**Maomao**, a girl with knowledge of pharmacology, ends up working in the imperial rear palace by a twist of fate. Using her knowledge of medicine and poison, she unravels one inexplicable incident after another that occurs in the rear palace.
The one who takes notice of her is **Jinshi**, a beautiful and enigmatic court official. The gradual narrowing of the distance between the two is a major highlight of the work.
The fun of mystery-solving, the gorgeous court world, and the relationship between Maomao and Jinshi — Season 3, where all of it deepens further, finally begins.
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01The intellectual fun of pharmacology meets mystery
Maomao unraveling the rear palace's tough cases with knowledge of medicine and poison is the biggest appeal. Intellectual, thrilling mystery-solving can be enjoyed plenty in Season 3 too.
02Where Maomao and Jinshi's relationship heads
The relationship between medicine-geek Maomao and the beautiful official Jinshi is hugely popular. How their distance changes in Season 3 is something even non-fans will wonder about.
03A gorgeous, profound rear-palace world
A gorgeous, profound world set in a Chinese-style court is the appeal. Beautiful costumes and court intrigue add refined color to the story.
04A socially phenomenal hit series
Season 3 of a mega-hit series with socially phenomenal popularity at home and abroad. A watchable new season built on everything so far.
05Strong performances by Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka
The performances of Aoi Yuki as Maomao and Takeo Otsuka as Jinshi shine. Acting that maximizes the characters' charm is alive and well in Season 3.
06Easy to watch with episodic mysteries
With many episodes resolving a case each time, it's easy to watch. You can enjoy the larger throughline while also getting satisfying closure each episode.
07A rich rollout: Season 3 and a film
Season 3 airs across two cours, and a film has also been announced. A must-see period as the series grows ever more exciting for fans.
08A reward for fans who've followed the series
For fans who've watched Seasons 1 and 2, irresistible developments await. Do see the continuation of Maomao and Jinshi's story through.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Season 3 is expected to deepen the rear-palace incidents and court intrigue further, building on everything so far.
Beyond mystery-solving with Maomao's pharmacology, watch for her own origins and the progress of her relationship with Jinshi.
Across two cours, a larger story should be depicted. With a film also on the way, the whole series is expected to grow even more exciting.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
The story so far: Maomao, a girl with knowledge of pharmacology, ends up working in the imperial rear palace by a twist of fate.
Using her knowledge of medicine and poison, she has unraveled many inexplicable incidents in the rear palace. Her relationship with the beautiful official Jinshi, who took notice of her talent, has also gradually changed.
Through Seasons 1 and 2, the story of Maomao and Jinshi and the court's mysteries have deepened further — and now the tale advances into Season 3.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Strongly recommended for fans of intellectual mystery and stories set in a gorgeous court.
You'll be hooked on Maomao solving puzzles with pharmacology and her relationship with Jinshi. For those who've watched Seasons 1 and 2, Season 3 is the long-awaited continuation.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
・Protagonist Maomao solves the rear palace's cases with her knowledge of medicine and poison.
・Season 3 airs across two cours, and a film has also been announced.
・A mega-hit series with socially phenomenal popularity at home and abroad.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
Behind the intellectual mystery, the series' grand mysteries remain:
● The mystery of Maomao's own origins and bloodline.
● The true position and identity of the beautiful official Jinshi.
● The schemes over power lurking deep in the rear palace and court.
● Where the relationship between Maomao and Jinshi ultimately heads.
The more cases are solved, the more these grand mysteries should deepen the story.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
● "This is… poison, isn't it."
— Maomao seeing through to the heart of a case.
● "You really are a fascinating person."
— Jinshi, drawn to Maomao.
*Predictions based on the work's direction and the series.