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engjpn story by Natsu Hyuuga ; art by Nekokurage ; translation: Julie Goniwich.

188 pages :

chiefly illustrations (some colour).

Summary: The trail of the garden banquet poisoner leads Maomao to the Garnet Palace! Aiming to uncover the identity and motives of the culprit who nearly succeeded in turning the festives into a tragedy, the young apothecary-turned-lady's maid temporarily takes up there at Jinshi's behest. Home to Lady Aduo -- the consort with the longest tenure in the Emperor's affections -- the Garnet Palace harbors many intrigues, some more shocking than even Maomao could have imagined! Will solving the mystery at hand lost Maomao her job... and maybe even her life?!
Rated T, teen.Translated from the Japanese.