S1 E1 • Maomao

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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 22 octobre 2023

S1 E2 • Chilly 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 22 octobre 2023

S1 E3 • The 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 22 octobre 2023

S1 E4 • The 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 29 octobre 2023

S1 E5 • Covert 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 5 novembre 2023

S1 E6 • The 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 12 novembre 2023

S1 E7 • Homecoming

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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 19 novembre 2023

S1 E8 • Wheat 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 26 novembre 2023

S1 E9 • Suicide 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 3 décembre 2023

S1 E10 • Honey

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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 10 décembre 2023

S1 E11 • Reducing Two to One

Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 17 décembre 2023

S1 E12 • The 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 24 décembre 2023

S1 E13 • Serving 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 7 janvier 2024

S1 E14 • The 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 14 janvier 2024

S1 E15 • Raw 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2024

S1 E16 • Lead

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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 28 janvier 2024

S1 E17 • A 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 4 février 2024

S1 E18 • Lakan

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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 11 février 2024

S1 E19 • Chance 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 18 février 2024

S1 E20 • Thornapple

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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 25 février 2024

S1 E21 • How 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 that whips him into action. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 3 mars 2024

S1 E22 • Blue 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 10 mars 2024

S1 E23 • Balsam 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. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 17 mars 2024

S1 E24 • Jinshi 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? Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 24 mars 2024