The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 14 by Natsu Hyuuga – Manga

The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 14 brings Maomao back to the Jade Palace, where a dangerous complication threatens Consort Gyokuyo’s approaching childbirth. Herbal knowledge, palace politics, and difficult questions of trust collide in this illustrated historical mystery manga.

Synopsis contains spoilers for earlier volumes.

After tangling with a ghost at the Diamond Palace and briefly trading her poisons for sweet treats, Maomao returns to find a grave problem. With only weeks until the heavily pregnant Consort Gyokuyo is due to give birth, Maomao realizes that all is not well.

Even with her skills, Maomao knows she cannot see her lady through this trial alone. The kindly palace doctor is not up to the task, leaving her father, Luomen, as the person she wants to call upon. Maomao will gladly vouch for him, but will the Inner Court entrust the empire’s future to a man it once condemned as a criminal?

Book details

• Series: The Apothecary Diaries
• Volume: 14
• Format: Manga
• Story by Natsu Hyuuga
• Genre: Historical mystery / palace intrigue
• Follows Maomao, a young woman trained in herbal medicine

Reading order

Read Volumes 1–13 before Volume 14, then continue with Volume 15.