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 historical mystery series!
Maomao succeeds in saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, proving herself
indispensable to the palace once more!
But while she is given the chance to explain herself, Maomao has yet to
learn that the treachery of the plot she has uncovered is woven deep
into the fabric of the very palace in which she serves!
To truly unpick the mystery, Maomao will need her patience and her
copious wits about her...
She'll also need to watch her back, as she comes face-to-face with the
sinister La Kan...