Ep. 6: Maomao tests dishes for poison at the Emperor's Garden Party
Aired on November 12, 2023
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The lavish Garden Party convenes the Emperor, his four concubines, the royal family, and numerous high-ranking officials. During the meal, Maomao meticulously samples each dish to detect any signs of poison. Her routine is interrupted by a sudden suspicion when she observes High Consort Lishu displaying an uncertain expression while facing the very dishes Maomao has just verified as safe. This reaction raises immediate concerns about the integrity of the food served at the event.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Maomao becomes poison taster for Gyokuyou and receives a special request from Jinshi
- Ep. 3 · Maomao Investigates the Rumored Ghost Dancing on the Palace Wall
- Ep. 4 · Maomao Investigates the Emperor's Children Deaths and High Consort Lihua's Illness
- Ep. 5 · Maomao treats a cursed eunuch and prepares for the garden party at Gyokuyou's palace.
- 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