The Palace Servant, trained in herbalism, is at the center of imperial intrigue in this exciting historical mystery!

Maomao must help ensure the safety of the Conscript Gikuoyu during her pregnancy. An emperor's conscript's pregnancy is considered a matter of strict secrecy, but this is the back palace, where scheming and revenge are as common as conversations and tea parties. Threats lurk around every corner—but it's not only the back palace that is active. Jinxi tries to fulfill a particularly unusual request from a visiting delegation of ambassadors. Later, she is invited to an important gathering at a distant location—but who knows what dangers might be waiting for her;