After breaking a curse on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with
training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food
taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly
illustrated period mystery series!
Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced
to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for
life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery!
Using her wits to break a curse afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao
attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to
attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile
apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving
mysteries?!