The Apothecary Diaries

Season 12023

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

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48 Episodes

E01 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.

October 22, 2023

E02 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.

October 22, 2023

E03 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.

October 22, 2023

E04 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.

October 29, 2023

E05 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.

November 5, 2023

E06 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.

November 12, 2023

E07 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.

November 19, 2023

E08 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.

November 26, 2023

E09 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.

December 3, 2023

E10 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.

December 10, 2023

E11 Reducing Two to One

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

December 17, 2023

E12 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.

December 24, 2023

E13 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.

January 7, 2024

E14 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.

January 14, 2024

E15 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.

January 21, 2024

E16 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.

January 28, 2024

E17 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.

February 4, 2024

E18 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.

February 11, 2024

E19 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.

February 18, 2024

E20 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.

February 25, 2024

E21 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.

March 3, 2024

E22 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.

March 10, 2024

E23 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.

March 17, 2024

E24 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?

March 24, 2024

E25 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.

January 10, 2025

E26 Caravan

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

January 17, 2025

E27 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.

January 24, 2025

E28 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.

January 31, 2025

E29 The Moon Fairy

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

February 7, 2025

E30 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.

February 14, 2025

E31 The Shrine of Choosing

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

February 21, 2025

E32 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.

February 28, 2025

E33 The Late Emperor

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

March 7, 2025

E34 A Ghost Story

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

March 14, 2025

E35 The Hunt

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

March 21, 2025

E36 Ka Zuigetsu (Moon Prince)

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

March 28, 2025

E37 The Baths

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

April 4, 2025

E38 The Dancing Ghost

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

April 11, 2025

E39 Ice

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

April 18, 2025

E40 Festering Resentment

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

April 25, 2025

E41 The Fox Village

May 2, 2025

E42 Episode 42

May 9, 2025

E43 Episode 43

May 16, 2025

E44 Episode 44

May 23, 2025

E45 Episode 45

May 30, 2025

E46 Episode 46

June 6, 2025

E47 Episode 47

June 13, 2025

E48 Episode 48

June 20, 2025

The Apothecary Diaries

E01 Maomao

E02 Chilly Apothecary

E03 The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit

E04 The Threat

E05 Covert Operations

E06 The Garden Party

E07 Homecoming

E08 Wheat Stalks

E09 Suicide or Murder?

E10 Honey

E11 Reducing Two to One

E12 The Eunuch and the Courtesan

E13 Serving in the Outer Court

E14 The New Pure Consort

E15 Raw Fish

E16 Lead

E17 A Jaunt Around Town

E18 Lakan

E19 Chance or Something More

E20 Thornapple

E21 How to Buy Out a Contract

E22 Blue Roses

E23 Balsam and Woodsorrel

E24 Jinshi and Maomao

E25 Maomao and Maomao

E26 Caravan

E27 Corpse Fungus

E28 Mirror

E29 The Moon Fairy

E30 The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time

E31 The Shrine of Choosing

E32 The Empress Dowager

E33 The Late Emperor

E34 A Ghost Story

E35 The Hunt

E36 Ka Zuigetsu (Moon Prince)

E37 The Baths

E38 The Dancing Ghost

E39 Ice

E40 Festering Resentment

E41 The Fox Village

E42 Episode 42

E43 Episode 43

E44 Episode 44

E45 Episode 45

E46 Episode 46

E47 Episode 47

E48 Episode 48

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E01 Maomao

E02 Chilly Apothecary

E03 The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit

E04 The Threat

E05 Covert Operations

E06 The Garden Party

E07 Homecoming

E08 Wheat Stalks

E09 Suicide or Murder?

E10 Honey

E11 Reducing Two to One