The Apothecary Diaries

1Maomao

23 minOct 22, 2023★ 7.6

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.

2Chilly Apothecary

23 minOct 22, 2023★ 7.1

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.

3The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit

23 minOct 22, 2023★ 6.9

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.

4The Threat

23 minOct 29, 2023★ 7.9

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.

5Covert Operations

23 minNov 5, 2023★ 7.4

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.

6The Garden Party

23 minNov 12, 2023★ 7.9

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.

7Homecoming

23 minNov 19, 2023★ 7.4

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.

8Wheat Stalks

23 minNov 26, 2023★ 7.2

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.

9Suicide or Murder?

23 minDec 3, 2023★ 7.4

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.

10Honey

23 minDec 10, 2023★ 8.0

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.

11Reducing Two to One

23 minDec 17, 2023★ 7.1

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

12The Eunuch and the Courtesan

23 minDec 24, 2023★ 6.8

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.

13Serving in the Outer Court

23 minJan 7, 2024★ 7.5

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.

14The New Pure Consort

23 minJan 14, 2024★ 7.5

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.

15Raw Fish

23 minJan 21, 2024★ 7.0

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.

16Lead

23 minJan 28, 2024★ 7.3

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.

17A Jaunt Around Town

23 minFeb 4, 2024★ 7.8

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.

18Lakan

23 minFeb 11, 2024★ 7.8

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.

19Chance or Something More

23 minFeb 18, 2024★ 8.2

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.

20Thornapple

23 minFeb 25, 2024★ 7.9

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.

21How to Buy Out a Contract

23 minMar 3, 2024★ 7.7

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.

22Blue Roses

23 minMar 10, 2024★ 7.8

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.

23Balsam and Woodsorrel

23 minMar 17, 2024★ 8.0

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.

24Jinshi and Maomao

23 minMar 24, 2024★ 8.1

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?

25Maomao and Maomao

24 minJan 10, 2025★ 8.2

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.

26Caravan

24 minJan 17, 2025★ 7.9

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

27Corpse Fungus

24 minJan 24, 2025★ 7.6

A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.

28Mirror

24 minJan 31, 2025★ 7.3

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

29The Moon Fairy

24 minFeb 7, 2025★ 8.5

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

30The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time

24 minFeb 14, 2025★ 8.2

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

31The Shrine of Choosing

24 minFeb 21, 2025★ 8.1

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

32The Empress Dowager

24 minFeb 28, 2025★ 8.1

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.

33The Late Emperor

24 minMar 7, 2025★ 8.4

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

34A Ghost Story

24 minMar 14, 2025★ 6.8

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

35The Hunt

24 minMar 21, 2025★ 8.3

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

36Ka Zuigetsu

24 minMar 28, 2025★ 7.9

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

37The Baths

24 minApr 4, 2025★ 6.9

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

38The Dancing Ghost

24 minApr 11, 2025★ 7.6

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

39Ice

24 minApr 18, 2025★ 8.1

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

40Festering Resentment

24 minApr 25, 2025★ 8.2

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

41The Fox Village

24 minMay 2, 2025★ 8.1

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

42Lantern Plant

24 minMay 9, 2025★ 8.5

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

43Festival

24 minMay 23, 2025★ 7.8

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

44The Stronghold

24 minMay 30, 2025★ 8.2

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

45Taibon

24 minJun 6, 2025★ 7.1

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

46Royal Guard

24 minJun 13, 2025★ 8.4

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

47The Shi Clan

24 minJun 27, 2025★ 8.1

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

48The Beginning

24 minJul 4, 2025★ 8.2

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

49Episode 49

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50Episode 50

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51Episode 51

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52Episode 52

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53Episode 53

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54Episode 54

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55Episode 55

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56Episode 56

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57Episode 57

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58Episode 58

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59Episode 59

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60Episode 60

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