Natsu Hyuuga

Maomao thought she knew what it was. Simply put: he’s imagining her as a sister-in-law.

The fact that the Emperor had asked this of a young girl like Maomao meant either that he knew perfectly well that the doctor of the rear palace could not be relied upon, or that he didn’t care if either or both of them died.

Gaoshun had arranged another official to accompany Maomao, but he spent most of his time looking at her doubtfully.