The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on the light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has also been adapted into a manga and has surpassed 40 million copies in circulation. The story follows Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary with an abnormal obsession with poisons and medicine, and the enigmatic and handsome eunuch Jinshi as they tackle complex incidents in the imperial court in this mystery-solving entertainment.

■Episode 38 "The Dancing Ghost"
【Synopsis】
While accompanying Xiaolan to a bathhouse, Maomao hears from Consort Lishu about rumors of a ghost appearing in the Konkou Palace's bathhouse. Troubled by Consort Lishu's frightened demeanor, Maomao advises consulting Jinshi. Later, Jinshi tasks Maomao with solving the mystery. During their investigation at the Konkou Palace, Consort Lishu claims to have seen a white face laughing and a curtain swaying in a closed-off room adjacent to the changing area. As Maomao begins her investigation, not only does she uncover the truth behind the ghost, but also the underlying issues Consort Lishu has with the Konkou Palace.

(C)Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/"The Apothecary Diaries"Project

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