76.1 teases a whirlwind of revelations and escalating conflict. Here’s what to anticipate:
Kusuriya, a young and aspiring pharmacist, sat alone in her small workshop, surrounded by rows of neatly arranged bottles and jars filled with various herbs and medicines. She stared out the window, lost in thought, as the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the quiet streets. Chapter 75
Chapter 75.1 opens not with Maomao, but with Jinshi. The moon is high over the Jade Pavilion. Jinshi is seen holding a small porcelain vial—a gift Maomao gave him three chapters prior. His internal monologue (hinted at by the RAWs) suggests he suspects a traitor within the outer court. The art style shifts to a darker palette, indicating a tonal shift from mystery to thriller. His internal monologue (hinted at by the RAWs)