The Apothecary Diaries
Overview
Maomao's tranquil existence as the daughter of an apothecary takes an unexpected turn when she is sold into servitude at the emperor's palace. Rather than conforming to her new life, she seizes the opportunity to tackle the health crises plaguing the imperial heirs. Her determination and skill in medicine attract the attention of Jinshi, a charming palace official, who recognizes her talent and elevates her status. With newfound recognition, Maomao embarks on a journey of unraveling medical enigmas, carving out her own identity amidst the complexities of court life.
Episodes
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1
Maomao
After being abducted and made to serve in the inner palace, ex-apothecary Maomao unwittingly captures the interest of the nobility as she delves into ...
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2
Chilly Apothecary
Maomao is adjusting to her new role as a lady-in-waiting and food taster, but she finds herself battling boredom and the overly friendly Jinshi. Just ...
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3
The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
Maomao is assigned to look into the mysterious sightings of a spectral woman dancing on the palace walls at night. During her investigation, she disco...
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4
The Threat
Maomao receives direct instructions from the emperor to tend to the sick Concubine Lihua. However, her efforts are constantly thwarted by Lihua's ladi...
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5
Covert Operations
A cursed eunuch arrives, pleading for help. At the same time, the rear palace is alive with anticipation as preparations are underway for the upcoming...
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6
The Garden Party
Maomao strives to maneuver through the intricate social dynamics at the garden party, interacting with the other Upper First rank concubines. However,...
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7
Homecoming
Gaoshun seeks out Maomao for assistance in sorting out the aftermath of the garden party. In a later conversation, Xiaolan clarifies the significance ...
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8
Wheat Stalks
Maomao enjoys a tranquil morning at home until she receives a summons to look into what seems to be a double suicide at a nearby brothel.
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9
Suicide or Murder?
At a gathering, an older friend of Jinshi's suddenly passes away from drinking too much. Shortly after, the body of a servant is discovered in a moat....
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10
Honey
During a tea gathering organized by Lady Gyokuyou, the political dynamics of the rear palace come into sharp focus, revealing more about Lady Lishu to...
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11
Reducing Two to One
Maomao confronts Fengming regarding the troubling secret that she has kept from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
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12
The Eunuch and the Courtesan
Jinshi learns that Maomao's abductors are linked to Fengming's family. This revelation puts him at a crossroads, as he must decide whether to keep Mao...
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13
Serving in the Outer Court
Maomao is taken aback when Jinshi leads her to his home instead of returning her to the rear palace. He informs her that she will be working in the ou...
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14
The New Pure Consort
Ah-Duo’s successor has come to the rear palace, and Maomao is tasked with delivering a particular lecture to the four high concubines. Following tha...
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15
Raw Fish
Gaoshun asks Maomao for assistance with what seems to be a poisoning incident. At the same time, Jinshi finds himself facing an unexpected guest who h...
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16
Lead
After the passing of a skilled metalworker, his three sons are left with little more than a rundown shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl. Maomao ...
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17
A Jaunt Around Town
Hiding Jinshi's ethereal beauty proves to be quite the challenge, but when Maomao willingly steps up to the task, she finds herself unexpectedly asked...
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18
Lakan
Upon returning home, Maomao explores an annex at Verdigris House, uncovering one of the brothel's hidden mysteries. Meanwhile, Lakan persists in his t...
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19
Chance or Something More
After a conversation with Lihaku regarding recent happenings, Maomao starts to see the links between the various mysteries she has unraveled. With the...
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20
Thornapple
Maomao successfully thwarted the assassination attempt, but not without sustaining serious injuries. Despite her pain, her insatiable curiosity propel...
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21
How to Buy Out a Contract
As Maomao resumes her duties at the rear palace, she tunes in to Guen as he shares details about his family's enterprise. At the same time, Lihaku cat...
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22
Blue Roses
Lakan dares Jinshi to create blue roses for the upcoming garden party, pushing Jinshi to seek out Maomao’s assistance yet again.
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23
Balsam and Woodsorrel
Tired of fleeing from Lakan, Maomao resolves to confront him directly. She boldly challenges him to a chess match, stepping onto his home ground to se...
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24
Jinshi and Maomao
Lakan faces the decision of selecting a courtesan to purchase. As a prominent military leader, he has the luxury to pick anyone he desires, including ...
