The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace: vol. 2

THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY AND WILL BE RELEASED ON 15 DECEMBER 2026.

Can Maomao unravel the mysteries of the inner palace? Find out in this official manga adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries light novels!

Maomao's life as an apothecary is turned upside down when she's abducted and sold to the Inner Palace as a maid. She's determined to serve out her contract without drawing attention to herself, but her insatiable curiosity and passion for poisons pull her into a world of palace mysteries!

After she and Jinshi investigate a poisoning during the garden party, Maomao and her keen mind are called upon to continue solving all kinds of mysteries - the sudden death of a high official, the cause of a fire, and even a case of food poisoning. On top of all that, Maomao is appointed teacher to the emperor's consorts. The busy life of this apothecary shows no signs of slowing down!

Translated from the original Japanese