Chapter 12 — The Eunuch and the Courtesan
The punishment due to Fangming's case extended not only to her relatives but also to those involved with her. This included the merchant family to whom Maomao was sold by the kidnappers. Although she wishes to remain in the back palace, Maomao is dismissed because of her poor speech. Returning home, she starts working at the Verdigris House. However, one night at a noble's banquet, she meets an unexpected old companion. (Source: Official Site)
Other chapters
- Chapter 1: Maomao
- Chapter 2: Chilly Apothecary
- Chapter 3: The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
- Chapter 4: The Threat
- Chapter 5: Covert Operations
- Chapter 6: The Garden Party
- Chapter 7: Homecoming
- Chapter 8: Wheat Stalks
- Chapter 9: Suicide or Murder?
- Chapter 10: Honey
- Chapter 11: Reducing Two to One
- Chapter 12: The Eunuch and the Courtesan
- Chapter 13: Serving in the Outer Court
- Chapter 14: The New Pure Consort
- Chapter 15: Raw Fish
- Chapter 16: Lead
- Chapter 17: A Jaunt Around Town
- Chapter 18: Lakan
- Chapter 19: Chance or Something More