Der Militärstratege Rakan hat das Schachduell gegen Maomao verloren und sich unter den Tisch getrunken. Er beginnt, von einer Dirne zu träumen, die ihm einst wohlbekannt war … und von seiner Tochter. Langsam lüftet sich das Geheimnis um Maomaos Geburt …
After breaking a 'curse' on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster... and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! Maomao accompanies Jinshi on a hunting trip in which Jinshi is keeping his true identity a secret. But when they are suddenly shot at by unknown assailants and escape into a cave, Maomao learns one of the many secrets that Jinshi has been keeping. Now she has to work with Lihaku to identify their would-be assassins. Although she's able to work out their motive, could it be that there's much more to this incident than she realizes?
After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Having solved the curse of the late emperor, things are back to usual for Maomao at the Jade Palace. Yinghua brings her along to an evening social gathering being held in the inner court, then Jinshi requests her to accompany him on a hunting trip. There, Maomao finds herself getting involved in yet another new case...!
Intriky uvnitř císařského paláce neberou konce! Maomao, inteligentní dívka se znalostí léčiv a jedů, se znovu dozvídá nebezpečná tajemství. Zvláštní nemoci, mocenské spory mezi konkubínami a blížící se velká slavnost na císařském dvoře staví mladou ochutnávačku do centra dění. Ktomu jí neustále zkříží cestu vlivný Džinši. Jaké jsou jeho skutečné úmysly?