Jinshi couldn't bear the frustration any longer. Once again, he saw Maomao slipping from his fingers before he could tell her what he wanted her to know. On the other side, it was getting harder and harder for the apothecary to keep swallowing that pill. How will their relationship play out after their return to the Royal Capital? This story takes place after the events of LN5 (spoilers up to LN8, for now).