1 00:00:13,513 --> 00:00:19,477 The Apothecary Diaries 2 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:27,420 This story is a work of fiction. The names of all of the characters, organizations, and so on are imaginary. It also bears no connection to any specific real-life events. 3 00:01:32,425 --> 00:01:37,472 If you're going to thin the bloodline, why don't you add this one to it? 4 00:01:37,472 --> 00:01:40,433 You should hide your favorites. 5 00:01:40,433 --> 00:01:42,435 Or else someone may hide them from you. 6 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:48,399 Good morning, Master Jinshi. 7 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:51,444 Are you ready for tomorrow? 8 00:01:51,444 --> 00:01:53,446 Yes, everything is in place. 9 00:01:53,446 --> 00:01:56,407 So, all that's left is that girl... 10 00:01:56,407 --> 00:01:58,451 If you're going to have her along on this expedition, 11 00:01:59,369 --> 00:02:01,412 I doubt that it would be possible to hide it from her. 12 00:02:01,454 --> 00:02:02,455 I know. 13 00:02:03,456 --> 00:02:07,460 I plan to tell the apothecary the truth myself during this expedition. 14 00:02:08,419 --> 00:02:09,462 About what my true status is. 15 00:02:14,425 --> 00:02:16,427 Maomao, you're being summoned. 16 00:02:18,429 --> 00:02:19,430 Excuse me. 17 00:02:19,472 --> 00:02:22,475 Lady Gyokuyou, how may I be of service? 18 00:02:23,434 --> 00:02:25,478 It's actually not me who called you. 19 00:02:26,396 --> 00:02:27,397 It's me. 20 00:02:29,399 --> 00:02:30,483 How may I serve? 21 00:02:32,443 --> 00:02:36,406 I would like for you to return this one to me for a few days. 22 00:02:39,409 --> 00:02:42,453 I guess, technically, I'm only back in the Jade Pavilion 23 00:02:42,453 --> 00:02:46,416 as a special assignment, limited to the term of Lady Gyokuyou's pregnancy. 24 00:02:46,457 --> 00:02:50,461 Oh, no. Who will taste my food during that time? 25 00:02:50,461 --> 00:02:53,381 I will loan you my servant woman. 26 00:02:53,381 --> 00:02:55,383 Is she trustworthy? 27 00:02:56,426 --> 00:03:00,430 For a few days, though... Are you going somewhere? 28 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:03,433 I was invited to a hunting trip by someone I can't turn down. 29 00:03:03,433 --> 00:03:04,475 Someone you can't turn down? 30 00:03:05,393 --> 00:03:07,437 An invitation from Master Shishou. 31 00:03:07,437 --> 00:03:10,398 It must be tough to keep up with all of that. 32 00:03:10,398 --> 00:03:13,484 So, that's why you want to "borrow" my Maomao. 33 00:03:13,484 --> 00:03:17,405 Yes, I would like to have her "returned." 34 00:03:17,405 --> 00:03:22,410 Must it be Maomao? I have other good girls around. 35 00:03:22,410 --> 00:03:26,456 No, just returning that girl to me would be fine. 36 00:03:27,373 --> 00:03:30,418 Hmm... Which girl is it, I wonder? 37 00:03:30,418 --> 00:03:32,420 Well, that girl. 38 00:03:33,379 --> 00:03:36,382 You keep saying just "that girl." 39 00:03:37,425 --> 00:03:39,385 Is there a problem? 40 00:03:41,429 --> 00:03:42,430 Gaoshun? 41 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:43,389 Yes? 42 00:03:43,431 --> 00:03:47,393 What do you call Maomao? 43 00:03:47,393 --> 00:03:48,478 I use "Xiaomao". 44 00:03:49,479 --> 00:03:53,441 So, what do you call Maomao? 45 00:03:58,404 --> 00:04:03,409 Oh. Come to think of it, he's never called me by name before. Not that I mind. 46 00:04:03,409 --> 00:04:05,453 Why is Master Jinshi so uncomfortable? 