The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes from the Inner Palace

薬屋のひとりごと 猫猫の後宮謎解き手帳

by Minoji Kurata, Natsu Hyuuga

In the imperial court, a young woman is put into servitude, Maomao. The tale is just beginning for the woman doctor/pharmacist from the red-light district, as rumors circulate about the emperor's children's lives being short-lived. Her curious nature and thirst for knowledge pushes her to action. To satisfy her curiosity, this young doctor/pharmacist will investigate the origin! What is shifting in the imperial court..!? (Source: Shogakukan Asia)