Author: Natsu Hyuuga

Illustrator: Nekokurage

Cover: Nekokurage

After the lifting of a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace maid with training in herbal medicine is promoted to the position of food taster... and finds herself at the center of palace intrigue! Maomao proves her abilities in solving the current mystery before the emperor and Jinshi. Then, the Empress Mother approaches Maomao, asking her to investigate the curse of the late emperor. The past and the birth of Jinshi are revealed!