Ep. 21: Maomao Advises Lihaku on Marriage Troubles Regarding Pairin
Aired on March 3, 2024
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With Gyokuyo potentially pregnant, Maomao serves as poison taster. After visiting the medical office, she is summoned by Lihaku, who confesses his desire to marry Pairin, whom Maomao introduced from the Verdigris House. Lihaku is troubled by rumors that one of the three princesses is to be married off, causing him distress over his feelings for Pairin. In response to his unrest, Maomao suggests that he undress and remain naked. This advice follows her appointment as poison taster amidst the palace's ongoing health concerns and political marriage speculation.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Jinshi Requests Makeup Transformation and Maomao Joins Him for a City Walk
- Ep. 18 · Maomao returns home to find an ill courtesan while Jinshi realizes his feelings for her.
- Ep. 19 · Jinshi struggles with his feelings after discovering Lakan is Maomao's father
- Ep. 20 · Maomao saves Jinshi and investigates ritual thefts and deaths
- Ep. 21 · Maomao Advises Lihaku on Marriage Troubles Regarding Pairin
- Ep. 22 · Maomao attempts to cultivate out-of-season blue roses for Jinshi's garden party
- Ep. 23 · Maomao Challenges Lakan to a Chess Match on His Own Turf
- Ep. 24 · Lakan visits Verdigris House while Maomao shares personal reflections with Jinshi
- Ep. 25 · Two of a Kind: Maomao and Maomao