47 00:04:07,455 --> 00:04:12,418 It took thirty minutes for Lady Gyokuyou to grant permission. 48 00:04:19,383 --> 00:04:23,387 EpisodeThe Hunt 49 00:04:24,472 --> 00:04:28,392 The character used to write the name of our nation, "Li," 50 00:04:28,392 --> 00:04:30,394 also depicts the story of its founding. 51 00:04:30,436 --> 00:04:33,397 Three swords under grass. 52 00:04:33,397 --> 00:04:37,443 "Grass" is for "flower," representing the Mother Royal, ancestor of the emperor. 53 00:04:37,443 --> 00:04:42,406 The three "swords" under it represent the three warriors who helped her. 54 00:04:42,448 --> 00:04:49,455 Of the three swords, the one larger sword represents the Shihoku-shu, the northern lands. 55 00:04:50,414 --> 00:04:54,377 That entire area grows sorghum and wheat. 56 00:04:54,377 --> 00:04:57,380 If you go further north, you enter a mountainous region... 57 00:04:57,380 --> 00:04:58,464 Hey, are you listening?! 58 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:02,468 Oh, I'm sorry, Master Basen. 59 00:05:03,427 --> 00:05:06,430 I'm explaining the place we're going to. 60 00:05:07,390 --> 00:05:08,432 The, uh, northern... 61 00:05:08,432 --> 00:05:10,393 Shihoku-shu! 62 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:12,395 It's controlled by Lord Shishou's clan, 63 00:05:12,395 --> 00:05:14,438 and he's the one who invited Master Jinshi on the hunting trip. 64 00:05:15,481 --> 00:05:20,403 Using the hunt as an excuse to bring him to his own turf. 65 00:05:20,444 --> 00:05:25,408 He couldn't get the emperor to come, but it's still supposed to be quite a roster. 66 00:05:25,408 --> 00:05:28,411 Why does my father care so much about this girl? 67 00:05:28,411 --> 00:05:30,454 Father, huh? 68 00:05:30,454 --> 00:05:33,457 Master Basen is Master Gaoshun's son, apparently. 69 00:05:34,458 --> 00:05:38,421 Master Gaoshun was invited on this trip as a guest in his own right, 70 00:05:38,421 --> 00:05:41,465 so Master Basen will serve as Master Jinshi's aid instead. 71 00:05:42,425 --> 00:05:45,428 Eunuchs aren't born that way, 72 00:05:45,428 --> 00:05:48,472 so it's not strange for him to have a son, given his age. 73 00:05:51,392 --> 00:05:52,435 We're almost here. 74 00:05:57,440 --> 00:06:00,443 With its high altitude and chilly weather, 75 00:06:00,443 --> 00:06:04,405 this region was the late emperor's favorite summer resort, and he visited yearly. 76 00:06:05,406 --> 00:06:08,451 Members of the imperial family haven't visited during the current emperor's reign, 77 00:06:08,451 --> 00:06:11,454 but Master Shishou's clan continues to manage the area. 78 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:21,464 So, this is where we're staying... 79 00:06:29,430 --> 00:06:32,391 This room is strangely warm. 80 00:06:32,433 --> 00:06:36,437 And that aside, what's with the way this guy's relaxing? 81 00:06:37,396 --> 00:06:40,441 He might be more tired than usual, but still, there have to be limits. 82 00:06:41,484 --> 00:06:43,402 Is that a face mask? 83 00:06:43,486 --> 00:06:48,407 Does he need to hide his beauty whenever he leaves the room? 84 00:06:49,450 --> 00:06:51,452 What should I call you while we are here? 85 00:06:52,411 --> 00:06:54,455 Indoors, you can use the usual name. 86 00:06:54,455 --> 00:06:56,457 Outside, call me "Kousen". 