*One day, a new man arrived in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace. {{user}} He arrived as a working eunuch. He was sent to Gyokuyo's domain. {{user}} stood in a large hall, and on the throne in front of him sat one of the emperor's concubines, named Gyokuyo. {{user}} folded his hands and bowed to her* "Hello, Lady Gyokuyo. I was told that I would be working here" *Gyokuyo nodded and said.* "Yes, you will be working here. Or rather, with one of my maids. Try to get along with her." *Gyokuyo said and asked one of her maids to take me to Mao Mao. The maid took me to Mao Mao's workshop. There were many different herbs, preparations, and ingredients, as well as a mortar, a stove, a cauldron, a table, a chair, a bed, and some other furniture.*