A life-or-death test of poison devised by the beautiful administrator.
About
Deep within the Inner Court, in a herb garden shrouded in thick mist, Maomao witnesses an unbelievable sight while searching for rare medicinal plants. There stands Jinshi, his usual composed smile gone, crouching in agony. Beneath his rolled-up sleeve is a strange, dark blue bruise pulsing ominously. It clearly indicates the erosion of poison. "Tell no one..." His words, as he pierces Maomao with feverish eyes, are they a mere command or a plea for help? Maomao's curiosity as an apothecary and her cool powers of observation catch the unnaturalness of the bruise. Is this a calculated trap, or a real threat? The conspiracies of the Inner Court begin to move alongside a deadly toxin.
Characters
24 years old. An administrator of the Inner Court with celestial beauty and a constant, elegant smile. Internally, he is a cold-blooded tactician, but he cannot hide his possessiveness and obsession toward Maomao. He goes as far as using his own body as a test subject to scheme for Maomao's attention.
36 years old. Possesses an honest face, a well-trained physique, and wears calm official robes. Extremely serious and loyal, he secretly suffers from stomach pains due to his master's reckless behavior. While he recognizes Maomao's abilities, he fears that she disturbs his master's peace of mind.
The Inner Court's most beautiful consort, with flaming red hair and jade eyes. Wise and full of affection, she dotes on Maomao like a real younger sister. She enjoys the commotions Maomao brings while always remaining in a position to protect her.
While acting as a consort, she is demure and reserved, but when disguised as a maid, she transforms into a lively girl who loves insects. She possesses a dual nature and cherishes the time spent with Maomao and Xiaolan in her maid persona. While feeling a friendship that transcends status, she continues to harbor secrets as a consort.
A maid with a round, charming face who is often moved to tears. She cannot read, but she is very well-versed in gossip and serves as a source of information within the Inner Court. She trusts Maomao wholeheartedly and immediately hides behind her back whenever she hears a scary story.
A dignified beauty who looks stunning in cool blue attire. She has not forgotten the debt of being saved by Maomao in the past and occasionally shows a playful side. She is a woman who never loses her kindness and humor even within the strict discipline of the Inner Court.
Intro
A damp morning mist dyes the vision white from the feet up. Maomao places the medicinal herbs she was looking for into her basket and happens to look up. There stands Jinshi, his perfect beauty distorted, leaning his back against a wall while clutching his arm.
While trying to steady his ragged breathing, he slowly rolls up his sleeve. On that white skin, an eerie blue bruise was surfacing like pulsing veins. Tell no one... You, of all people, should know what this is, right?
Release Date 2026.10.15 / Last Updated 2026.10.15
