The Apothecary Diaries

▶ E1 Maomao Oct 22, 2023 · 23 min After 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 s… ▶ ▶ E2 Chilly Apothecary Oct 22, 2023 · 23 min Maomao 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, u… ▶ ▶ E3 The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit Oct 22, 2023 · 23 min Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for slee… ▶ ▶ E4 The Threat Oct 29, 2023 · 23 min Under 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. ▶ ▶ E5 Covert Operations Nov 5, 2023 · 23 min A 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 G… ▶ ▶ E6 The Garden Party Nov 12, 2023 · 23 min Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settl… ▶ ▶ E7 Homecoming Nov 19, 2023 · 23 min Gaoshun 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… ▶ ▶ E8 Wheat Stalks Nov 26, 2023 · 23 min Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels. ▶ ▶ E9 Suicide or Murder? Dec 3, 2023 · 23 min 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 Maoma… ▶ ▶ E10 Honey Dec 10, 2023 · 23 min A 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 intention… ▶ ▶ E11 Reducing Two to One Dec 17, 2023 · 23 min Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo. ▶ ▶ E12 The Eunuch and the Courtesan Dec 24, 2023 · 23 min Discovering 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… ▶ ▶ E13 Serving in the Outer Court Jan 7, 2024 · 23 min To 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. No… ▶ ▶ E14 The New Pure Consort Jan 14, 2024 · 23 min Ah-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 i… ▶ ▶ E15 Raw Fish Jan 21, 2024 · 23 min Gaoshun 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. ▶ ▶ E16 Lead Jan 28, 2024 · 23 min A 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… ▶ ▶ E17 A Jaunt Around Town Feb 4, 2024 · 23 min Covering 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 disgui… ▶ ▶ E18 Lakan Feb 11, 2024 · 23 min Back 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 conne… ▶ ▶ E19 Chance or Something More Feb 18, 2024 · 23 min A 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 f… ▶ ▶ E20 Thornapple Feb 25, 2024 · 23 min Maomao 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 h… ▶ ▶ E21 How to Buy Out a Contract Mar 3, 2024 · 23 min Back 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. ▶ ▶ E22 Blue Roses Mar 10, 2024 · 23 min Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help. ▶ ▶ E23 Balsam and Woodsorrel Mar 17, 2024 · 23 min No 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. ▶ ▶ E24 Jinshi and Maomao Mar 24, 2024 · 23 min Lakan 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 w… ▶ ▶ E25 Maomao and Maomao Jan 10, 2025 · 24 min The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the… ▶ ▶ E26 Caravan Jan 17, 2025 · 24 min The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling. ▶ ▶ E27 Corpse Fungus Jan 24, 2025 · 24 min A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace. ▶ ▶ E28 Mirror Jan 31, 2025 · 24 min The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well. ▶ ▶ E29 The Moon Fairy Feb 7, 2025 · 24 min In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself. ▶ ▶ E30 The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time Feb 14, 2025 · 24 min The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help. ▶ ▶ E31 The Shrine of Choosing Feb 21, 2025 · 24 min Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building. ▶ ▶ E32 The Empress Dowager Feb 28, 2025 · 24 min Maomao'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. ▶ ▶ E33 The Late Emperor Mar 7, 2025 · 24 min Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated. ▶ ▶ E34 A Ghost Story Mar 14, 2025 · 24 min Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills. ▶ ▶ E35 The Hunt Mar 21, 2025 · 24 min Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her. ▶ ▶ E36 Ka Zuigetsu Mar 28, 2025 · 24 min Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is. ▶ ▶ E37 The Baths Apr 4, 2025 · 24 min Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help. ▶ ▶ E38 The Dancing Ghost Apr 11, 2025 · 24 min Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate. ▶ ▶ E39 Ice Apr 18, 2025 · 24 min Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan. ▶ ▶ E40 Festering Resentment Apr 25, 2025 · 24 min Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity. ▶ ▶ E41 The Fox Village May 2, 2025 · 24 min Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao. ▶ ▶ E42 Lantern Plant May 9, 2025 · 24 min Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard. ▶ ▶ E43 Festival May 23, 2025 · 24 min The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her. ▶ ▶ E44 The Stronghold May 30, 2025 · 24 min Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her. ▶ ▶ E45 Taibon Jun 6, 2025 · 24 min Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution. ▶ ▶ E46 Royal Guard Jun 13, 2025 · 24 min The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui. ▶ ▶ E47 The Shi Clan Jun 27, 2025 · 24 min Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members. ▶ ▶ E48 The Beginning Jul 4, 2025 · 24 min After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district. ▶ ▶ E49 Locusts Oct 2, 2026 · 24 min A locust plague is looming, and mysteriously, a book on insects belonging to the Shi clan appears. ▶ ▶ E50 The Fire-Rat Cloak Oct 9, 2026 · 24 min An interesting cloak points Maomao's imagination towards international politics. ▶ ▶ E51 Let Them Eat Cake Oct 16, 2026 · 24 min Maomao treats a sick girl, but food poisoning and malnutrition are not the true problems that need solving. ▶ ▶ E52 The Last Volume Oct 23, 2026 · 24 min Trying to track down the missing final book, Maomao visits Suirei, who is now living with Ah-Duo. ▶ ▶ E53 The White-Snake Immortal Oct 30, 2026 · 24 min Maomao's stepbrother Lahan takes her to a popular show that may be more than just entertainment. ▶ ▶ E54 The Paper Village Nov 6, 2026 · 24 min Maomao needs to find someone to cover for her while she goes on a trip with Jinshi. A good candidate turns up. ▶ 55 ▶ E55 The Bet Nov 13, 2026 ▶ 56 ▶ E56 Episode 56 Nov 20, 2026 ▶ 57 ▶ E57 Episode 57 Nov 27, 2026 ▶ 58 ▶ E58 Episode 58 Dec 4, 2026 ▶ 59 ▶ E59 Episode 59 Dec 11, 2026 ▶ 60 ▶ E60 Episode 60 Dec 18, 2026 ▶