Reincarnated as a Flower, Fine then I'll bloom my own way

"The way others treat you shapes your perception, making you believe that everyone will treat you the same... until you meet someone who proves you wrong and changes your heart," I said while standing on the balcony of the castle, looking at the view of the city.

"Lady Sumi, I'm glad you are alright," Altabet said from behind.

I turned around, looked at him, and replied in a soft tone, "Yes, I am happy to see that you are also fine too."

He stood beside me and, with a serious voice, asked, "So who were those people?"

I smiled softly and replied, "Well, you know, they were just pranking like you."

His face showed confusion and shock. "P-prank?" he asked.

"Yes, they were testing how I would react as a ruler," I said with a smile.

He sighed and said, "Well, I can't argue with you."

"The feast was completely ruined though. I was hoping you could enjoy it with us," he said.

I shook my head and replied, "Just by seeing how much the people here believe in me was the feast for me."

He smiled and closed his eyes.