The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 4 by Natsu Hyuuga – Manga

The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 4 draws Maomao back into imperial palace intrigue as Jinshi seeks her help investigating an attempted poisoning. Herbal medicine and court secrets meet in this illustrated historical mystery manga.

Synopsis contains spoilers for earlier volumes.

Maomao has left the palace and returned home to the pleasure district, but it seems the Inner Court cannot do without its former food taster.

Jinshi arrives with a request concerning the attempted poisoning of the Virtuous Consort during the garden banquet. The young herbalist must turn her attention to the mystery, and the identity of the mastermind behind it.

Book details

• Series: The Apothecary Diaries
• Volume: 4
• Format: Manga
• Story by Natsu Hyuuga
• Genre: Historical mystery / palace intrigue
• Features Maomao, a palace servant turned food taster with training in herbal medicine

Reading order

Read Volumes 1–3 before Volume 4, then continue with Volume 5.