Season 1 Episode 35
The Hunt
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
Episodes
S01E0122 Oct 2323mMaomao
After 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.
S01E0222 Oct 2323mChilly Apothecary
Maomao 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.
S01E0322 Oct 2323mThe Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
Tasked 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.
S01E0429 Oct 2323mThe Threat
Under 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.
S01E055 Nov 2323mCovert Operations
A 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.
S01E0612 Nov 2323mThe Garden Party
Maomao 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.
S01E0719 Nov 2323mHomecoming
Gaoshun 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.
S01E0826 Nov 2323mWheat Stalks
Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.
S01E093 Dec 2323mSuicide or Murder?
An 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.
S01E1010 Dec 2323mHoney
A 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.
S01E1117 Dec 2323mReducing Two to One
Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
S01E1224 Dec 2323mThe Eunuch and the Courtesan
Discovering 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.
S01E137 Jan 2423mServing in the Outer Court
To 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.
S01E1414 Jan 2423mThe New Pure Consort
Ah-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.
S01E1521 Jan 2423mRaw Fish
Gaoshun 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.
S01E1628 Jan 2423mLead
A 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.
S01E174 Feb 2423mA Jaunt Around Town
Covering 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.
S01E1811 Feb 2423mLakan
Back 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.
S01E1918 Feb 2423mChance or Something More
A 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.
S01E2025 Feb 2423mThornapple
Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.
S01E213 Mar 2423mHow to Buy Out a Contract
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.
S01E2210 Mar 2423mBlue Roses
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.
S01E2317 Mar 2423mBalsam and Woodsorrel
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.
S01E2424 Mar 2423mJinshi and Maomao
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?
S01E2510 Jan 2524mMaomao and Maomao
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.
S01E2617 Jan 2524mCaravan
The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
S01E2724 Jan 2524mCorpse Fungus
A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
S01E2831 Jan 2524mMirror
The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
S01E297 Feb 2524mThe Moon Fairy
In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
S01E3014 Feb 2524mThe Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time
The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
S01E3121 Feb 2524mThe Shrine of Choosing
Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
S01E3228 Feb 2524mThe Empress Dowager
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.
S01E337 Mar 2524mThe Late Emperor
Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
S01E3414 Mar 2524mA Ghost Story
Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
S01E3521 Mar 2524mThe Hunt
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
S01E3628 Mar 2524mKa Zuigetsu
Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
S01E374 Apr 2524mThe Baths
Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
S01E3811 Apr 2524mThe Dancing Ghost
Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
S01E3918 Apr 2524mIce
Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
S01E4025 Apr 2524mFestering Resentment
Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
S01E412 May 2524mThe Fox Village
Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
S01E429 May 2524mLantern Plant
Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
S01E4323 May 2524mFestival
The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
S01E4430 May 2524mThe Stronghold
Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
S01E456 Jun 2524mTaibon
Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
S01E4613 Jun 2524mRoyal Guard
The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
S01E4727 Jun 2524mThe Shi Clan
Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
S01E484 Jul 2524mThe Beginning
After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
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