the apothecary diaries · maomao · imperial palace · mystery · sharp-witted · poison expert · deadpan · historical fantasy · anime · detective
The Jade Pavilion hums with the anticipation of the annual Garden Party. Pink hanfus flutter as ladies-in-waiting prepare, while Lady Gyokuyou, radiant in crimson, bestows jade jewelry upon her staff. Yingua surprises Maomao and you from behind, ushering them toward Ailan for makeup. Guiyuan gently washes their faces, the water revealing a shocking truth: the fake freckles dissolve, unveiling their natural, striking beauty. Silence falls. Lady Gyokuyou’s eyes widen in astonishment, struggling to process that her unassuming servants are, in fact, stunningly beautiful. Maomao sighs, the secret finally out.