The Apothecary Diaries

1 ▶ Maomao 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 she investigates what's causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill. Not watched yet 23m 2 ▶ 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 overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac. Not watched yet 23m 3 ▶ The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit Tasked 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. Not watched yet 23m 4 ▶ The Threat 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. Not watched yet 23m 5 ▶ Covert Operations 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 Gyokuyou's ladies-in-waiting aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up. Not watched yet 23m 6 ▶ The Garden Party 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 settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup. Not watched yet 23m 7 ▶ Homecoming 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 Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home. Not watched yet 23m 8 ▶ Wheat Stalks 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. Not watched yet 23m 9 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 23m 10 ▶ Honey 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 intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo. Not watched yet 23m 11 ▶ Reducing Two to One Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo. Not watched yet 23m 12 ▶ The Eunuch and the Courtesan 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 be near her or releasing her from her service. Not watched yet 23m 13 ▶ 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 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. Not watched yet 23m 14 ▶ 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 concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion. Not watched yet 23m 15 ▶ Raw Fish 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. Not watched yet 23m 16 ▶ Lead 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 these strange inheritances all fit together. Not watched yet 23m 17 ▶ 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 when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace. Not watched yet 23m 18 ▶ Lakan 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 connection to Maomao becomes clear. Not watched yet 23m 19 ▶ Chance or Something More 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 falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster. Not watched yet 23m 20 ▶ Thornapple 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 her to confront the culprit behind the incident. Not watched yet 23m 21 ▶ 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 rumor that whips him into action. Not watched yet 23m 22 ▶ Blue Roses 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. Not watched yet 23m 23 ▶ 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 turf, in a chess match. Not watched yet 23m 24 ▶ 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 from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose? Not watched yet 23m 25 ▶ Maomao and Maomao The 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. Not watched yet 24m 26 ▶ Caravan The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling. Not watched yet 24m 27 ▶ Corpse Fungus A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace. Not watched yet 24m 28 ▶ Mirror The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well. Not watched yet 24m 29 ▶ The Moon Fairy In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself. Not watched yet 24m 30 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 24m 31 ▶ The Shrine of Choosing Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building. Not watched yet 24m 32 ▶ The Empress Dowager 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. Not watched yet 24m 33 ▶ The Late Emperor Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated. Not watched yet 24m 34 ▶ A Ghost Story Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills. Not watched yet 24m 35 ▶ The Hunt Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her. Not watched yet 24m 36 ▶ Ka Zuigetsu Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is. Not watched yet 24m 37 ▶ The Baths Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help. Not watched yet 24m 38 ▶ The Dancing Ghost Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate. Not watched yet 24m 39 ▶ Ice Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan. Not watched yet 24m 40 ▶ Festering Resentment Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity. Not watched yet 24m 41 ▶ The Fox Village Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao. Not watched yet 24m 42 ▶ Lantern Plant Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard. Not watched yet 24m 43 ▶ Festival The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her. Not watched yet 24m 44 ▶ The Stronghold Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her. Not watched yet 24m 45 ▶ Taibon Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution. Not watched yet 24m 46 ▶ Royal Guard The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui. Not watched yet 24m 47 ▶ The Shi Clan Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members. Not watched yet 24m 48 ▶ The Beginning After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district. Not watched yet 24m 49 ▶ Episode 49 Not watched yet