The Apothecary Diaries

The ladies of the inner palace develop a keen interest in novels. Maomao joins Gyokuyou and her daughter Lingli for a walk and makes a new friend.

A caravan selling foreign goods comes to the inner palace. Later, after perfumed oils come into vogue, Maomao notices something odd about their smell.

At Jinshi's request, Maomao investigates poisonous mushrooms growing near the inner palace. Later, she learns that a mid-ranking concubine has died.

Gaoshun asks Maomao to help solve a mystery involving two homebound sisters, one of whom has fallen pregnant despite being under strict surveillance.

After encountering Shisui in the peach garden, Maomao realizes how to fulfill the foreign envoy's seemingly impossible request to see the moon spirit.

A court lady from the clinic asks Maomao to make some medicine for an ill Crystal Pavilion maid who stopped coming to work a few weeks prior.

Having followed Xiaolan to the learning hall, Maomao meets an elderly eunuch who teaches there and becomes intrigued by the sight of a nearby shrine.

As Maomao speaks with Shisui to clear up a rumor about an insect-catching court lady, they spot the empress dowager heading toward the clinic.

Maomao stays at Jinshi's residence while investigating the curse. As Suiren talks of Jinshi's childhood, Maomao finds an odd stone among his old toys.

Three new attendants join the Jade Pavilion. Later, Yinghua brings Maomao to an old building where court ladies have gathered to share scary stories.