The eagerly awaited episode 24 of The Apothecary Diaries is set to air on March 23, 2024, at 1 am JST with the title “Jinshi and Maomao.” In the previous episode, titled “Balsam and Woodsorrel,” the storyline primarily revolved around Maomao’s cunning tactics in a game of Chess against Lakan, resulting in his defeat.

As the episode unfolded, the narrative shifted to go into Lakan’s past, shedding light on his encounter with Fengxian, who happens to be Maomao’s biological mother.

It was revealed that Lakan was dispatched abroad shortly after Fengxian became pregnant with Maomao, leading to tragic consequences. Fengxian’s battle with syphilis, contracted during Lakan’s absence, ultimately proved fatal, adding a layer of sorrow to the unfolding tale.

What To Expect?

In episode 23 of The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao initiates a series of Chess matches with Lakan, proposing a bet with high stakes. If Lakan wins, Maomao agrees to leave the palace and live with him once her contract expires. However, if Maomao emerges victorious, Lakan must purchase a courtesan from the Verdigris House.

To add a twist, Maomao secretly prepares alcohol-filled cups laced with what appears to be a poisonous substance. The rules dictate that the loser of each match must drink a cup chosen by the winner.

Regardless of winning the first two matches, Lakan deliberately loses the third to spare Maomao from consuming the potentially harmful concoction.

Surprisingly, Lakan soon falls unconscious, revealing his low alcohol tolerance, a detail previously shared by Maomao. Gaoshun confirms that Lakan’s condition is due to drunkenness rather than poisoning, as the “medicine” added to the alcohol was merely a mixture of salt and sugar to increase its potency.

The episode then goes into Lakan’s reflections on his past, particularly his relationship with Fengxian, Maomao’s biological mother, whom he couldn’t be with due to circumstances beyond their control.

As episode 24, titled “Jinshi and Maomao,” approaches, viewers anticipate the resolution of Lakan’s story and the revelation to the courtesan about Maomao’s request regarding the Verdigris House.

The upcoming installment promises to tie up loose ends while unraveling new layers to the intricate web of relationships within the series.

Release Date & Time

The Apothecary Diaries episode 24 is scheduled to air in Japan on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 01:00 AM JST.

The anime has been dubbed into English, and the first nine episodes are currently available for viewing in English. The complete list of release information for international viewers across all time zones is: