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    The apothecary diaries

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    ALLLightNovel Editor Emily Taylor Note:
    Get ready for a high-dose of imperial drama, poison plots, and a female lead who could outsmart Sherlock with a tea cup and a bottle of nightshade. The Apothecary Diaries is the ultimate “I’m not like other girls” energy—except Maomao actually isn’t. Set in a fictional imperial court inspired by ancient China, this series blends mystery, medicine, and political intrigue like a TikTok cooking hack that surprisingly works. With slow-burn romance and high-stakes secrets, it’s giving House M.D. meets The Untamed with a dash of Among Us—because someone’s always sus in the palace.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0

    Emily Taylor
    Editor, ALLLIGHTNOVEL
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    There is a certain large country in the central plains of the mainland. In the imperial court of its emperor, there is a girl. Her name is Maomao, a pharmacist from the pleasure district, who is currently working as a maidservant in the inner palace.

    The girl, who surely can not be considered a beauty, is keeping a low-profile waiting for her contract to end. She is confident that she will not be “visited” by the emperor. During that time, she learns about the short lives of the children of the emperor. Maomao, hearing that the two surviving children are critically ill, begins her investigation for the cause—.

    Set in the middle ages of the East, the “Food Taster” girl continues to solve difficult cases in the imperial court one after another.

    Associated Names
    Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

    The Apothecary Diaries
    The Pharmacist’s Monologue
    خاطرات یک عطار
    药屋少女的呢喃
    薬屋のひとりごと
    藥師少女的獨語
    약사의 혼잣말

