Apothecary Diaries 09 (Light Novel), The

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
How did Maomao become Jinshi’s personal physician when she’s just a simple apothecary? To give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. Luomen, her father, would be the perfect teacher, but he will only lend his expertise if she can pass his test. Succeeding at his task, however, might make her privy to the truth behind the practice of surgery at court. Only after Maomao acquires the necessary knowledge will the apothecary be able to accompany Jinshi on what could be his most dangerous journey yet…
Story Locale:Fictional ancient East Asia Series Overview: As Maomao breaks a “curse” on the imperial heirs, the palace servant with training in herbal medicine gets promoted up the ranks to food taster.
How could an apothecary’s daughter become a lady-in-waiting to a palace consort?!
Despite humble beginnings, she holds her own amid the political schemes of the rear palace!