Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou

In a distant eastern realm, an emperor reigns over a vast palace known as the hougong, where his consorts and attendants reside. Maomao, a seemingly ordinary girl from a small town, never thought her life would intertwine with the palace until she finds herself kidnapped and sold into servitude there. Despite her unremarkable appearance, Maomao possesses a sharp intellect and a wealth of knowledge about medicine, which she keeps under wraps. However, her life takes a turn when she meets Jinshi, the astute head eunuch of the palace. He quickly sees through her disguise and appoints her as a lady-in-waiting to the emperor's favored consort, tasking her with tasting the lady's meals for any signs of poison. As Maomao navigates her new role, she uncovers the secrets and intrigues of the rear palace, revealing that not everything is as it seems. With her keen observational skills and relentless curiosity, she finds herself embroiled in a series of unexpected adventures and dangers. Will she ever find a way to live a peaceful life, or will her knack for deduction lead her into even more thrilling escapades?