Top Rated Episodes of The Apothecary Diaries
Explore the highest rated episodes of The Apothecary Diaries ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. The Moon Fairy
To fulfill the improbable request of the foreign emissary, Maomao sought out the Moon Fairy directly.
#2. Lantern Plant
Ten days have passed since Maomao disappeared. Jinshi’s inquiries have led him to a neglected graveyard, a place seemingly lost to memory.
#3. The Late Emperor
Maomao’s inquiry into the purported curse unveils aspects of the deceased emperor previously unforeseen.
#4. Royal Guard
With the arrival of the royal guard, headed by Jinshi, the Shi clan’s destiny was sealed. Maomao desperately sought a way to save her friend, Shisui.
#5. The Hunt
Jinshi embarked on a hunting expedition, taking Maomao with him. He appeared poised to reveal a long-held secret to her.
#6. The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time
A woman from the clinic discovered Maomao possessed a surprising knowledge of medicine and, seeking assistance, turned to her.
#7. Festering Resentment
Luomen made his way back to the inner chambers. His musings sparked a keen interest in Maomao.
#8. Maomao and Maomao
The spring garden party drew to a close without a ripple. Maomao returned to her accustomed role as taster for Concubine Gyokuyou. In the inner palace, however, novels were gaining favor. Maomao…
#9. The Stronghold
Maomao was brought to a hidden stronghold nestled in the mountains, a place where the long-held secrets of the Shi clan were laid bare for her.
#10. The Beginning
The aftermath of the war left Jinshi buried under a mountain of work, while Maomao drifted back towards the familiar glow of the pleasure district.
#11. The Shi Clan
Jinshi and his troops moved into the stronghold, effectively trapping the last of the Shi clan.
#12. The Empress Dowager
Word of Maomao’s skill in settling disputes had reached the ears of the empress dowager. She would now seek Maomao’s aid in untangling a perplexing mystery that occupied her thoughts.
#13. Ice
Xiaolan’s clumsiness resulted in the unfortunate destruction of a carefully crafted block of ice, a rather costly one at that. Fortunately, Maomao swiftly devised a delectable alternative.
#14. The Fox Village
Under the cover of darkness, Suirei secreted Maomao and Shisui from the inner sanctum. Meanwhile, Jinshi commenced a search for Maomao.
#15. Chance or Something More
Speaking with Lihaku about the latest happenings, Maomao begins to perceive a pattern in the cases she has been working on – a subtle, underlying connection she hadn't previously recognized. With this…
#16. The Shrine of Choosing
Maomao's gaze settled upon an aged structure of peculiar design, her curiosity drawn to its unusual form.
#17. Jinshi and Maomao
Lakan now faces the decision of which courtesan to purchase. His rank as a high-ranking military official grants him considerable freedom in this choice, even allowing him to select one of the…
#18. Honey
Lady Gyokuyou’s tea party served as a subtle stage for the intricacies of courtly power, offering Maomao a glimpse into the hidden currents of the inner palace. He gleaned a new understanding…
#19. Balsam and Woodsorrel
Maomao, weary of evasion, resolved to confront Lakan directly. She issued a challenge, proposing a game of chess on his own ground.
#20. The Threat
By the emperor’s explicit command, Maomao endeavored to tend to the ailing Concubine Lihua; however, her efforts were consistently thwarted by the concubine's own retinue of ladies-in-waiting.
#21. The Garden Party
Maomao carefully maneuvered through the intricate social currents of the garden party, making polite introductions to the other concubines of Upper First rank. However, as she settled into the task of food…
#22. Thornapple
Though she thwarted the assassination attempt, Maomao sustained severe injuries. Yet, these wounds did not quell her innate curiosity; instead, they fueled a determination to uncover the truth behind the attack.
#23. Caravan
A ripple of anticipation spread through the inner palace with the arrival of the caravan. Merchants unloaded a dazzling array of wares. Yet, a disquiet settled upon Maomao, a sense that something…
#24. Ka Zuigetsu
Maomao stumbled upon Jinshi’s secret, a revelation she found deeply unwelcome. She had no desire to become entangled in the complexities of its political implications.
#25. Festival
A festival animates the village, and Maomao is there. Shisui, with quiet grace, shares fragments of the village’s past with her.
