Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the aftermath of the protagonist saving a young girl from the noble Gong Son clan, earning praise and gratitude. He later discovers that the tea and biscuits being served are poisoned with a Qi-dispersing poison, intended to harm the young boy he treated. The protagonist consumes the poison to confirm its presence and identify it, revealing a conspiracy within the delivery service and setting up a potential conflict while also considering profiting from his abilities. He is presented as someone who is using his medical knowledge to navigate dangerous situations, even if it means personally sacrificing himself.