Light Novel Volume 01

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**"The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1"** ( 薬屋のひとりごと, *Kusuriya no Hitorigoto* ) is the 1st volume of the *The Apothecary Diaries* light Novel series written by Natsu Hyūga and illustrated by Touko Shino. It was first published in Japan on August 29, 2014. The English language print edition (which has slightly different cover art) is not expected to release until May 14, 2024 (from Square Enix Manga & Books).

## Blurb

*In the East is a land ruled by an Emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the Hougong, the Rear Palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there. Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's facade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favorite consort… so she can taste the lady's food for poison! At her lady's side, Maomao starts to learn about everything that goes on in the rear palace—not all of it seemly. Can she ever lead a quiet life, or will her powers of deduction and insatiable curiosity bring her ever more adventures, and ever more dangers?*

## Chapters

1. Maomao (猫猫, *Maomao*)
2. The Two Consorts (二人の妃, *Futari no Kisaki*)
3. Jinshi (壬氏, *Jinshi*)
4. The Nymph's Smile (天女の笑み, *Ten'nyo no Emi*)
5. Attendant (部屋付, *Heya-tsuki*)
6. Poison Tester (毒味役, *Dokumiyaku*)
7. Branch (枝, *Eda*)
8. Love Potion (媚薬, *Biyaku*)
9. Cacao (可可阿, *Kakao*)
10. The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit (Part 1) (幽霊騒動 前編, *Yuurei Soudou Zenpen*)
11. The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit (Part 2) (幽霊騒動 後編, *Yuurei Soudou Kouhen*)
12. The Threat (恫喝, *Doukatsu*)
13. Nursing (看病, *Kanbyou*)
14. The Fire (炎, *En)*
15. Covert Operations (暗躍, *Anyaku*)
16. The Garden Party (Part One) (園遊会 その壱, *Enyuukai Sono Ichi*)
17. The Garden Party (Part Two) (園遊会 その弐, *Enyuukai Sono Ni*)
18. The Garden Party (Part Three) (園遊会 その参, *Enyuukai Sono San*)
19. After the Festivities (祭の後, *Matsuri no Ato*)
20. Fingers (指, *Yubi*)
21. Lihaku (李白, *Rihaku*)
22. Homecoming (里帰り, *Satogaeri*)
23. Wheat Stalks (麦藁, *Mugiwara*)
24. A Misunderstanding (誤解, *Gokai*)
25. Wine (酒, *Sake*)
26. Two 'Cides to Every Story (自他, *Jita*)
27. Honey (Part One) (蜂蜜 その壱, *Hachimitsu Sono Ichi*)
28. Honey (Part Two) (蜂蜜 その弐, *Hachimitsu Sono Ni*)
29. Honey (Part Three) (蜂蜜 その参 *Hachimitsu Sono San*)
30. Ah-Duo (阿多妃, *Aaduo*)
31. Dismissal (解雇, *Kaiko)*
32. Epilogue: The Eunuch and the Courtesan (宦官と妓女, *Kangan to Gijo*)

## Synopsis

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## Characters

* Maomao
* Xiaolan
* Gyokuyou
* Lihua
* Guen
* Jinshi
* Lingli
* Hongniang

* Gaoshun
* Yinghua
* Fuyou
* Emperor
* Lihaku
* Ah-Duo
* Lishu

## Notes

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