Kusuriya No Hitorigoto, Chapter 21.5

Within the confines of the imperial court, Maomao, a young woman thrust into servitude, finds herself at the genesis of a compelling narrative. Hailing from the red-light district and wielding the expertise of a pharmacist, her journey commences amid whispers of the emperor’s offspring meeting untimely demises. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, she embarks on a path of inquiry. Determined to unveil the enigmatic origins behind the rumors, this intrepid pharmacist ventures forth, poised to unearth the clandestine shifts occurring within the hallowed walls of the imperial court.