After being sold into service to the emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, Maomao, an unassuming girl raised by her apothecary father, makes the most of life with her curiosity and extensive knowledge of medicine.

Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.
Touco Shino is the illustrator of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.