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00:00To be continued...
00:14Hey!
00:17Poison!
00:20Who was behind this? Give me names!
00:23Don't...
00:24Enough.
00:26Go and tend to the soldiers.
00:30Poison?
00:38The food was cooked by the villagers.
00:40Their leader has been placed into custody on suspicion of aiding the barbarians.
00:45What now?
00:47Let me think. You'll have your answers soon.
00:52Also...
00:54Concubine Gyokyo. Word is she has a new lady in waiting.
00:57Yes. She has only four women serving her.
01:02Despite their similar rank, concubine Li Hua has over ten by her side.
01:07It hurts her dignity as a high-ranking concubine.
01:11True, but she has other strengths. Not only is she warm and gentle, her intelligence and discernment serve her well.
01:18She would never employ anyone without knowing everything about their history.
01:24When one is made an emperor's concubine, survival is based on a single rule. Be wary of everyone.
01:29So, who is this new lady in waiting?
01:34Gaoxuan. I think I've found the ideal pawn.
01:38Oh?
01:39Do you remember that freckled servant girl?
01:40Her knowledge of medicine would be wasted washing laundry.
01:46Yes, perhaps. But if she were ever to abuse that power...
01:51I will make sure it never comes to that.
01:54It won't be too difficult.
01:56But just in case, I suppose I should seduce her a little.
01:59What an honor getting to serve a high-ranking concubine!
02:06Yeah, living the dream.
02:08Hm?
02:10Hm?
02:12Oh, it's you. Are you ready to move, Apothecary?
02:16Yes. I'm on my way to the Jade Pavilion soon, unless you needed to ask me something first.
02:21No, nothing at all.
02:23Huh?
02:25Why's he here then? Just bored?
02:27Just bored?
02:32I'm positive that you'll serve Concubine Kyokyo well.
02:39Please excuse me.
02:42Best of luck, Mau Mau!
02:48So gross.
02:53I take it you are Mau Mau?
02:55Um, yes.
02:57I am Hongyang, the head lady in waiting. It's good to meet you.
03:01Since you're new, I'll show you around the pavilion. This way.
03:05Yes.
03:10Welcome to the Jade Pavilion.
03:13I've been waiting for you, Mau Mau.
03:15And Sha Ling's happy to see you too. We're pleased to have you around.
03:25Thank you for the kind words.
03:27This room is the parlor. When we have guests, this is where we bring them.
03:32How many guests?
03:33Guests?
03:34This is the kitchen. You should be able to do simple cooking here.
03:38Wow.
03:39This is the living room. More importantly, these are the other ladies in waiting.
03:45Gather for introductions!
03:46Yes!
03:47I'm Yng-Hua. Nice to meet you.
03:50If there's anything you want to know, ask me.
03:52Name's Gui-Yin. Welcome to the Jade Pavilion. You'll love it here.
03:56And you may call me Ai-Lan. We're all so pleased to make your acquaintance.
04:00I'm Mau Mau. It's a pleasure.
04:05We're quite exclusive, meaning we don't hire serving girls.
04:08All the tasks performed at the Jade Pavilion are done by us.
04:12It is the least we can do for Lady Gyokyo. We need to ensure her life is comfortable.
04:17Then I'll assist with the-
04:19You should go to your room and rest up!
04:21No need to exert yourself the first day.
04:23Besides, you have a special task coming up.
04:25That's the first time I'm hearing about it.
04:27Come along. I'll show you to your room.
04:30Um, sure.
04:34So, um, I'm not the only one who noticed, right?
04:37She's hiding them with those bandages, but there are scars on her arms.
04:41I'll bet anything she was abused by her parents back home.
04:44And later sold off to the rear palace.
04:46To top it all off, she's been assigned the worst job imaginable.
04:50Why should that poor sweet girl have to suffer such a cruel fate?
04:53Cruel fate!
04:56Right. You are to wait here until you are summoned.
04:59Hey, um...
05:06This promotion comes with some benefits, at least.
05:08The Jade Pavilion's always been run by a select elite.
05:14So of course a newcomer wouldn't be totally welcome.
05:17They all looked so sympathetic.
05:21Ready to cry.
05:23Why is that?
