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Podcast: The ZONE Podcast: Nerdy News and Reviews
Episode: The Apothecary Diaries: Medicine, Concubines and Schemes in the Emperor's Palace
Description: Herbs, poisons, palace intrigue, and a reluctant heroine who'd rather study medicine than fall in love—The Apothecary Diaries delivers a refreshing take on historical mystery anime that captivates from the first episode.Meet Maomao, a young woman with extraordinary knowledge of medicine who finds herself kidnapped and sold as a servant to the Emperor's Palace. When imperial heirs fall mysteriously ill, her analytical mind and apothecary skills catch the attention of Jinshi, a breathtakingly beautiful palace official with secrets of his own. What follows is a delicious unraveling of medical mysteries, political schemes, and unexpected connections th...