    Author(s)
    Natsu Hyuuga
    日向夏
    Artist(s)
    Megumi Matsuda
    Shino Touko
    しのとうこ
    松田恵美
    1. Chapter 1 – Volume 1, 1: Maomao
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    2. Chapter 2 – Volume 1, 2: The Two Consorts
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    3. Chapter 3 – Volume 1, 3: Jinshi
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    4. Chapter 4 – Volume 1, 4: The Smile Of A Celestial Maiden
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    5. Chapter 5 – Volume 1, 5: Maid
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    6. Chapter 6 – Volume 1, 6: Food Taster
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    7. Chapter 7 – Volume 1, 7: Love Potion
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    8. Chapter 8 – Volume 1, 8: Medicine Shelves
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    9. Chapter 9 – Volume 1, 9: Cacao
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    10. Chapter 10 – Volume 1, 10: Ghost Panic (1)
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    11. Chapter 11 – Volume 1, 11: Ghost Panic (2)
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    12. Chapter 12 – Volume 1, 13: Intimidation
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    13. Chapter 13 – Volume 1, 14: Nursing
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    14. Chapter 14 – Volume 1, 15: Flame
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    15. Chapter 15 – Volume 1, 16: Secret Manoeuvres
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    16. Chapter 16 – Volume 1, 17: Garden Party Preparations
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    17. Chapter 17 – Volume 1, 18: Make-Up
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    18. Chapter 18 – Volume 1, 19: Garden Party (1)
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    19. Chapter 19 – Volume 1, 20: Garden Party (2)
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    20. Chapter 20 – Volume 1, 21: Garden Party (3)
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    21. Chapter 21 – Volume 1, 22: After The Festival
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    22. Chapter 22 – Volume 1, 23: Fingers
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    23. Chapter 23 – Volume 1, 24: Qilin
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    24. Chapter 24 – Volume 1, 25: Rihaku
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    25. Chapter 25 – Volume 1, 26: Homecoming
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    26. Chapter 26 – Volume 1, 27: Misunderstanding
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    27. Chapter 27 – Volume 1, 28: Self Other
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    28. Chapter 28 – Volume 1, 29: Honey (1)
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    29. Chapter 29 – Volume 1, 30: Honey (2)
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    30. Chapter 30 – Volume 1, 31: Honey (3)
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    31. Chapter 31 – Volume 1, 32: Honey (4)
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    32. Chapter 32 – Volume 1, 33: Consort Ah Duo
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    33. Chapter 33 – Volume 1, 34: Dismissal
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    34. Chapter 34 – Volume 1, Epilogue: The Eunuch And The Courtesan
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    35. Chapter 35 – Volume 1: Character Introduction 1
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    36. Chapter 36 – Volume 2, 1: Dad
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    37. Chapter 37 – Volume 2, 2: Court Lady
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    38. Chapter 38 – Volume 2, 3: Pipe
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    39. Chapter 39 – Volume 2, 4: Boredom
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    40. Chapter 40 – Volume 2, 5: Disguise
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    41. Chapter 41 – Volume 2, 6: A Day In The Life Of A Certain Military Officer
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    42. Chapter 42 – Volume 2, 7: Inner Palace Lesson
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    43. Chapter 43 – Volume 2, 8: Namasu First Part
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    44. Chapter 44 – Volume 2, 9: Namasu Latter Part
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    45. Chapter 45 – Volume 2, 10: Rakan
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    46. Chapter 46 – Volume 2, 11: Value
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    47. Chapter 47 – Volume 2, 12: Gaoshun
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    48. Chapter 48 – Volume 2, 13: Inner Palace Again
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    49. Chapter 49 – Volume 2, 14: Blue Rose First Part
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    50. Chapter 50 – Volume 2, 15: Blue Rose Latter Part
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    51. Chapter 51 – Volume 2, 16: Manicure
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    52. Chapter 52 – Volume 2, 17: Rose Balsam And Wood Sorrel
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    53. Chapter 53 – Volume 2, 18: Papa
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    54. Chapter 54 – Volume 2, Epilogue: A Certain Military Official’S Question
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    55. Chapter 55 – Volume 2, Character Introduction 2
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    56. Chapter 56 – Volume 3, 1: Master
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    57. Chapter 57 – Volume 3, 2: Herald
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    58. Chapter 58 – Volume 3, 3: Caravans
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    59. Chapter 59 – Volume 2, 2: Imperial Court Lady
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    60. Chapter 60 – Volume 2, 3: Pipe
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    61. Chapter 61 – Volume 3, 4: Essential Oil
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    62. Chapter 62 – Volume 3, 5: Jasmine
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    63. Chapter 63 – Volume 3, 6: Wild Strawberries
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    64. Chapter 64 – Volume 3, 7: Redeeming Strategy First Part
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    65. Chapter 65 – Volume 3, 8: Redeeming Strategy Middle Part
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    66. Chapter 66 – Volume 3, 9: Redeeming Strategy Latter Part
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    67. Chapter 67 – Volume 3, 10: Choice
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    68. Chapter 68 – Volume 3, 11: Paper
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    69. Chapter 69 – Volume 3, 12: Clinic
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    70. Chapter 70 – Volume 3, 13: Tail
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    71. Chapter 71 – Volume 3, 14: Shin First Part
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    72. Chapter 72 – Volume 3, 15: Shin Latter Part
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    73. Chapter 73 – Volume 3, 16: Insect Lover
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    74. Chapter 74 – Volume 3, 17: Shisui
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    75. Chapter 75 – Volume 3, 18: Basen
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    76. Chapter 76 – Volume 3, 19: Fever First Part
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    77. Chapter 77 – Volume 3, 20: Fever Latter Part
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    78. Chapter 78 – Volume 3, 21: Ghost Story First Part
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    79. Chapter 79 – Volume 3, 22: Ghost Story Latter Part
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    80. Chapter 80 – Volume 3, 23: Mahua
