Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.

No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.

Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he…

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.

Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel’s secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes…

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,…

A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these…

Covering up Jinshi’s otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she’s surprised when she’s also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and…

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 requests Maomao’s help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who’s taken to lingering in his office.

To Maomao’s surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she’s to work in the outer court. Not…