05:25Ready for your new role?
05:28Your job is Poison Taster.
05:31Poison?
05:33I must be dreaming!
05:35Don't show your hand, Mau Mau!
05:37The concubine has all her meals prepared for her. By the time it reaches the pavilion, it's already exchanged hands a few times.
05:48During that lengthy process, poison is a risk that must be considered.
05:53In fact, when concubine Gyokyo became pregnant, her food was poisoned at least twice.
05:58The taster back then received nerve damage and still can't move her hands or feet. The cost of the job.
06:05Now I get it. That's the reason the others were acting so sympathetic.
06:11Here you are. Proceed.
06:13Proceed.
06:15Huh? They use ceramic bowls?
06:19No suspicious coloring.
06:21More scents.
06:25No numbness.
06:29This meal's free of poison and safe to eat.
06:32Back when I lived near the brothels, I used to do a lot of experiments using my arm as a test subject.
06:39That's my little mad scientist.
06:43I've gradually built up an immunity against poisons, so most of them don't affect me.
06:48As a traditional taster, I'm not the best candidate.
06:52But no complaints here if it means getting to eat like this all the time!
06:57What's your laughing?
07:00If you want my opinion, you should switch to silver plates.
07:03They react when making contact with toxins.
07:05It's like Master Gene Shi said.
07:09We use ceramics on purpose.
07:11As a sort of test for you.
07:13Huh?
07:15That was all his idea?
07:18That means your knowledge applies to both poisons and medicines.
07:22At one time, I worked as an apothecary.
07:24If you had spoken up earlier and told someone you were literate, you would have received higher wages.
07:28I was kidnapped and brought here against my will, and taking into account that part of my earnings gets sent back to the people who stole me, I wasn't exactly eager to.
07:38Basically, you would rather take less pay if it means not supplying the scoundrels who took you with extra drinking money?
07:43Mhmm.
07:44Mhmm.
07:45Mhmm.
07:46Mhmm.
07:47Mhmm.
07:48Mhmm.
07:49Mhmm.
07:52Mhmm.
07:53Mhmm.
07:54unfortunate that was an expensive vase you couldn't afford it with your lady
07:58in waiting salary there won't be any money to send to your family as a matter
08:03of fact we might need to charge them instead oh my apologies for being so
08:10clumsy please take it out of the money to my family if that's not enough use my
08:15savings too fine I'll arrange the paperwork by the way this is your
08:22separate hazard pay as a poison taster it's almost equal to my regular salary
08:27and best of all my kidnappers don't get a cut of this everything goes to me thank
08:33you for your generosity well she certainly knows how to motivate her workers
08:41thanks but I've got a handle you need more rest we're fully staffed on domestic chores
08:55Tasters have a pretty easy schedule huh I'm called every day for two meals and tea time
09:02I finally have my own room if only there was a venomous snake or something I could use for
09:08experiments you requested me lady gyo-kyo actually he did how come you're
09:21immune how may I serve you today I received these from a military officer
09:31earlier would you mind tasting them balls there's an aphrodisiac baked in you can
09:43tell without eating one it's not like they're harmful or anything you can try
09:47one if you'd like considering the individual I receive these from that's
09:51simply out of the question then again there's always the possibility they
09:55might end up visiting you later tonight you knew and I smell alone this creeper
10:01just try to make me eat one knowing they have an aphrodisiac since you're here I
10:13have another question for you yes what is it a squad of soldiers were out on a
10:18mission to attack some barbarians the other day and wound up being poisoned
10:22really several fell ill after a meal they reported feeling nauseous difficulty
10:28breathing as well as other ailments those do sound like the symptoms of some
10:32form of poison the meal was prepared in a nearby village they arrested the village
10:38leader for assisting the barbarians but an officer diffused the situation and has
10:42put the decision on hold on the surface it's perfectly natural to jump to the
10:47conclusion of the villagers poisoning the soldiers food and yet master Jinji do
10:54you mind telling me where they were eating at camp so they were likely outside
10:57and the villagers did they supply the plates and chopsticks no need the soldiers
11:03were provided their own dishware and utensils did you notice something while it's
11:09only my opinion I think it's worth sharing with you this flower is called a
11:14rhododendron does it taste good nope even a metric order nausea and difficulty with
11:21breathing whoa even in the rear palace there are some plants used for
