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The Apothecary Diaries

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Female Protagonist Main character is female.Medicine Centered around the activities of people working in the field of medicine.Ancient China Setting in ancient china, does not apply to fantasy settings.Drugs Prominently features the usage of drugs such as opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens etc.Historical Partly or completely set during a real period of world history.

The Apothecary Diaries

薬屋のひとりごと

Maomao, a skilled apothecary's daughter, is uprooted from her peaceful life and sold as a lowly servant in the emperor's palace. To avoid unwanted attention, she hides her extensive knowledge of medicine and settles into her mundane duties as a maid.

When the emperor's infant children suddenly fall gravely ill, Maomao's curiosity drives her to investigate. She quickly uncovers the cause, but her attempt to leave an anonymous tip is thwarted by Jinshi, a perceptive and handsome palace official. Recognizing her talent, Jinshi promotes her to lady-in-waiting for the emperor's favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. As Maomao uses her pharmaceutical expertise to solve medical mysteries and ailments plaguing the imperial court, she must navigate the complex politics and dangers of the inner palace.

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