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  1. Public Bookmark 40

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    Princess Maomao of Li wants her new apothecary to teach her everything he knows about poisons.

    Jinshi, on the other hand, just wants to earn the money he needs to help his sick mother.

     

    I do not own The Apothecary Diaries.

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    29 Sep 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 23

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    Years havs passed since war broke out in the south, the country now living under a fragile peace. Having chosen to stay together at any cost, Jinshi and Maomao navigate married life and parenthood while trying not to let the palace life tear their family apart.

    Sequel to Dear Jinshi

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    5/?
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    28 Sep 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 15

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    [LN13 Canon Divergence, though all events of later volumes remain unchanged except for a few scenes. Characters' appearances and certain moments are mostly based on anime, and various characters known in the light novel are mentioned or/and appearing. Their coloring will be based on the few illustrations available, the anime adaptation or personal interpretation of the fan author]

    Three years away from her country have changed Doctor Kan Maomao, but returning home does not mean returning to the life she left behind.

    Old clans are resurfacing while ancient customs are being revived. Amid the shifting alliances and whispered rumors, she finds herself once again drawn into matters that have little to do with medicine. And uncomfortably close to the Moon Prince.

    The court has changed as they have. And neither is prepared for what comes next.

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    25 Sep 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 75

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    Before canon ever began, the future of the Empire of Li had already been quietly decided.

    Crown Prince Ka Zuigetsu has been promised since childhood to Maomao, the brilliant Princess of the La Clan whose greatest passion is poisons, medicine, and asking far too many dangerous questions. What began with a handful of "stolen" flowers and one reckless promise slowly grows into a lifelong bond built on unwavering trust, shared secrets, and a love that neither politics nor time can weaken.

    But the Imperial Court is never kind to those who stand at its centre.

    As conspiracies spread through the Rear Palace, old enemies emerge from the shadows, and the Ghost Market begins pulling unseen strings, Zuigetsu and Maomao must protect not only each other, but the future of the Empire itself.

    After all...

    If they cannot stand together—

    there may be no Empire left to save.

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    17 Sep 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 18

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    Maomao wanted nothing more in her life than to spend it playing with poisons, finding all their limits and uses. When Lakan brought her home that didn't change, but the access she had did, and with time that turned to experimenting on others, and a ruthlessness and sadistic joy that developed with her perfecting poisons.

    Zui wanted nothing more in his life that to be allowed humanity, something not afford to the first born of the Emperor. He hoped that Jinshi could shield him, or that his uncle Kyu could take his place, but as conspiracies piled up as the rear palace only grew he only found himself growing more and more willing with extremes.

    Neither wanted this marriage, it was the requirement to continue as they were while also saving the nation. They both knew a plot was brewing and that the rear palace was its fuel, falling was never the point, never even a consideration but somewhere along the way they had each seen passed all the masks and finery.

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    11 Sep 2026

  6. Public Bookmark 29

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    Rumours in Li speak of a deranged noblewoman of the clan of eccentrics, one who scares men away by her character and women by her skill in poison. Maomao disagrees with this assessment: she thinks she's pretty normal, if only slightly more skilled than average. It's not her fault, after all, that her father disregarded every convention to keep her out of the Imperial Harem by naming her the heir of the La clan. When her fate entertwines with that of a mysteriously beautiful eunuch, what conventions are left to respect?

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    11 Sep 2026

  7. Public Bookmark 63

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    Jinshi was supposed to be the one to buy out Maomao.

    He was too late.

    Lakan gets there first.

    Maomao has always known that Lakan is her father. What she never understood was why he waited seventeen years to come for her.

    Now, she's being taken from the Verdigris House and brought into the La Clan—a family she has never considered her own.

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    08 Sep 2026

  8. Public Bookmark 11

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    In the growing reign of the Li empire, The Emperor ruled the land, giving the people a peaceful living. The Rear Palace blossomed with growing flowers, Court Ladies, Ladies-in-waiting, and of course, The Emperors Consorts. However, beneath the Perfect Image of the Empire and Palace, dread and animosity grew bigger and bigger between the Emperor's Faction and the Emperor's younger brother, "The Moon Prince's" Faction. This would begin to shift and toggle with fate when The Moon Prince meets and works along his betrothed to try and overturn the entire Empire into their hands.

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    02 Sep 2026

  9. Public Bookmark 64

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    Maomao is assigned to solve 3 mysterious cases around the palace at the same time, the stress of it all makes her more distant towards others without realizing it, especially towards her own husband, Jinshi.
    One afternoon, after spending grueling hours around mid-level consorts, Maomao decides it’s time for some lunch. But within 2 bites her throat starts closing up.
    when she wakes up, she's laying on a bed in the medical office, medical staff looking at her with worry. They won’t tell her why they look so concerned.
    Or
    Someone tries to take Maomao out but she survives, everyone assumes she attempted from the pressure + Everyone but her finds out shes pregnant, before she does.

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    30 Aug 2026

  10. Public Bookmark 65

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    『 Sequel of "When Love tastes sourer than Poison" 』

    °*°

    Weeks have passed. Jinshi has recovered from the poisoning attack and, most importantly, has finally established his relationship with Maomao. They still spend many days apart, divided by their own duties, but the day they'll finally get together is drawing nearer. In the meantime, Maomao and Jinshi's bond develop at their own pace, and a new incident will push them to take the final step.