87 00:06:56,457 --> 00:06:59,376 Understood, Master Kousen. 88 00:06:59,418 --> 00:07:00,419 Huh? 89 00:07:00,461 --> 00:07:02,463 Is this some kind of strange rule? 90 00:07:03,464 --> 00:07:05,424 About that... 91 00:07:11,388 --> 00:07:15,434 Master Gaoshun was invited as a guest today, right? 92 00:07:15,434 --> 00:07:16,477 Yes, but... 93 00:07:17,394 --> 00:07:21,398 In that case, why was he placed in the same building? 94 00:07:21,398 --> 00:07:24,485 There seems to be a bit more difference in rank between these two... 95 00:07:24,485 --> 00:07:29,406 We, the Ma clan, have served Master Kousen's family for many generations. 96 00:07:29,406 --> 00:07:31,408 Of course we'd be placed in the same building. 97 00:07:31,450 --> 00:07:32,493 I see. 98 00:07:33,410 --> 00:07:36,455 So Master Jinshi is from a good family, after all. 99 00:07:38,457 --> 00:07:43,420 Father, what's going on? Could it be that she... 100 00:07:50,386 --> 00:07:52,471 Xiaomao knows nothing about it. 101 00:07:56,392 --> 00:07:58,477 Master Jinshi will tell her soon. 102 00:07:59,395 --> 00:08:01,397 Until then, stay silent about it. 103 00:08:01,397 --> 00:08:03,440 But still, of all things... 104 00:08:05,442 --> 00:08:07,403 What are they doing? 105 00:08:08,404 --> 00:08:11,448 Anyway, I have to help unpack and clean up. 106 00:08:11,448 --> 00:08:14,451 I have to do some work, otherwise Lady Suiren will get angry with me later. 107 00:08:25,421 --> 00:08:28,382 It's so lively outside with all the partying. 108 00:08:28,382 --> 00:08:31,427 Why is he hiding away in this sealed-off room? 109 00:08:32,428 --> 00:08:36,432 Um, should we at least open the windows? 110 00:08:36,432 --> 00:08:40,436 No, don't. Just taste the food for now. 111 00:08:41,437 --> 00:08:42,438 You'll understand when you do. 112 00:08:44,398 --> 00:08:46,442 Is this... softshell turtle? 113 00:08:46,442 --> 00:08:48,402 Apparently. 114 00:08:50,988 --> 00:08:53,991 Everything, from the side dishes to the deserts... 115 00:08:54,950 --> 00:08:58,912 They all seem to be, well, invigorating. 116 00:08:58,954 --> 00:08:59,997 Now you see, right? 117 00:09:02,916 --> 00:09:03,959 Preserved food? 118 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:07,963 You're not going to eat this? It's not poisoned. 119 00:09:07,963 --> 00:09:10,007 Even if it's not, it's not anything I should eat. 120 00:09:10,966 --> 00:09:13,010 Well, it would be suspicious if it went untouched, 121 00:09:13,010 --> 00:09:15,012 so may I eat it instead? 122 00:09:15,971 --> 00:09:17,014 Do as you like. 123 00:09:25,939 --> 00:09:26,982 Is it good? 124 00:09:27,941 --> 00:09:28,984 It's delicious. 125 00:09:28,984 --> 00:09:31,945 The other dishes are probably great, too. 126 00:09:31,945 --> 00:09:33,989 Are you sure you don't want any? 127 00:09:34,990 --> 00:09:35,991 Are you sure I can eat it? 128 00:09:36,950 --> 00:09:39,953 Well, it's your food, after all. 129 00:09:39,953 --> 00:09:41,955 Are you absolutely sure? 130 00:09:41,955 --> 00:09:42,956 What's with him? 131 00:09:45,959 --> 00:09:49,004 I won't. Basen, you can eat it. 132 00:09:49,004 --> 00:09:50,923 Are you sure? 133 00:09:50,923 --> 00:09:52,007 Yeah. In fact, I order you to. 134 00:09:52,966 --> 00:09:53,967 In that case... 135 00:10:01,975 --> 00:10:02,976 It's delicious. 136 00:10:02,976 --> 00:10:04,937 That's good. 137 00:10:05,020 --> 00:10:05,979 But? 138 00:10:08,941 --> 00:10:10,984 How is this girl not affected?! 