Episodes
21
How to Buy Out a Contract 23
Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family’s business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.
22
Blue Roses 23
Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.
23
Balsam and Woodsorrel 23
No 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.
24
Jinshi and Maomao 23
Lakan 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?
25
Maomao and Maomao 24
The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.
26
Caravan 24
The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
27
Corpse Fungus 24
A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate – not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
28
Mirror 24
The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors – a rarity in this country – to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
29
The Moon Fairy 24
In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
30
The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time 24
The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
31
The Shrine of Choosing 24
Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
32
The Empress Dowager 24
Maomao’s reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won’t leave her mind.
33
The Late Emperor 24
Maomao’s investigation of the “curse” reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
34
A Ghost Story 24
Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
35
The Hunt 24
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
36
Ka Zuigetsu 24
Maomao discovers Jinshi’s secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
37
The Baths 24
Xiaolan’s term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
38
The Dancing Ghost 24
Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
39
Ice 24
Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
40
Festering Resentment 24
Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao’s curiosity.
