The Apothecary Diaries

Maomao spent her quiet days helping her apothecary father, but her life changed when she was sold into servitude at the imperial palace. Content to stay in the shadows, she couldn’t ignore her instincts when members of the royal family grew mysteriously ill. Her discreet efforts to uncover the cause drew the attention of Jinshi, a high-ranking palace official, who recognized her talent. Now, with his backing, she quietly navigates the court’s intrigues, using her medical knowledge to untangle its hidden ailments.