Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren’t enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit…

Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family’s business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.

A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she’s helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place,…

Ah-Duo’s replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.

Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes…

Maomao’s peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she’s called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.

Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her…