In Imperial China, Hang Yun Xian wishes to become a doctress, though she is forbidden from studying medicine. However, she finds herself unable to hold back when others are at risk

Yun Xian receives assistance from an unapologetically blunt stranger when she hears of a miscarriage patient in need

Yun Xian and Qi Yu meet again, furthering their special connection. Qi Yu, though reluctant, is pressured to overthrow the emperor

More people begin asking Yun Xian for help, making it difficult for her to abstain from dispensing medical advice. When one case goes awry, she must defend herself

Yun Xian befriends a medicine lady while she is awaiting her trial. Qi Yu, also locked away, hears of Yun Xian's situation and wishes to help

Madame Xu dies from complications related to mixing medicine, and Yun Xian is put on the hot seat for her role in advising medicinally. With outside help, she survives the trial. But there are consequences