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- S1 E1 - MaomaoOctober 21, 202323minAfter being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates what's causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E2 - Chilly ApothecaryOctober 21, 202323minMaomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E3 - The Unsettling Matter of the SpiritOctober 21, 202323minTasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, she's forced to dig deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyou's affliction.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E4 - The ThreatOctober 28, 202323minUnder direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihua's own ladies-in-waiting.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E5 - Covert OperationsNovember 5, 202323minA eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyou's ladies-in-waiting aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E6 - The Garden PartyNovember 11, 202323minMaomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E7 - HomecomingNovember 18, 202323minGaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E8 - Wheat StalksNovember 25, 202323minMaomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E9 - Suicide or Murder?December 2, 202323minAn older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations tell her that there's more to both stories.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E10 - HoneyDecember 9, 202323minA tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E11 - Reducing Two to OneDecember 16, 202323minMaomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E12 - The Eunuch and the CourtesanDecember 23, 202323minDiscovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releasing her from her service.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E13 - Serving in the Outer CourtJanuary 6, 202423minTo Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she's to work in the outer court. Not only is there much to learn, it seems there's many eyes on her as the new hire.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E14 - The New Pure ConsortJanuary 13, 202423minAh-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E15 - Raw FishJanuary 20, 202423minGaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who's taken to lingering in his office.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E16 - LeadJanuary 27, 202423minA shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inheritances all fit together.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E17 - A Jaunt Around TownFebruary 3, 202423minCovering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E18 - LakanFebruary 10, 202423minBack at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes clear.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E19 - Chance or Something MoreFebruary 17, 202423minA discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E20 - ThornappleFebruary 24, 202423minMaomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but is heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E21 - How to Buy Out a ContractMarch 2, 202423minBack to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that that whips him into action.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E22 - Blue RosesMarch 9, 202423minLakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E23 - Balsam and WoodsorrelMarch 16, 202423minNo longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.Free trial of Crunchyroll
- S1 E24 - Jinshi and MaomaoMarch 23, 202423minLakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose?Free trial of Crunchyroll
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