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    23 Aug 2026

  11. Public Bookmark 44

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    Maomao is a guy who was kidnapped, bilateral castrated and sold to a harem. When castration is forbidden!
    The mysterious and very beautiful warden of Lady Jinshi's harem takes notice when Maomao helps Princess Lingli survive.

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    Chapters:
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    Comments:
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    22 Aug 2026

  12. Public Bookmark 16

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    In which the Emperor gives Maomao a truth serum but has no idea what it will actually take for her to open up.

    Post-LN16 with heavy LN spoilers!

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    Chapters:
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    10 Aug 2026

  13. Public Bookmark 53

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    Book 2 of Surprise of The Century

    TL;DR:
    1. Maomao had a cryptic pregnancy. (If you're about to protest, read Book 1 first. Short explanation: it was the author's decision)
    2. The baby was born in the Medical Pavilion. Her official name is Chenzi, though everyone calls her Xixi.
    3. Xixi had everyone wrapped around her tiny fingers from the very beginning.
    4. Maomao reconnected with Lakan, who eventually gave the marriage his blessing. He still finds every opportunity to mess with Jinshi, though.
    5. Maomao's colleagues learned what happened before the news became public and became fiercely protective of her.
    6. Uncle Hao died. To resolve his own clan’s succession issue, Jinshi was adopted into Anshi's clan.
    7. Jinshi and Maomao got married.
    8. Jinshi was officially released from the imperial family.
    9. Jinshi received his own clan name. (remember: Anshi's family never had one because the Emperor couldn't stand Hao)
    10. Jinshi was appointed to govern Shihoku, will officially assume the Prime Minister's duties, and was granted the clan name Lin. (I wasn't about to make him poor. 😂)
    11. The smut got promoted to Book 2.

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    Chapters:
    6/?
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    07 Aug 2026

  14. Public Bookmark *

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    AU of Maomao’s life if raised as the La clan princess.

     

    Potential spoilers up to and including LN15

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    Chapters:
    28/?
    Comments:
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    16 Jul 2026

  15. Public Bookmark 6

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    Ah-Duo's been dead for a year. Suirei went missing shortly after, Tianyu was dismissed, and Kokuyou vanished without a trace. Li’s sharpest scientific minds are disappearing leading Maomao deeper into an abandoned silver mine, where a viciously addictive substance is taking over, and human experimentation has become just another trade. Beneath the rot, a rebellion is taking shape. But who’s leading it, and why?

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    07 Jul 2026

  16. Public Bookmark 39

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    A collection of small stories about Jinshi and Maomao.

    One-shots, two-shots, and maybe even some slightly longer stories.

    Here you’ll find:
    • Modern AUs.
    • Mythological settings.
    • Historical alternate universes.
    • “What if…?” scenarios.
    • Ideas and requests you’d like to share.

    From sweet and chaotic moments to more serious, romantic, or intense scenarios.

    Warning:Some stories may contain 18+ themes, so reader discretion is advised.

    Updates whenever my inspiration allow it. XDXD

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    Chapters:
    18/?
    Comments:
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    30 Jun 2026

  17. Public Bookmark 12

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    Lady Gyokuyou entered the Rear Palace at the age of 14, but she became the Precious Consort and the Emperor’s favourite at 18 through Master Jinshi’s constant support. How was their relationship in those five years before a peculiar, cat-like girl changed their lives forever? Read to find out!!

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    Chapters:
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    29 Jun 2026

  18. Public Bookmark 65

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    Book 1 - The Last Spring in the Palace

    The politics of the imperial court are a dangerous game, and Maomao knew it.

    To protect Jinshi from political traps, five years ago Maomao chose to give up her love for him and leave the palace, carrying within her the fruit of that love.

    However, the now newly graduated doctor Maomao sees the peace she had achieved away from the palace crumble when she is once again called upon to serve as an apothecary and now also as a doctor to the consorts Jinshi has taken in recent years.

    Amidst traps and political intrigues, Maomao does her best to stay out of Jinshi's sight and that of her rivals who see her as a potential threat, while trying to fight against the guarded feelings that are resurfacing with force and keep herself and her most precious possession out of the sight of the thorns that surround the palace.

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    Chapters:
    32/?
    Comments:
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    28 Jun 2026

  19. Public Bookmark *

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    The Lady Kan is one of the most mysterious women in the empire, known for her beauty, brilliant mind, and the veil she never removes.

    Almost no one knows she spends her days in the Rear Palace disguised as an ordinary maid named Maomao.

    What begins as a temporary escape soon becomes something far more dangerous as Maomao finds herself investigating palace conspiracies alongside the Rear Palace’s enigmatic manager, Jinshi, a man hiding secrets every bit as carefully as she hides her own.

    Between poison, politics, and two carefully constructed identities, trust may prove to be the most dangerous secret of all when her true loyalty is put to the test.

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    141,351
    Chapters:
    23/?
    Collections:
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    26 Jun 2026

  20. Public Bookmark 36

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    Jinshi was in shock.
    He had planned for this meeting to go far differently than how it ended up. He never expected to leave the emperor betrothed to anyone but Maomao, but here he was.
    What will he and Maomao do at this cruel twist of fate?
    There are definitely light novel spoilers!! Up to LN 15, please be aware for that!!

    Language:
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    Words:
    32,108
    Chapters:
    10/12
    Comments:
    220
    Kudos:
    265
    Bookmarks:
    36
    Hits:
    6,647

    26 Jun 2026

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