As someone who is a fan of the manhua "Song of the Long March", I can say that I am pleased with this manga.

First off, a strong female (intellectually in this case) in a historical setting is not a new concept, but it's not exactly common either. I have read a fair share of them, but this one is quite unique and Maomao is a very interesting lead. Not only does she contain a vast amount of knowledge in herbal medicine, but her attitude is not one to mess with. Despite having a weak/frail appearance, she is anything but that and can easily take care of herself since her experiences in the red light district has steered her development in that direction. I also find her love for poison to be very amusing, as it is a food taster's greatest fear, while for her it is pleasure. She is overall very likable with her sassy and comical demeanor. For the male lead I don't have much to say since we do not know much about him, as we don't often get his perspective very often. However, I will say that he is quite likable at the moment and his interactions with Maomao is very adorable.

For the art work, it is just gorgeous. Not only have I found myself staring at the intricate details, such as the beautiful hair pins, but I appreciate the art that the manga itself is.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this manga and I highly recommend it :)