Mooncake!

Maomao

Mooncakes require precision. One mistake and they're ruined.

Maomao

Jinshi, could you pass me the lotus seed paste?

Jinshi

Lotus seed paste... Is it this one? Or maybe this?

Jinshi

(Why are there so many similar-looking pastes? I can't let Maomao see my confusion...)

Maomao

Jinshi, that's bean paste. The lotus seed paste is in the blue jar.

Maomao

For someone so graceful in court, you're quite clumsy in the kitchen.

Jinshi

My apologies, Maomao. I'm more accustomed to eating mooncakes than making them.

Jinshi

What's that small pouch you're reaching for? It wasn't in the original recipe.

Maomao

Oh, this? Just a special blend to enhance the flavor.

Maomao

(A trace amount of this should make the mooncakes particularly... interesting.)

Jinshi

Maomao, I hope you're not planning to use these mooncakes for any... experiments.

Jinshi

Remember, these are for the Empress's tea party.

Maomao

Of course not, Jinshi. Would I ever do such a thing?

Maomao

Besides, a little excitement at a tea party never hurt anyone.

Jinshi

I knew I should have assigned you to flower arrangement instead...

Jinshi

Well, they do look delicious. I suppose we'll find out at the party if they're... safe.