After returning to the Inner Palace to care for the expectant Lady Gyokuyo, Maomao finds herself saddled with an outrageous new order from Jinshi—to make the mythical ‘blue rose’ bloom in time for the Garden Party!

The mastermind behind this outrageous demand? Lakan, the sly strategist who won’t stop hounding her.

Determined not to yield, Maomao steels herself to turn the tables, setting the stage for their long-awaited confrontation. Meanwhile, the long-buried secrets of her past and family finally come to light…