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 ra… Now playing ▶ 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.… ▶ 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 cur… ▶ 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… ▶ 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 pa… ▶ 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… ▶ 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 gi… ▶ 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,… ▶ 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… ▶ 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 whe… ▶ 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… ▶ 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 help… ▶ 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 h… ▶ 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 invest… ▶ 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… ▶ 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… ▶ 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 th… ▶ 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,… ▶ 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 Princes… ▶ 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 popul… ▶ 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. 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