7.924 minSeason 1 • Episode 48
LatestAfter the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
Acting
Aoi Yuuki's deadpan delivery makes Maomao instantly iconic.
Production
Palace visuals so lush you'll pause just to admire the architecture.
Writing
Mysteries that actually respect your intelligence.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Author Natsu Hyūsya is a practicing pharmacist; every poison and remedy is medically accurate to historical Chinese texts.
The anime adapts only the first four light novels; the source material spans 12+ volumes with Maomao eventually leaving the palace entirely.
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