139 00:10:10,984 --> 00:10:14,905 All I can say is that's just how I'm built. 140 00:10:14,947 --> 00:10:18,951 E-Excuse me. I'll go to my room... 141 00:10:18,951 --> 00:10:20,953 It's not easy being young and vigorous. 142 00:10:23,914 --> 00:10:24,957 What should we do? 143 00:10:24,957 --> 00:10:28,919 Let him sleep here. I'll sleep in his room. 144 00:10:28,919 --> 00:10:30,921 I'll carry him to his room. 145 00:10:30,921 --> 00:10:31,964 You must be tired. 146 00:10:32,965 --> 00:10:34,925 If you say so... 147 00:10:36,009 --> 00:10:41,932 The guards will use my room, so Xiaomao, please use this room. 148 00:10:49,940 --> 00:10:52,943 Is this it? It's quite small. 149 00:10:52,943 --> 00:10:56,989 It's the latest model. It has improved range and accuracy, too. 150 00:10:56,989 --> 00:10:59,908 With this, we can use them in the forest, too. 151 00:11:00,909 --> 00:11:03,954 This will be where they die. 152 00:11:09,960 --> 00:11:13,922 The hunt takes place at a location half an hour away by horse, 153 00:11:13,922 --> 00:11:16,967 and then one hour up the mountain by foot. 154 00:11:17,926 --> 00:11:19,011 It seems like the point of the event is 155 00:11:19,011 --> 00:11:21,972 to cook the game caught by the nobles on the spot. 156 00:11:31,940 --> 00:11:35,986 There's nothing to do. Maybe I'll take a walk. 157 00:11:39,990 --> 00:11:41,992 This is a pretty nice forest. 158 00:11:41,992 --> 00:11:45,954 It seems like a good place for herbs and mushrooms... 159 00:11:45,954 --> 00:11:46,913 Hmm? 160 00:11:49,958 --> 00:11:51,960 Is there a large waterfall nearby? 161 00:11:52,961 --> 00:11:55,005 Oh, good boy! 162 00:11:55,005 --> 00:11:56,965 Good boy, good boy! 163 00:11:59,968 --> 00:12:00,969 Hello. 164 00:12:00,969 --> 00:12:02,929 Hello? 165 00:12:03,930 --> 00:12:07,934 Hey! Little miss! What are you doing all the way out here? 166 00:12:07,934 --> 00:12:09,936 I was asked to join. 167 00:12:09,936 --> 00:12:10,937 Is that so? 168 00:12:11,897 --> 00:12:12,939 Well, same here. 169 00:12:12,939 --> 00:12:17,944 I was invited to join the guards, but they made me take care of the dog instead. 170 00:12:17,986 --> 00:12:20,947 Master Lihaku got invited to join too, 171 00:12:20,947 --> 00:12:22,949 but he's from the countryside. 172 00:12:22,949 --> 00:12:26,995 The other prideful guards must have pushed him out. 173 00:12:27,913 --> 00:12:30,916 He seems to be climbing the ranks recently, 174 00:12:30,916 --> 00:12:33,001 but that does tend to be met with resistance. 175 00:12:33,919 --> 00:12:34,961 You're bad at whistling. 176 00:12:34,961 --> 00:12:36,004 Hush, you. 177 00:12:36,963 --> 00:12:38,965 It's fine. I have this. 178 00:12:44,971 --> 00:12:46,890 He's smart. 179 00:12:46,932 --> 00:12:51,895 I know, right? I hear that in some cases, he can be summoned from miles away. 180 00:12:51,937 --> 00:12:52,979 Huh... 181 00:12:54,981 --> 00:12:57,943 The dog is petting a dog... 182 00:13:05,951 --> 00:13:07,911 Summer resorts should be cool, 183 00:13:07,911 --> 00:13:09,913 but the skies are too clear today, and it's very hot. 184 00:13:09,996 --> 00:13:12,958 Getting comfortable isn't easy. 185 00:13:15,961 --> 00:13:21,967 Even in this heat, he won't take his mask off, and won't eat the food. 186 00:13:23,969 --> 00:13:26,930 Despite his suspicious mask, 187 00:13:26,930 --> 00:13:31,935 given his seat, he must be the most important person at this party. 