Following her successful investigation into the mysterious illness plaguing the emperor’s children, Maomao is promoted to serve as an attendant to Consort Gyokuyo.

Despite her efforts to avoid drawing attention to herself, she continues to pique the interest of the enigmatic chief eunuch, Jinshi, and soon finds herself entangled in the shadowy intrigues of the Inner Palace.

Now tasked as Consort Gyokuyo's poison tester for the highly-anticipated Garden Party, will the plucky apothecary be able to navigate the event safely?