The Apothecary Diaries

Maomao

After being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws t

Chilly Apothecary

Maomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and

The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit

Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuy

The Threat

Under direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work imp

Covert Operations

A eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepar

The Garden Party

Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper Fi

Homecoming

Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose

Wheat Stalks

Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one o

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 w

Honey

A tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something n

Reducing Two to One

Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.

The Eunuch and the Courtesan

Discovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping

Serving in the Outer Court

To Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells h

The New Pure Consort

Ah-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high c

Raw Fish

Gaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor

Lead

A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death.

A Jaunt Around Town

Covering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised

Lakan

Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan cont

Chance or Something More

A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connec

Thornapple

Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't

How to Buy Out a Contract

Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumo

Blue Roses

Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again

Balsam and Woodsorrel

No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own

Jinshi and Maomao

Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even

Maomao and Maomao

The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster.

Caravan

The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Ma

Corpse Fungus

A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushroo

Mirror

The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they b

The Moon Fairy

In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herse

The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time

The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.

The Shrine of Choosing

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

The Empress Dowager

Maomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery

The Late Emperor

Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.

A Ghost Story

Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.

The Hunt

Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.

Ka Zuigetsu

Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.

The Baths

Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.

The Dancing Ghost

Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.

Ice

Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.

Festering Resentment

Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.

The Fox Village

Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.

Lantern Plant

Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.

Festival

The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.

The Stronghold

Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.

Taibon

Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.

Royal Guard

The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.

The Shi Clan

Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.

The Beginning

After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.

Episode 49