188 00:13:32,978 --> 00:13:36,940 That's Master Shishou, Concubine Loulan's father. 189 00:13:36,940 --> 00:13:39,985 He is the leader of the Shihoku-shu region and the organizer of this hunt. 190 00:13:40,986 --> 00:13:43,947 Hmm? Did he say something to him? 191 00:13:44,948 --> 00:13:50,996 Would that infinitely well-mannered eunuch show such an obvious attitude? 192 00:13:52,914 --> 00:13:55,000 Wait, could it be, because of the heat... 193 00:13:56,960 --> 00:13:58,962 He's telling me not to do anything? 194 00:14:10,432 --> 00:14:12,434 May I take this? 195 00:14:12,434 --> 00:14:13,476 Oh, yeah, sure. 196 00:14:24,487 --> 00:14:25,447 Master Ji— 197 00:14:26,406 --> 00:14:27,407 Master Kousen! 198 00:14:29,492 --> 00:14:30,493 It's you. 199 00:14:31,411 --> 00:14:33,413 Please take this off. 200 00:14:33,413 --> 00:14:34,414 I can't. 201 00:14:35,415 --> 00:14:37,417 There's nobody around. 202 00:14:37,417 --> 00:14:38,501 Someone might come along. 203 00:14:39,419 --> 00:14:41,421 Ugh, what a bother! 204 00:14:41,504 --> 00:14:46,426 If you want so badly to go unseen, let's just move somewhere we won't be found. 205 00:14:54,434 --> 00:14:56,478 Excuse me. Let me wipe your face. 206 00:14:58,396 --> 00:15:01,399 It's hot. I bet he's dizzy. 207 00:15:01,399 --> 00:15:03,401 I need to make him drink the water I brought... 208 00:15:03,401 --> 00:15:06,446 Apothecary, there's something I want to tell you. 209 00:15:06,488 --> 00:15:07,489 Now? 210 00:15:09,407 --> 00:15:11,451 I was going to tell you at some point. 211 00:15:12,452 --> 00:15:15,455 I'm... I'm actually... 212 00:15:17,415 --> 00:15:18,416 What was that? 213 00:15:22,420 --> 00:15:23,463 The smell of sulfur? 214 00:15:23,963 --> 00:15:25,965 I'm sorry if you couldn't swim. 215 00:15:26,925 --> 00:15:30,929 I don't think it matters if I could swim or not in that situation... 216 00:15:31,930 --> 00:15:36,893 The cliff was easily 50 meters high. Jumping that was crazy. 217 00:15:36,935 --> 00:15:38,978 I thought you went mad. 218 00:15:39,896 --> 00:15:41,981 This waterfall basin is very deep. 219 00:15:41,981 --> 00:15:45,902 If you jump correctly, you probably won't die, unless you drown. 220 00:15:45,902 --> 00:15:47,987 Oh sure, unless I drown. 221 00:15:56,996 --> 00:16:00,959 Can we shout from here to call for help? 222 00:16:00,959 --> 00:16:03,002 They would have to be very close to hear. 223 00:16:03,962 --> 00:16:07,966 Maybe if we kept yelling all day, someone might notice, but... 224 00:16:09,968 --> 00:16:10,969 What? 225 00:16:10,969 --> 00:16:12,929 No, nothing. 226 00:16:13,012 --> 00:16:16,933 It's high, but if one of us stacked on the other, we might be able to reach. 227 00:16:17,976 --> 00:16:21,938 If Lady Suiren finds out I stepped on Master Jinshi... 228 00:16:24,899 --> 00:16:26,943 I would crush you if I stood on you. 229 00:16:26,943 --> 00:16:27,944 But... 230 00:16:27,944 --> 00:16:28,945 Do it. 231 00:16:33,908 --> 00:16:35,952 You should gain some weight. 232 00:16:35,952 --> 00:16:37,912 Now is not the time. 233 00:16:40,915 --> 00:16:44,002 It's wet and slippery, but as long as I can get my fingers hooked... 234 00:16:44,002 --> 00:16:45,003 I'm standing up. 235 00:16:45,003 --> 00:16:45,962 Right! 236 00:16:58,933 --> 00:17:00,018 Oh, a frog. 237 00:17:02,979 --> 00:17:03,980 Hey! 238 00:17:11,946 --> 00:17:13,948 It... doesn't hurt.