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In the imperial court of ancient China, a 17-year-old girl named Maomao has been working as a low-level servant in the emperor's palace for several months after being kidnapped. Despite her circumstances, she maintains her inquisitive and practical nature, intending to serve until her indenture ends. When she learns that the emperor's infants are seriously ill, she decides to intervene covertly, relying on her background as a pharmacist from the impoverished red-light district.
Maomao's efforts to stay under the radar fail when Jinshi, a powerful eunuch, notices her skills. She is soon brought into the emperor's inner circle, where she slowly establishes her reputation by applying her unique knowledge and personality to unravel complex medical enigmas.
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