11:26decoration with poison in them this one is in the leaves and petals but some can be
11:31found in branches or roots there are even instances of wood emitting toxic fumes
11:35when it's burned like in a fire so that's the cause it was fortunate the
11:45officer chose to remain calm otherwise we could have ended up losing a whole village
11:50true if there's nothing else I shall take my leave
11:54no not yet what is it now how are you at making aphrodisiacs huh wait making drugs
12:06with adequate time ingredients and the proper tools I'm confident I can make something like
12:19that you caught me returning to my office may I help you I was wondering if you'd join me for tea
12:33in my room unfortunately my work is a very demanding mistress some other time it appears
12:44the servants haven't been made aware yet not only is master Jinchi here to ensure there's peace but
12:49to test their loyalties even if the Emperor does not visit her luring other men to her room is an
12:55indiscretion we cannot abide most assuredly it's not enough for a concubine to simply be beautiful or
13:01well-educated they must be faithful to the Emperor as well as remaining chaste but to place you in the
13:09rear palace and using your beauty as a means to test their true character our Emperor can be quite
13:15cunning we all use whatever we're given as for her not only is she not attracted to me but that
13:21expression she made I've never had anyone look at me so harshly in my life on that note I think I'll take my
13:32leave that person might visit you tonight tonight tonight tonight I'm head I'm heading out now see you
13:50soon and good luck big your pardon it's that quack doc and you're miss mao mao we haven't met my name
14:07is gaush one I serve as master gene she's assistant I'm pleased to make your acquaintance and likewise
14:15it can't be easy assisting that guy she's a servant girl why does she get to set foot in my domain if
14:25you would step this way I've been instructed to let you use anything in this room
14:32I assume this is a cursed dance taught to your people
14:46what a luxury being able to use paper so freely I'm also going to need I'll be one moment
14:58he picks up on things fast unlike his master if you're not gonna be helpful go away here oh thank
15:10you very much that's not enough a kind of seed it's cacao if you require more we'll simply have to find
15:21a source he comes from the west the far southern region on top of all that I'm certain there's plenty
15:27more in the trading goods storage we have milk butter sugar honey and powdered cacao that should
15:42be enough those ingredients are expensive I wonder what she's planning on making a snack hopefully and
15:50what are the three of you doing get back to work before I lose my temper now to actually make the
16:00aphrodisiac I tasted cacao just once in the past this is chocolate mel mel now say uh
16:11some malicious customer wanted to get a courtesan's attention all he got was banishment by the shrewd old
16:24lady looks good and there now to let them cool and wait for the shells to harden I didn't use all of it
16:36I know yeah these probably don't need to be cooled right guess I should clean up now
16:47medicinal herbs
16:53I got a bit carried away apologies for being so late
17:03at the very least we know they're effective
17:17what have you done to my girls no use worrying about it now oh good they didn't go all the way
17:28so these contain an aphrodisiac no however these do then what are the other ones for a midnight snack
17:38for me if you're used to alcohol and other stimulants these won't have that much of an effect on you
17:44that's so in that case then it shouldn't be much of a problem if I eat one
17:48sorry but I beg to differ
17:53it was a joke
17:54yeah a reprehensible one in front of the emperor's concubine
17:58but if he were to come on to someone blushing with those looks it's over
18:04I'm sure it would be enough to captivate anyone male or female blessed and cursed with beauty
18:10it's quite strong so best to limit intake to one piece at a time too many could cause a massive
18:16increase in blood flow and result in nosebleeds
18:18perhaps you can make a batch of those for the emperor while you're at it to keep things lively
18:23it should be around three times more potent than the usual tonic
18:28are you really maybe I should stick with the tonic then
18:31I'm not sure I want to know more and on a final note I strongly recommend only using it
18:37when you're alone with the intended partner I see
18:41I'll take my leave but this has been most informative
18:47so the new girl is capable of making drugs what a beneficial skill
18:52glad that's finally over
19:04you've done quite well apothecary
19:14i'm grateful
19:14the little thief
19:23well just as long as nobody gets hurt
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