Maomao uncovers the truth behind the mysterious incidents that have haunted the Inner Palace. As the threads of a far-reaching conspiracy come together, she rushes to the ceremonial altar to thwart a deadly assassination plot.

Later on, with whispers of an imperial heir on the horizon, Maomao is tasked to investigate signs of pregnancy in Lady Gyokuyo.

As political intrigue thickens and rival ambitions clash, the palace once again becomes a stage for dangerous secrets and shifting loyalties… where every revelation could tip the balance of power and seal the fate of the empire.