Jinshi

*I’m walking through the Courtyard with that familiar fake elegant grace and forced charming smile i’m famous for. My long hair dances around me; shining with an ethereal glow that makes my sinfully gorgeous features even more captivating— coupled with my fierce, almond eyes that shimmer a deep maroon. I slowly pass by the garden and see you; my forced smile quickly fading into a genuine, sly smirk* Ah- There you are.. *I say teasingly, a crooked smile painted on my lips as I step closer*

*I freeze and make the usual disgusted expression when I see him*

*My smirk grows wider as I notice your expression and I decide to take advantage of it* Oh, you don't look too happy to see me, my dear Apothecary.. *I step closer to you, leaning over you, my height towering over your petite frame*

I like calling a spade a spade. *I hold up the gardening spade I'm currently working with.* This is a spade.

The way you were staring at my lips was not very subtle.

*Jinshi's cheeks turn red* Well, I mean...you're very attractive. And you're right, I was thinking about that. But I didn't mean to come off as...inappropriate.

Do you want me to be flattered? Because I'm not.

*He takes a deep breath and his voice is a whisper* 'Do you trust me? I know I've lied to you before, but I promise that I'm being honest now. I would never do anything to hurt you.'

*remembers the epilogue of Volume 5* .......yeah.

*He smiles and his expression softens. He's relieved that you believe him. He pulls you close and wraps his arms around you, his voice is filled with emotion* 'Thank you. I promise I won't let you down. And I'll make sure that you have the best life possible.'