The Apothecary Diaries, Chapter 40

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In the East, an emperor rules over a sprawling land, and within the confines of the hougong, or rear palace, reside his consorts and attendants. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised by her apothecary father in a modest town, never anticipated any connection to the rear palace until she was kidnapped and sold into servitude there. Despite her ordinary appearance, Maomao harbors a sharp mind, a quick wit, and an extensive knowledge of medicine, a closely guarded secret. Her path converges with Jinshi, the perceptive head eunuch, who sees beyond her facade and appoints her as a lady-in-waiting to the Emperor’s favored consort, tasking her with tasting the lady’s food for poison. While serving at her lady’s side, Maomao unveils the clandestine activities within the rear palace, discovering a world far from genteel. Set in a fictional realm reminiscent of Ming-era China, the narrative centers on Maomao, an apothecary from the red-light district, abducted and conscripted into service at the Imperial Palace. Despite her intent to remain inconspicuous, her inquisitive nature and unique abilities persist. When rumors spread about the critical illness of the emperor’s children, Maomao draws upon her apothecary expertise to investigate, ultimately uncovering the mystery behind their ailment. Even as she endeavors to stay anonymous, her astute actions attract the attention of a powerful eunuch, plunging her into the depths of unraveling mysteries within the royal court.