But the court lady has no intention of exposing Maomao.
She also hears coughing from a nearby shed, and has the quack investigate.
Armed with this evidence, Shin is brought before Jinshi, Gaoshun, and Lady Lihua herself.
When Maomao draws nearer to Shin, Shin slaps her away, scratching Maomaos face.
Shin reveals shes always resented Lihua and considered her the inferior candidate for empress.
Enraged, Shin tries to throw the box of oils at Lihua, but Gaoshun stops and restrains her.
When the Emperor visits Lihua, she is sure to praise Maomao for having saved her again.
But even having uncovered Shins plot and the motivations behind it, Maomao isnt about to rest easy.
With Jinshi and Gaoshuns respect and trust, Maomao is well-equipped to investigate and respond to those threats.
