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For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.

When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life.

But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger.

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Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ This is the kind of thing that renews my faith in humanity. I love the kindness of strangers. It warms my cold heart. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 8
(view spoiler)[ Oopsies I quoted a revolutionary while trying to calm my nerves serving tea. Legit the sort of blunder I’d make. So scared she’s not going to make it through without help. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 15
(view spoiler)[ The emperor is dead! No wonder the steward hasn't heard from her daughter. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 38
(view spoiler)[ What. How are they engaged?! I feel like she's using him as much as he's using her. This is going to end in disaster. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 42
(view spoiler)[ Oh no Ruyi! I thought she made it after that dramatic extraction of evil. (hide spoiler)]