Jinshi's bold move sparked reactions online, with comments like "That chin lift was intense," "Thank you," and "Too close. Grinning."

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on a light novel series by Hyuganatsu. It has been adapted into a manga and has sold over 40 million copies. The story follows an apothecary's daughter, Maomao, who has an unusual obsession with poisons and medicines, and the enigmatic and handsome eunuch Jinshi, as they tackle mysterious incidents within the palace in this mystery-solving entertainment series.

Episode 39 "Frozen Dessert"
Synopsis:
Due to Xiaolan's carelessness, the ice meant to be presented to Consort Loran fell to the ground and shattered. To help the pale and motionless Xiaolan, Maomao comes up with the idea of creating an alternative frozen dessert from the broken ice, but she needs ingredients. Despite her bad feeling, realizing there's no other choice, she consults Jinshi and gains his cooperation on the condition of "a certain thing."

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

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