A young apothecary navigating the mysteries of imperial power
Mao Mao faces a formidable new challenge: sitting the examination that will allow her to officially assist the physicians of the imperial court. This time, she has no choice — she must pass at any cost, since it is above all the perfect pretext for keeping a close watch on the new concubine who has just entered the hougong.
And that arrival is not the only thing unsettling the palace's routine. The high priestess of Shaou, a neighbo...