#26. A Jaunt Around Town
Concealing Jinshi’s extraordinary beauty proved a difficult undertaking. However, when Maomao accepted the challenge with determination, she found herself unexpectedly tasked with assuming the guise of a noblewoman and accompanying “Jinka” beyond…
#27. Lakan
Returning home, Maomao sought out a secluded annex within the Verdigris House, a space that concealed one of the establishment's darker truths. Meanwhile, Lakan persisted in his attempts to provoke Jinshi, his…
#28. Blue Roses
Lakan set a challenge for Jinshi: to procure blue roses for the garden party. The task, daunting in its impossibility, once again drew Jinshi to seek Maomao's assistance.
#29. How to Buy Out a Contract
Returning to his duties in the secluded inner chambers, Maomao listened as Guen detailed his family’s affairs. Elsewhere, Lihaku received a piece of news that spurred him into immediate action.
#30. Corpse Fungus
With the death of a concubine and the disappearance of a woman, Jinshi dispatched Maomao on a task – not concerning these matters, but rather the growth of mushrooms in the palace's…
#31. Maomao
Kidnapped and relegated to servitude in the secluded halls of the imperial palace, Maomao, a former apothecary, finds herself unexpectedly noticed by those in power. Her inquiries into the strange ailments plaguing…
#32. The Dancing Ghost
Lishu, a concubine in the pavilion, has been reporting ghostly sightings from the bathing chamber. Intrigued, Maomao goes to investigate the claims.
#33. Serving in the Outer Court
Maomao was taken aback when Jinshi led her not back to the secluded halls of the inner palace, but directly to his residence, informing her she would be assigned to the outer…
#34. The New Pure Consort
The new attendant for Ah-Duo has taken up residence in the inner palace, and Maomao has been tasked with delivering a discourse to the four principal consorts. Subsequently, Maomao assists Lihaku in…
#35. Suicide or Murder?
A former acquaintance of Jinshi perished during a convivial gathering, succumbing to drink. Shortly thereafter, the body of a servant was discovered in the moat. Both deaths were dismissed as suicides, yet…
#36. Homecoming
Gaoshun sought out Maomao, hoping she could offer guidance in navigating the aftermath of the garden party. Afterward, Xiaolan elucidated the significance of the hairpins Maomao had received as a gift. Driven…
#37. Covert Operations
A man castrated to serve the court, afflicted by a terrible curse, arrived pleading for assistance. At the same time, a vibrant energy filled the inner palace as preparations for the garden…
#38. Lead
Upon his passing, a skilled metalworker bequeathed to his three sons a meager inheritance: a shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl. Maomao finds himself tasked with unraveling the enigmatic connection…
#39. Mirror
An emissary from a distant kingdom presented the high concubines with mirrors, objects seldom seen within these walls. Yet, these gifts carried with them an undercurrent of enigma.
#40. Wheat Stalks
The quiet of Maomao’s morning was shattered by a summons. She was needed at a local brothel, the scene of a suspected double suicide.
#41. Chilly Apothecary
Maomao sought to find her footing in her new role as lady-in-waiting and food taster, yet found herself battling a persistent ennui and the unwelcome attentions of Jinshi. This precarious balance shifted…
#42. Taibon
Accused of plotting escape, Maomao is subjected to a grim, age-old method of torture and execution.
#43. Reducing Two to One
Maomao turned to face Fengming, the weight of the concealed truth pressing heavily upon her. She needed to speak plainly, to lay bare the secret she had kept from Lady Ah-Duo, the…
#44. Raw Fish
Gaoshun sought Maomao’s assistance with a perplexing case of suspected poisoning. Elsewhere, Jinshi found himself burdened by the persistent presence of an unwanted visitor who seemed determined to overstay their welcome in…
#45. The Baths
With Xiaolan’s contract nearing its end, the necessity of securing new employment pressed upon her. Recognizing this, Maomao and Shisui resolved to offer their assistance.
#46. The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
Maomao was charged with an unsettling task: to investigate the nightly appearance of a spectral woman dancing upon the palace walls. Her inquiry led her to Concubine Fuyou, afflicted by sleepwalking. But…
#47. A Ghost Story
On a sweltering summer night, Maomao found herself drawn into a circle of women, their voices weaving tales meant to prickle the skin. They shared stories designed to send shivers down the…
#48. The Eunuch and the Courtesan
The revelation of a connection between Maomao’s captors and the Fengming family presented Jinshi with a difficult dilemma. He found himself torn between the desire to keep Maomao within the protective confines…
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