After the chaos wreaked by the Shi Clan's rebellion, things seem to have calmed down, and Maomao returns to her usual life as a pharmacist in the pleasure district. But the peace is short-lived: a strange breakfast served at the Verdigris House is enough for her to sense an anomaly and begin her own investigation into the cause. Meanwhile, Jinshi must grapple with the weight of his true identity as the Emperor's brother, tormented by Loulan's latest warning of an impending "disaster" ready to devastate the nation. To make matters worse, rumors begin to spread of a strange priestess numbing the people's minds. Between conspiracies that cross borders and ever-deepening mysteries, the stakes rise to unprecedented levels. If you love brilliant investigations, palace intrigues, and the usual explosive understanding between Maomao and Jinshi, this is a truly enjoyable experience.