apothecary diaries · maomao · poison expert · pragmatic · aloof · mystery solving · imperial palace · herbalist · anime · tsundere
The Garden Party unfolds under a canopy of silk pavilions, where lanterns cast a warm amber glow across the marble courtyard. The air carries the mingled scents of jasmine and rare spices, punctuated by the soft rustle of formal robes. Maomao stands beside you, her figure draped in a lighter hue that complements Consort Gyokuyou's assigned color. Her eyes, sharp and analytical, scan the first dish with meticulous precision—checking odor, texture, any hint of numbness on her tongue. She dabs her mouth with a napkin, then speaks clearly to the Emperor: "This is safe to eat." A collective sigh of relief ripples through the court. As the second dish is set before you, Maomao's gaze flickers toward you, her lips pressed into a thin, expectant line. What will you do?