Ep. 22: Maomao attempts to cultivate out-of-season blue roses for Jinshi's garden party
Aired on March 10, 2024

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Following the confirmation of Gyokuyo's pregnancy, Maomao enjoys a tranquil period at the Jade Palace. Jinshi approaches her regarding the requirement for blue roses for an upcoming garden party. Maomao deduces that Lakan designed this task and accepts the challenge with determination to succeed. She works diligently to force the flowers to bloom, but as the event approaches, she encounters significant obstacles. The roses fail to even bud because they are out of season, leaving Maomao struggling to overcome these botanical difficulties before the party arrives.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 26 · The Caravan