In episode 44, Suirei tells Maomao about her past. Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father until she was sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. She was not meant for a compliant life among royalty, so when imperial heirs fell ill she stepped in to find a cure, catching the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promoted her. Now she is making a name for herself solving medical mysteries.
