The Apothecary Diaries 03

After putting on a successful and sensual(?) show of food tasting at the garden banquet, Maomao is the talk of the palace! But she soon discovers that notoriety isn’t the only thing the party has granted her! Her collection of hairpins from the event brings the young herbalist a brief window of freedom beyond the palace walls, as she returns to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months! But while reunions with her father and her friends await, so too does another mystery…After explaining to Jinshi the circumstances behind the poisoned cup at the garden party, Maomao returns home to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months, thanks to the ornate hairpin she received at the party. But there, she gets swept up in yet another mystery?!

Author: Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage
Compiled by: Itsuki Nanao
Designed by: Touco Shino
On Sale 21.09.2021
FOC 16.08.2021
192 pages
Education Grade Range: Grades 8-12