The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 3

Written by Natsu Hyuuga · Illustrated by Touko Shino

Book #3 in the The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) series

A servant navigates palace intrigue to protect a pregnant consort amid hidden threats.

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352 pages· ~760L

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In a palace rife with secrets, Maomao, a servant skilled in herbal medicine, must protect Consort Gyokuyou during her secretive pregnancy. As intrigue and danger loom, Maomao navigates the treacherous world of the rear palace, where alliances shift like shadows. Meanwhile, Jinshi faces a peculiar request from visiting ambassadors and an invitation to a distant gathering, each fraught with potential peril. Can Maomao's wit and knowledge keep her and those she serves safe amidst the swirling plots? Discover the hidden threats and unexpected twists in this captivating tale of mystery and survival.

From the publisher

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Maomao must help keep Consort Gyokuyou safe during her pregnancy. An imperial consort being with child is supposed to be a matter of the utmost secrecy, but this is the rear palace, where maneuvering and backstabbing are as commonplace as banter and tea parties. Threats seem to lurk around every corner–but it’s not just the rear palace keeping busy. Jinshi finds himself struggling to entertain a most unusual request from a pair of visiting ambassadors. Later, he’s invited to an important gathering in a faraway place–but who knows what dangers might be waiting for him?

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