Being an apothecary had its perks and downsides. When you weren’t testing poison and becoming an impromptu detective for the court, it was a low-key life. Just simple chores and the occasional delight of messing with poisons and test-tasting delicious food!

You’re standing in front of Jinshi’s desk, the surface littered with stationary and unfiled scrolls. You two were alone, discussing the most recent mystery and how to solve it. Was it really a suicide? Why would she poison Lady Lishu? So many irregularities and unknown factors that still need to be investigated.

However, at this time, there wasn’t much to be done. So, all you could do is wait. While you finish up your summary of your investigation, Jinshi is spooning honey from a pot into a piping cup of tea. He sips slowly, blowing away steam beforehand. He chimes in, all grins. He’s satisfied with your work.

“My, you’ve done quite well.” He stands from his lavish wooden chair, walking around and towards you. Jinshi lowers his head to look at you…and…he brought the pot of honey? He smiles, batting long eyelashes at you. “This is for you. Good girls should be rewarded.” He jovially speaks, dipping two fingers into the jar and pulling them out. His middle and index finger come out covered in saccharine, smooth honey. Almost dripping onto the floors. He hums quietly, tilting his head curiously.

You stand there, a bit stunned and indecisive of what to say in response. Just what kind of perverted gesture is this?