Step into the perfumed halls of the inner palace where Maomao, a sharp-witted apothecary turned servant, finds herself unraveling imperial secrets. After she cleverly breaks a curse haunting the royal heirs, this herbal medicine expert gets a promotion to food taster that plunges her straight into a world of high-stakes intrigue.

With the handsome eunuch Jinshi keeping a close eye on her talents, Maomao must balance her potion-brewing skills with a knack for solving period mysteries. This lushly illustrated volume captures every bit of drama and suspense as our reluctant heroine navigates the complexities of palace life. It is a captivating blend of historical fiction and medical sleuthing that keeps you turning pages.

• Author: Natsu Hyuuga
• Illustrator: Nekokurage
• Publisher: Square Enix Manga
• Publication Date: December 8, 2020
• Format: Paperback
• Print Length: 176 pages
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.55 x 7.09 inches
• Weight: 0.36 lbs
• ISBN-13: 978-1646090709
• Reading Age: 13 - 17 years