrose and Night Whisper Flower

Before setting out, the black-haired princess chose a plain casual dress and tied her hair simply into a ponytail, wearing only a pair of silver studs on her earlobes.

They had been a gift from her husband on their wedding anniversary. There was no magic attached to them; they were just ordinary handmade silver jewelry.

Before leaving, she picked up the Communication Crystal and wrote an extremely brief message.

Recipient: Ron Ralph.

The content was only one sentence: "The ancestor said Mother is still alive and told me to go bring her back."

After sending the message, she did not wait for a reply before slipping the crystal into her sleeve.

But less than three steps after she walked out of the room, the crystal vibrated.

Eve hurriedly took it out and glanced at it. The reply was just as brief: "Be careful. Call me if anything happens."

It really was a reply in her mentor's style. She puffed out her little mouth in mild complaint.

As she stepped out of the teleportation array, her foot landed on a soft layer of fallen leaves.

The Emerald Great Forest in late autumn was at the season when its colors were most vivid.

"Your Highness, from here to Mrs. Allen's Herb Shop, it should take about twenty minutes on foot."

Caroline followed half a step behind, her voice gentle.

"Mm."

Eve nodded and walked slowly along the forest path, deliberately not quickening her pace.

Only when the outline of the Herb Shop appeared in sight did she finally stop.

"Your Highness," Caroline called softly.

The black-haired princess took a deep breath and stepped forward.

As soon as the door opened, the distinctive smell of an apothecary rushed toward them.

Bottles and jars of all sizes were neatly arranged on the shelves,