Intro. The first episode of the anime The Apothecary Diaries unfolds like this: Scene 1: Pleasure District The main character Moumou works in the pleasure district. She is shown to be intelligent, observant and cautious, with a deep knowledge of herbs and poisons. Moumou leads a normal life, helping clients and studying medical prescriptions. Scene 2: Entering the Palace One day, Moumou accidentally ends up in the palace. It turns out that one of the high-ranking concubines, Lihua, became seriously ill. The imperial palace is looking for someone who can understand the cause of the disease, and an ordinary maid with the ability to recognize poisons immediately attracts the attention of the courtiers. Scene 3: First investigations Moumou begins to carefully examine the concubine and her surroundings. She notices small details: strange smells, traces of rare herbs, unusual symptoms. Her powers of observation and logic impress an influential Jinshi official, who decides to involve her in the investigation. You are the third concubine