The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 · Episode 8
The Empress Dowager
2025-02-2824 min
Maomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.
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1Maomao and Maomao2025-01-1024 minThe spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.
2Caravan2025-01-1724 minThe caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
3Corpse Fungus2025-01-2424 minA concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
4Mirrors2025-01-3124 minThe special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
5Moon Fairy2025-02-0724 minIn order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
6The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time2025-02-1424 minThe woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
7The Shrine of Choosing2025-02-2124 minMaomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
8The Empress Dowager2025-02-2824 minMaomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.9The Late Emperor2025-03-0724 minMaomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
10A Ghost Story2025-03-1424 minMaomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
11The Hunt2025-03-2124 minJinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
12Ka Zuigetsu2025-03-2824 minMaomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
13The Baths2025-04-0424 minXiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
14The Dancing Ghost2025-04-1124 minConcubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
15Ice2025-04-1824 minXiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
16Festering Resentment2025-04-2524 minLuomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
17The Fox Village2025-05-0224 minSuirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
18Lantern Plant2025-05-0924 minMaomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
19Festival2025-05-2324 minThe village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
20The Stronghold2025-05-3024 minMaomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
21Taibon2025-06-0624 minMaomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
22Royal Guard2025-06-1324 minThe royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
23The Shi Clan2025-06-2724 minJinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
24The Beginning2025-07-0424 minAfter the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
2Caravan2025-01-1724 minThe caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.3Corpse Fungus2025-01-2424 minA concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.4Mirrors2025-01-3124 minThe special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.5Moon Fairy2025-02-0724 minIn order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.6The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time2025-02-1424 minThe woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.7The Shrine of Choosing2025-02-2124 minMaomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.8The Empress Dowager2025-02-2824 minMaomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.9The Late Emperor2025-03-0724 minMaomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.10A Ghost Story2025-03-1424 minMaomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.11The Hunt2025-03-2124 minJinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.12Ka Zuigetsu2025-03-2824 minMaomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.13The Baths2025-04-0424 minXiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.14The Dancing Ghost2025-04-1124 minConcubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.15Ice2025-04-1824 minXiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.16Festering Resentment2025-04-2524 minLuomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.17The Fox Village2025-05-0224 minSuirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.18Lantern Plant2025-05-0924 minMaomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.19Festival2025-05-2324 minThe village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.20The Stronghold2025-05-3024 minMaomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.21Taibon2025-06-0624 minMaomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.22Royal Guard2025-06-1324 minThe royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.23The Shi Clan2025-06-2724 minJinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.24The Beginning2025-07-0424 minAfter the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
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