The Apothecary Diaries: Ep 23 Release Date, Speculation

Lakan provokes Maomao again in episode 22 of ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ titled “Blue Roses.” Jinshi cannot deny Lakan’s strange request and has no choice but to involve Maomao.

Maomao is determined to catch Lakan off-guard this time. Sacrificing both her health and sleep, Maomao manages to do the impossible.

Here are the latest updates.

1. Episode 23 Release Date

Episode 23 of ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ will be released on Saturday, March 16, 2024. It is a weekly anime, and new episodes are released every Saturday. Watch ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ on Crunchyroll.

I. Is The Apothecary Diaries on a break this week?

No, ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ is not on a break this week. Episode 23 is not delayed and will be released on the above-stated date.

2. Episode 23 Speculation

Maomao is determined to get an upper hand on Lakan this time. She has set the stage and is prepared to execute her plan. Jinshi is concerned about her health but does not bring it up. He does not stop her from going forward with her plan either.

The Apothecary Diaries: Ep 23 Release Date, Speculation
Lakan’s Point of View (The Apothecary Diaries) | Source: Crunchyroll

Lakan has no interest in other people as they are merely their positions and how useful they can prove themselves to be. However, Maomao is different, just like her mother. We got an insight into how Lakan’s mind works, and we might get to see more of his past.

3. Recap of Episode 22

Gyoukuyou is definitely pregnant, and everyone is very excited. Lakan talks about blue roses, and even though Jinshi doesn’t believe in their existence, he promises to find them. Gaoshun asks all florists about blue roses, but they don’t have them, so Jinshi calls Maomao.

Maomao immediately realized who had asked for this and decided to take on the task of finding blue roses. She asks Jinshi to build a steam room to make the roses go mad by making it seem like it is time for them to bloom.

Maomao sets up everything and personally sees everything, but the roses take too long to bloom. Her deadline is until the garden party being held in a month, and she is worried. Maomao is pushing herself too hard, but a bud finally blooms.

The Apothecary Diaries: Ep 23 Release Date, Speculation
Maomao Growing Roses (The Apothecary Diaries) | Source: Crunchyroll

Maomao appears at the garden party but looks worse for wear. Jinshi presents the emperor with blue roses and garners too much attention. He can deal with lust and envy, but he can’t do anything when he can’t tell what the other people are thinking.

Lakan finds the blue roses annoying as he didn’t think Maomao would achieve it. Jinshi praises Maomao, and she reveals that she dyed the roses.

Maomao is prepared to face Lakan head-on. Lakan, who only sees everyone as go pieces, sees Maomao with the same manicure as her mother and is caught off guard.

The Apothecary Diaries: Ep 23 Release Date, Speculation
Loulan and her Father (The Apothecary Diaries) | Source: Crunchyroll

4. Where to watch The Apothecary Diaries

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5. About The Apothecary Diaries

‘The Apothecary Diaries’ is a light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Touko Shino. The series will be receiving an anime adaptation in 2023.

The story follows a young girl, Maomao, who is the daughter of an apothecary and possesses an extensive knowledge of medicine and herbs. When she is kidnapped and sold to the rear palace, she is forced to navigate life in this new, foreign environment.

 

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