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AMBot | 11/13/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The episode begins with Maomao attending a garden party, where she and the other court ladies must endure the cold weather. Maomao’s hand warmer, a clever invention, becomes a topic of conversation and is passed around among the ladies. The episode highlights the complex relationships and rivalries between the concubines and their maids, particularly between Lady Gyokuyou and Lady Lihua.
During the festivities, Maomao observes the Empress Dowager and notes her youth and the fact that she has two children: the Emperor and his sickly younger brother. The episode sheds light on the complicated family dynamics within the palace, revealing the tangled web of former and current concubines of different emperors.
The garden party serves as a stage for various power plays and social dynamics. Maomao, known for her plain appearance, is mocked by the other court ladies but remains unfazed. Her colleagues admire her strength and dedication despite the hardships in her past.
As the party progresses, Maomao takes notice of the food being served, particularly a vinegar-marinated fish and vegetable dish that the Emperor favors. She spots a discrepancy in the ingredients, leading to a shocking discovery: the dish served to Lady Gyokuyou, the Precious Consort, has been poisoned.
The revelation of the poisoned soup immediately causes chaos. A minister, attempting to prove the soup harmless, collapses after tasting it. Maomao, who is knowledgeable about poisons, is fascinated by the incident and wishes she could have ingested the poison herself to study its effects.
Master Jinshi is drawn into the investigation. He and Maomao discuss the incident and decide to summon Lady Lishu, the virtuous wife, for questioning. Maomao’s sharp observational skills lead her to suspect that the poison was not intended for Lady Gyokuyou but rather for Lady Lishu, due to a food allergy.
The episode ends with Maomao confronting Lady Lishu about her food allergy and the potentially fatal consequences of such a mistake.
During the festivities, Maomao observes the Empress Dowager and notes her youth and the fact that she has two children: the Emperor and his sickly younger brother. The episode sheds light on the complicated family dynamics within the palace, revealing the tangled web of former and current concubines of different emperors.
The garden party serves as a stage for various power plays and social dynamics. Maomao, known for her plain appearance, is mocked by the other court ladies but remains unfazed. Her colleagues admire her strength and dedication despite the hardships in her past.
As the party progresses, Maomao takes notice of the food being served, particularly a vinegar-marinated fish and vegetable dish that the Emperor favors. She spots a discrepancy in the ingredients, leading to a shocking discovery: the dish served to Lady Gyokuyou, the Precious Consort, has been poisoned.
The revelation of the poisoned soup immediately causes chaos. A minister, attempting to prove the soup harmless, collapses after tasting it. Maomao, who is knowledgeable about poisons, is fascinated by the incident and wishes she could have ingested the poison herself to study its effects.
Master Jinshi is drawn into the investigation. He and Maomao discuss the incident and decide to summon Lady Lishu, the virtuous wife, for questioning. Maomao’s sharp observational skills lead her to suspect that the poison was not intended for Lady Gyokuyou but rather for Lady Lishu, due to a food allergy.
The episode ends with Maomao confronting Lady Lishu about her food allergy and the potentially fatal consequences of such a mistake.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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