The Apothecary Diaries — Season 1 Episode 9

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S01E09

Suicide or Murder?

★ 7.8 3 Des 23 23 menit

An older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations tell her that there's more to both stories.

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Season 1

S01E01 22 Okt 23 ★ 7.7 23m Maomao After being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates what's causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.
S01E02 22 Okt 23 ★ 7.2 23m Chilly Apothecary Maomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.
S01E03 22 Okt 23 ★ 6.9 23m The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, she's forced to dig deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyou's affliction.
S01E04 29 Okt 23 ★ 8.4 23m The Threat Under direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihua's own ladies-in-waiting.
S01E05 5 Nov 23 ★ 7.6 23m Covert Operations A eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyou's ladies-in-waiting aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.
S01E06 12 Nov 23 ★ 8.3 23m The Garden Party Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.
S01E07 19 Nov 23 ★ 7.4 23m Homecoming Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home.
S01E08 26 Nov 23 ★ 7.2 23m Wheat Stalks Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.
S01E09 3 Des 23 ★ 7.8 23m Sedang diputar Suicide or Murder? An older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations tell her that there's more to both stories.
S01E10 10 Des 23 ★ 8.2 23m Honey A tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.
S01E11 17 Des 23 ★ 7.1 23m Reducing Two to One Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
S01E12 24 Des 23 ★ 7.2 23m The Eunuch and the Courtesan Discovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releasing her from her service.
S01E13 7 Jan 24 ★ 7.9 23m Serving in the Outer Court To Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she's to work in the outer court. Not only is there much to learn, it seems there's many eyes on her as the new hire.
S01E14 14 Jan 24 ★ 7.9 23m The New Pure Consort Ah-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.
S01E15 21 Jan 24 ★ 7.7 23m Raw Fish Gaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who's taken to lingering in his office.
S01E16 28 Jan 24 ★ 8.1 23m Lead A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inheritances all fit together.
S01E17 4 Feb 24 ★ 8.1 23m A Jaunt Around Town Covering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace.
S01E18 11 Feb 24 ★ 8.2 23m Lakan Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes clear.
S01E19 18 Feb 24 ★ 8.6 23m Chance or Something More A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster.
S01E20 25 Feb 24 ★ 8.5 23m Thornapple Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.
S01E21 3 Mar 24 ★ 8.2 23m How to Buy Out a Contract Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.
S01E22 10 Mar 24 ★ 8.2 23m Blue Roses Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.
S01E23 17 Mar 24 ★ 8.5 23m Balsam and Woodsorrel No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.
S01E24 24 Mar 24 ★ 8.9 23m Jinshi and Maomao Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose?
S01E25 10 Jan 25 ★ 8.8 24m Maomao and Maomao The 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.
S01E26 17 Jan 25 ★ 8.6 24m Caravan The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
S01E27 24 Jan 25 ★ 8.5 24m Corpse Fungus A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
S01E28 31 Jan 25 ★ 8.3 24m Mirror The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
S01E29 7 Feb 25 ★ 9.1 24m The Moon Fairy In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
S01E30 14 Feb 25 ★ 8.7 24m The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
S01E31 21 Feb 25 ★ 8.9 24m The Shrine of Choosing Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
S01E32 28 Feb 25 ★ 8.3 24m The Empress Dowager 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.
S01E33 7 Mar 25 ★ 8.6 24m The Late Emperor Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
S01E34 14 Mar 25 ★ 7.6 24m A Ghost Story Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
S01E35 21 Mar 25 ★ 8.2 24m The Hunt Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
S01E36 28 Mar 25 ★ 7.7 24m Ka Zuigetsu Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
S01E37 4 Apr 25 ★ 7.2 24m The Baths Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
S01E38 11 Apr 25 ★ 8.4 24m The Dancing Ghost Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
S01E39 18 Apr 25 ★ 8.4 24m Ice Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
S01E40 25 Apr 25 ★ 8.3 24m Festering Resentment Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
S01E41 2 Mei 25 ★ 8.1 24m The Fox Village Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
S01E42 9 Mei 25 ★ 8.8 24m Lantern Plant Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
S01E43 23 Mei 25 ★ 7.9 24m Festival The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
S01E44 30 Mei 25 ★ 8.2 24m The Stronghold Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
S01E45 6 Jun 25 ★ 6.7 24m Taibon Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
S01E46 13 Jun 25 ★ 8.1 24m Royal Guard The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
S01E47 27 Jun 25 ★ 8.0 24m The Shi Clan Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
S01E48 4 Jul 25 ★ 7.8 24m The Beginning After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.