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    81. Chapter 81 – Volume 3, 24: Misdiagnosis
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    82. Chapter 82 – Volume 3, 25: Shi
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    83. Chapter 83 – Volume 3, 26: Affinity
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    84. Chapter 84 – Volume 3, 27: Bell Cricket
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    85. Chapter 85 – Volume 3, 28: Dinner
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    86. Chapter 86 – Volume 3, 30: Doze
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    87. Chapter 87 – Volume 3, 31: Rahan
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    88. Chapter 88 – Volume 3, 32: Kidnap
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    89. Chapter 89 – Volume 3, 33: Shenryu
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    90. Chapter 90 – Volume 3, 34: Hole
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    91. Chapter 91 – Volume 3, 35: Shenmei
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    92. Chapter 92 – Volume 3, 36: Poison Maiden
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    93. Chapter 93 – Volume 3, 37: Clan Of Insects
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    94. Chapter 94 – Volume 3, 38: Strategy
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    95. Chapter 95 – Volume 3, 39: Trampled Snow
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    96. Chapter 96 – Volume 3, 40: Rescue
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    97. Chapter 97 – Volume 3, 41: Hand Cannon
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    98. Chapter 98 – Volume 3, 42: Villain
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    99. Chapter 99 – Volume 3, 43: Breath
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    100. Chapter 100 – Volume 4, 1: Locust
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    101. Chapter 101 – Volume 4, 2: Chouu
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    102. Chapter 102 – Volume 4, 3: Ukyou
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    103. Chapter 103 – Volume 4, 4: Sleep
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    104. Chapter 104 – Volume 4, 5: The Robe Of The Fire Rat
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    105. Chapter 105 – Volume 4, 6: The Final Volume
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    106. Chapter 106 – Volume 4, 7: The Aftermath Of The Court Physician
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    107. Chapter 107 – Volume 4, 8: Illustrated Book
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    108. Chapter 108 – Volume 4, 9: Portrait
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    109. Chapter 109 – Volume 4, 10: White Snake Fairy First Part
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    110. Chapter 110 – Volume 4, 11: White Snake Fairy Latter Part
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    111. Chapter 111 – Side Stories: April First
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    112. Chapter 112 – Volume 4, 12: Calico Cat
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    113. Chapter 113 – Volume 4, 13: Paper Village Former Part
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    114. Chapter 114 – Volume 4, 14: Paper Village Middle Part
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    115. Chapter 115 – Volume 4, 15: Paper Village Latter Part
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    116. Chapter 116 – Volume 4, 16: The Issues Piling Up
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    117. Chapter 117 – Volume 4, 17: Tool Of Politics
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    118. Chapter 118 – Volume 4, 18: Ah Duos Scheme
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    119. Chapter 119 – Volume 4, 19: Meeting First Part
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    120. Chapter 120 – Volume 4, 20: Meeting Latter Part
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    121. Chapter 121 – Volume 4, 21: Bewilderment And Confusion
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    122. Chapter 122 – Volume 4, 22: Rumours And Bothersome Matters
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    123. Chapter 123 – Volume 4, 23: The Western Merchants Former Part
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    124. Chapter 124 – Volume 4, 24: The Western Merchants Middle Part
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    125. Chapter 125 – Volume 4, 25: The Western Merchants Latter Part
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    126. Chapter 126 – Volume 4, 26: A Woman’S Anticipation
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    127. Chapter 127 – Volume 4, 27: Father And Daughter (Volume End)
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    128. Chapter 128 – Volume 5, 1: The Journey Back
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    129. Chapter 129 – Volume 5, 2: Kokuyou
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    130. Chapter 130 – Volume 5, 3: Treasure Hunt
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    131. Chapter 131 – Volume 5, 4: The Hanging Woman First Part
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    132. Chapter 132 – Volume 5, 5: The Hanging Woman Latter Part
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    133. Chapter 133 – Volume 5, 6: Something Twisted
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    134. Chapter 134 – Volume 5, 7: The Deal And The Use Of The Cat
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    135. Chapter 135 – Volume 5, 8: In Accordance With The Snake God
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    136. Chapter 136 – Volume 5, 9: Dancing Water Spirit First Part
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    137. Chapter 137 – Volume 5, 10: Dancing Water Spirit Latter Part
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    138. Chapter 138 – Volume 5, 11: The Ra Clan
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    139. Chapter 139 – Volume 5, 12: Who Is The Mastermind? Former Part
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    140. Chapter 140 – Volume 5, 13: Who Is The Mastermind? Latter Part
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    141. Chapter 141 – Volume 5, 14: One Other Shadow
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    142. Chapter 142 – Volume 5, 15: The Cat And The Artist
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    143. Chapter 143 – Volume 5, 16: The Spoiled Xianbing
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    144. Chapter 144 – Volume 5, 17: Consort Riishus Turning Point Former Part
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    145. Chapter 145 – Volume 5, 18: Consort Riishus Turning Point Latter Part
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    146. Chapter 146 – Volume 5, 19: Consort Riishus Decision, Basens Resolve (Volume End)
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    147. Chapter 147 – Volume 6, 1: New Duty
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    148. Chapter 148 – Volume 6, 2: Exam Requirements
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    149. Chapter 149 – Volume 6, 3: First Day Of Work
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    150. Chapter 150 – Volume 6, 4: Court Physicians Of The Military
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    151. Chapter 151 – Volume 6, 5: Nepotism
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    152. Chapter 152 – Volume 6, 6: The Unchanging Inner Palace
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    153. Chapter 153 – Volume 6, 7: Fortune Cookies Former Part
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    154. Chapter 154 – Volume 6, 8: Fortune Cookies Latter Part
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    155. Chapter 155 – Volume 6, 9: En’En
