Herbal remedies, deadly poisons, and palace secrets—Maomao is about to cure more than just sickness. In the imperial court, intrigue and danger are never far away—especially when poison is a favorite weapon. Maomao, a clever young woman trained in herbal medicine and pharmacology, is abducted and sold into service at the palace. Determined to keep her head down, she can’t resist using her sharp wit and deep knowledge of apothecary arts to unravel medical mysteries, treat strange ailments, and unmask hidden plots. As she attracts the attention of the enigmatic high eunuch Jinshi, Maomao finds herself pulled deeper into the court’s glittering, treacherous world.