Ep. 10: Jinshi Questions the Courtesan's Suicide After Princess Lishu's Poisoning
Aired on December 10, 2023
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Whispers circulate within the imperial court claiming that a courtesan, who drowned herself, was responsible for poisoning Princess Lishu during a garden party. Jinshi remains skeptical regarding the servant's alleged motives and tasks Maomao with uncovering the truth. She is directed to investigate the specific palace where the deceased courtesan had previously served, seeking to determine if the reported suicide was genuine or a cover-up for the crime.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Maomao tests dishes for poison at the Emperor's Garden Party
- Ep. 7 · Maomao returns home using a hairpin while Jinshi handles palace incidents
- Ep. 8 · Maomao investigates a poisoning at Verdigris House with her father's assistance.
- Ep. 9 · Jinshi questions the military officer's death after suspecting foul play beyond alcohol poisoning.
- Ep. 10 · Jinshi Questions the Courtesan's Suicide After Princess Lishu's Poisoning
- Ep. 11 · Maomao investigates the past incident involving Luomen, Ah-Duo, and their son
- Ep. 12 · Maomao faces dismissal from the back palace and begins work at the Verdigris House.
- Ep. 13 · Maomao returns to the palace as Jinshi's servant and faces a courtesan exam
- Ep. 14 · Maomao Instructs the Emperor's Concubines After Failing the Exam