Episode Summaries

In order to fulfill the envoy's unreasonable request to "meet the moon spirit," Maomao hears a story of the past from the Madam at the Verdigris House, the "moon spirit" who has been in the pleasure district for over 50 years. Based on the story and a fantastical painting that the envoy's grandfather had painted after returning to his country, Maomao visits the peach orchard in the harem where the moon spirit is said to have performed a dance. There, she happens to meet Shisui, who has come to catch insects, and while talking, Maomao comes up with a secret plan. Then, on the day of the banquet for the envoy, as the full moon rises, a beautiful moon spirit appears before the envoys.