The Apothecary Diaries 01

Synopsis

After breaking a 'curse' on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. And right into the thick of palace intrigue! Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a 'curse' afflicting the imperial heirs, maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster.