Jinshi offers Rouen a choice: execution for attempted poisoning, or banishment from the palace and a lifetime of service in the outer medical clinics under supervision—where his knowledge of aconite can be used properly, under the watch of licensed physicians. Rouen chooses the latter, weeping.
Jinshi arrives with Gaoshun, his expression unreadable but his eyes sharp. He notes Maomao’s early presence. “You smell the rain before it falls,” he says quietly. Maomao counters, “No, the poison before it’s swallowed.” The maid is taken away for questioning. Jinshi reveals that this is the third such incident this month—servants collapsing near abandoned structures, all showing signs of mild poisoning, but none fatal. Someone is testing something.
New Characters: The introduction of a mysterious figure from the outer court who shares a past with the Verdigris House.Escalating Stakes: A shift from isolated incidents to a threat that could destabilize the Emperor’s influence.Maomao’s Safety: As she gets closer to the truth, Maomao becomes a target, forcing Jinshi to take a more protective—and perhaps public—stance. Why Follow the RAW Releases? Jinshi offers Rouen a choice: execution for attempted
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Chapter 75.1 marks a significant turning point in the series, as Kusuriya faces a crucial decision that will impact the fate of the imperial court. Tensions are running high as the court is plagued by a mysterious illness that seems to be affecting only the high-ranking officials. Kusuriya, with his expertise in pharmacology, is tasked with finding a cure. Jinshi reveals that this is the third such
The story delves deeper into the complex political maneuvers surrounding the high-ranking concubines. Maomao’s Role:
Rumors suggest a major revelation regarding the "Selection" or a potential threat to one of the Four Consorts. Anticipation:
Maomao spends pages cross-referencing shipments. She discovers a discrepancy: the palace has received three separate deliveries of aconite root over two months, but only one was officially requested by the medical office. The other two were signed for by a eunuch from the central administrative hall—a man named Rouen , known to be quiet, efficient, and utterly forgettable.
Many English readers hunt for the RAW (untranslated, original Japanese) for three reasons: