After breaking a curse on the imperial heirs a palace servant with training in herbal medicine
is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this
lushly illustrated period mystery series! Having figured out the trick to navigating the
corridors of the ancient mausoleum found within the Inner Court Maomao does an admirable job
solving the current mystery in front of the emperor and Jinshi. And then the Empress Dowager
comes to Maomao asking her to investigate the late Emperor's curse. Jinshi's past and
parentage are revealed!--
