The Apothecary Diaries

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A young maiden is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the emperor's palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacist skills with the help of the head eunuch to unravel medical mysteries in the inner court.

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48 Episodes

Maomao
E1
MaomaoAfter being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates what's causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.
Chilly Apothecary
E2
Chilly ApothecaryMaomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.
The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
E3
The Unsettling Matter of the SpiritTasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, she's forced to dig deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyou's affliction.
The Threat
E4
The ThreatUnder direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihua's own ladies-in-waiting.
Covert Operations
E5
Covert OperationsA eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyou's ladies-in-waiting aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.
The Garden Party
E6
The Garden PartyMaomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.
Homecoming
E7
HomecomingGaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home.
Wheat Stalks
E8
Wheat StalksMaomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.
Suicide or Murder?
E9
Suicide or Murder?An older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations tell her that there's more to both stories.
Honey
E10
HoneyA tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.
Reducing Two to One
E11
Reducing Two to OneMaomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
The Eunuch and the Courtesan
E12
The Eunuch and the CourtesanDiscovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releasing her from her service.
Serving in the Outer Court
E13
Serving in the Outer CourtTo Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she's to work in the outer court. Not only is there much to learn, it seems there's many eyes on her as the new hire.
The New Pure Consort
E14
The New Pure ConsortAh-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.
Raw Fish
E15
Raw FishGaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who's taken to lingering in his office.
Lead
E16
LeadA shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inheritances all fit together.
A Jaunt Around Town
E17
A Jaunt Around TownCovering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace.
Lakan
E18
LakanBack at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes clear.
Chance or Something More
E19
Chance or Something MoreA discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster.
Thornapple
E20
ThornappleMaomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.
How to Buy Out a Contract
E21
How to Buy Out a ContractBack to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.
Blue Roses
E22
Blue RosesLakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.
Balsam and Woodsorrel
E23
Balsam and WoodsorrelNo longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.
Jinshi and Maomao
E24
Jinshi and MaomaoLakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose?
Maomao and Maomao
E25
Maomao and MaomaoThe spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.
Caravan
E26
CaravanThe caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
Corpse Fungus
E27
Corpse FungusA concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
Mirror
E28
MirrorThe special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
The Moon Fairy
E29
The Moon FairyIn order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time
E30
The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third TimeThe woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
The Shrine of Choosing
E31
The Shrine of ChoosingMaomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
The Empress Dowager
E32
The Empress DowagerMaomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.
The Late Emperor
E33
The Late EmperorMaomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
A Ghost Story
E34
A Ghost StoryMaomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
The Hunt
E35
The HuntJinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
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