The Mountain Moon

A recent buzz in the capital: The long-lost Sixth Young Lady of the Earl of Yongqing’s household has finally been found. Many were eager to see this rustic girl make a fool of herself in high society—but to their surprise, Lady Qiu the Sixth turned out to be a master of the incense arts, swiftly becoming a favored guest among those who fancied themselves connoisseurs of elegance.

But as the country teeters on the brink of collapse, ominous signs abound. Qiu Heng thought to herself: Compared to making incense, I’m far better at slaying demons.