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Keep up with the mystery and intrigue of The Apothecary Diaries. Here's a compilation of reviews for Season 2 that you can check out.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 delves deeper into the mysteries of the Rear Palace, where intrigue and danger lurk around every corner. As Maomao continues to navigate this treacherous environment, she finds herself entangled in increasingly difficult situations, making both unwanted enemies and unexpected allies. How will her role within the palace evolve? And will her relationship with Jinshi finally begin to blossom?
If you're looking to keep up with all the key events of the season, we've got you covered. Below is a compilation of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 reviews:
Episode 25: Maomao and Maomao
The spring garden party concludes without incident, and Maomao returns to her usual duties as Concubine Gyokuyou’s food taster. Meanwhile, novels begin circulating within the Rear Palace, an unusual development given their previous status as low-class entertainment. Maomao is curious about the sudden popularity, unaware that Jinshi is quietly orchestrating events behind the scenes in his role as the Rear Palace’s manager.
Episode 26: Caravan
Excitement sweeps through the inner palace with the arrival of a grand caravan. The merchants bring exotic goods, and the high-ranking ladies eagerly seize the opportunity to shop and stay updated on the latest trends. However, something about the caravan unsettles Maomao, prompting her to investigate further.
Episode 27: Corpse Fungus
A concubine’s death and a woman’s disappearance cast a shadow over the palace. However, Jinshi’s instructions to Maomao are not to probe these tragedies but instead to examine an unusual phenomenon—mushrooms sprouting within the Rear Palace.
Episode 28: Mirrors
A delegation from a distant land presents rare mirrors as gifts to the high concubines. Gaoshun enlists Maomao’s help in uncovering the truth behind a puzzling mystery, as the envoys make an oddly specific request to the emperor.
Episode 29: Moon Fairy
The foreign envoys' true motives begin to surface as they flaunt their beauty and charm. To fulfil their peculiar and seemingly impossible request, Maomao devises a creative solution to conjure the elusive "Moon Fairy."
Episode 30: The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time
Maomao is once again summoned to investigate a mysterious illness in the Crystal Pavilion, a part of the Imperial Palace where the Emperor's maids reside. As she delves into the case, she uncovers hidden secrets and suspicious behavior among the staff, relying on her apothecary skills to unravel the mystery.
Stay tuned as The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 continues to unravel its secrets. More episode breakdowns will follow!
