Image: 日向夏・主婦の友インフォス／「薬屋のひとりごと」製作委員会
AMBot | 11/05/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Maomao, now a court lady serving Lady Gyokuyou, is introduced to her new life in the Jade Pavilion. The head court lady, Hongniang, shows her around the residence and introduces her to the other court ladies: Yinghua, Guiyuan, and Ailan. Maomao learns that her primary duty is to test food for poison—a task that has caused nerve damage to a previous food taster.
Meanwhile, Jinshi, the chief of the Rear Palace, discusses Maomao’s appointment with his assistant, Gaoshun. Jinshi is fascinated by Maomao’s medical knowledge and plans to keep her close, even considering seducing her to secure her loyalty.
Back at the Jade Pavilion, Maomao’s first task is to inspect the food for poison. She suggests switching to silver plates, which react to toxins, impressing Hongniang with her expertise. Maomao reveals that she was once an apothecary before being kidnapped and brought to the palace. Hongniang offers her hazard pay for her services as a food taster, which Maomao gladly accepts.
Later, Maomao is summoned by Lady Gyokuyou and Jinshi. She is asked to sample some baozi buns and detects an aphrodisiac in them. Jinshi tells her about a recent poisoning incident among soldiers and asks for her opinion. Maomao suggests that the poisoning might have been caused by the wood used for cooking.
Then, Jinshi asks Maomao if she can prepare an aphrodisiac.
She agrees and gets to work, using expensive ingredients like cocoa to successfully create a potent aphrodisiac in the form of chocolate, advising Jinshi and Lady Gyokuyou on its use.
The episode ends with Maomao reflecting on her new role and responsibilities as she navigates the intricate world of the Rear Palace.
Meanwhile, Jinshi, the chief of the Rear Palace, discusses Maomao’s appointment with his assistant, Gaoshun. Jinshi is fascinated by Maomao’s medical knowledge and plans to keep her close, even considering seducing her to secure her loyalty.
Back at the Jade Pavilion, Maomao’s first task is to inspect the food for poison. She suggests switching to silver plates, which react to toxins, impressing Hongniang with her expertise. Maomao reveals that she was once an apothecary before being kidnapped and brought to the palace. Hongniang offers her hazard pay for her services as a food taster, which Maomao gladly accepts.
Later, Maomao is summoned by Lady Gyokuyou and Jinshi. She is asked to sample some baozi buns and detects an aphrodisiac in them. Jinshi tells her about a recent poisoning incident among soldiers and asks for her opinion. Maomao suggests that the poisoning might have been caused by the wood used for cooking.
Then, Jinshi asks Maomao if she can prepare an aphrodisiac.
She agrees and gets to work, using expensive ingredients like cocoa to successfully create a potent aphrodisiac in the form of chocolate, advising Jinshi and Lady Gyokuyou on its use.
The episode ends with Maomao reflecting on her new role and responsibilities as she navigates the intricate world of the Rear Palace.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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