Ep. 18: Maomao returns home to find an ill courtesan while Jinshi realizes his feelings for her.

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Following her departure from Jinshi in the city, Maomao goes back to her residence. She discovers a courtesan suffering from a severe illness and administers the necessary medicine. During this time, she recalls memories of the former Green Verdigris Pavilion and the women who worked there. In the palace, Jinshi speaks with the strategist Lakan. Lakan expresses curiosity regarding Maomao, and this discussion prompts Jinshi to recognize his own romantic emotions toward her. The episode contrasts Maomao’s quiet reflection on her past with Jinshi’s internal realization of his attachment to her, highlighting the emotional distance between them despite their shared history.