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    156. Chapter 156 – Volume 6, 10: Visit
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    157. Chapter 157 – Volume 6, 11: The One Who Was Waiting
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    158. Chapter 158 – Volume 6, 12: True Intentions
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    159. Chapter 159 – Volume 6, 13: En’En’S Tale
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    160. Chapter 160 – Volume 6, 14: Secret Manoeuvres
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    161. Chapter 161 – Volume 6, 15: Dim Sum
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    162. Chapter 162 – Volume 6, 16: Dim Sum And The Foreign Girl Former Part
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    163. Chapter 163 – Volume 6, 17: Dim Sum And The Foreign Girl Latter Part
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    164. Chapter 164 – Volume 6, 18: Selection Criteria
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    165. Chapter 165 – Volume 6, 19: First Contact
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    166. Chapter 166 – Volume 6, 20: The Results Of The Diagnosis
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    167. Chapter 167 – Volume 6, 21: Mama
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    168. Chapter 168 – Volume 6, 22: Bits Of The Answer
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    169. Chapter 169 – Volume 6, 23: The Banquet And The Food Taster Post
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    170. Chapter 170 – Volume 6, 24: The Real Nature Of The Poison
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    171. Chapter 171 – Volume 6, 25: Implications Behind Implications
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    172. Chapter 172 – Volume 6, 26: The Truth Of The Priestess
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    173. Chapter 173 – Volume 6, 27: The Priestess And The Scheme
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    174. Chapter 174 – Volume 6, 28: The Next Priestess
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    175. Chapter 175 – Volume 6, Epilogue: The End Of Summer, The Beginning Of Autumn
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    176. Chapter 176 – Volume 7, 1: Autumn Of Beginnings
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    177. Chapter 177 – Volume 7, 2: Advertisement
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    178. Chapter 178 – Volume 7, 3: Brother Ryou
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    179. Chapter 179 – Volume 7, 4: Visit
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    180. Chapter 180 – Volume 7, 5: Individual Differences And Speculation
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    181. Chapter 181 – Volume 7, 6: The Ma Siblings
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    182. Chapter 182 – Volume 7, 7: Grape Wine, Baked Pastries, And Go
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    183. Chapter 183 – Volume 7, 8: Thunder Former Part
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    184. Chapter 184 – Volume 7, 9-1: Thunder Latter Part (1/2)
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    185. Chapter 185 – Volume 7, 9-2: Thunder Latter Part (2/2)
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    186. Chapter 186 – Volume 7, 10: Go Tournament – Morning Of The First Day
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    187. Chapter 187 – Volume 7, 11: Maamei’S Day
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    188. Chapter 188 – Volume 7, 12: Go Tournament – Morning Of The Second Day
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    189. Chapter 189 – Volume 7, 13: Go Tournament – Noon Of The Second Day
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    190. Chapter 190 – Volume 7, 14: Go Tournament – Evening Of The Second Day
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    191. Chapter 191 – Volume 7, 15: Jinshi Vs. Rakan
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    192. Chapter 192 – Volume 7, 16: The Owner Of The Fingers
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    193. Chapter 193 – Volume 7, 17: Post-Game Review
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    194. Chapter 194 – Volume 7, 18: Harbinger
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    195. Chapter 195 – Volume 7, 19: Intruder
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    196. Chapter 196 – Volume 7, 20: Arrow Poison
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    197. Chapter 197 – Volume 7, 21: Baitang Soup
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    198. Chapter 198 – Volume 7, 22: A Head Maid’S Responsibility
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    199. Chapter 199 – Volume 7, 23: The Revolting Dish
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    200. Chapter 200 – Volume 7, 24: Summon
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    201. Chapter 201 – Volume 7, 25: Kanzashi Thief Former Part
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    202. Chapter 202 – Volume 7, 26: Kanzashi Thief Latter Part (Volume End)
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    203. Chapter 203 – Volume 8, 1: Break
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    204. Chapter 204 – Volume 8, 2: Rakan’S Residence
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    205. Chapter 205 – Volume 8, 3: The Missing Numbers Former Part
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    206. Chapter 206 – Volume 8, 4: The Missing Number Latter Part
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    207. Chapter 207 – Volume 8, 5: Taboo
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    208. Chapter 208 – Volume 8, 6: Medicinal Herb Gathering
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    209. Chapter 209 – Volume 8, 7: Kudzu Powder
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    210. Chapter 210 – Volume 8, 8: The End Of The Break
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    211. Chapter 211 – Volume 8, 9: Blood And White Robe
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    212. Chapter 212 – Volume 8, 10: Court Physician Qualifications
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    213. Chapter 213 – Volume 8, 11: Court Physician And Herbalist
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    214. Chapter 214 – Volume 8, 12: Lord Of The Western Capital
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    215. Chapter 215 – Volume 8, 13: Yao And Kitchen Knives
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    216. Chapter 216 – Volume 8, 14: The Morgue
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    217. Chapter 217 – Volume 8, 15: The Man Called Gyoku’Ou
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    218. Chapter 218 – Volume 8, 16: Selection
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    219. Chapter 219 – Volume 8, 17: Travel Preparations
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    220. Chapter 220 – Volume 8, 18: The Selected Personnel And The Voyage
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    221. Chapter 221 – Volume 8, 19: Life On The Ship (1)
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    222. Chapter 222 – Volume 8, 20: Life On The Ship (2)
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    223. Chapter 223 – Volume 8, 21: Life On The Ship (3)
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    224. Chapter 224 – Volume 8, 22: The Country Of Anan
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    225. Chapter 225 – Volume 8, 23: Wrestling And The Gentle Man
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    226. Chapter 226 – Volume 8, 24: Arrival
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    227. Chapter 227 – Volume 8, 25: The Western Capital
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