Maomao's instant ice cream caused a stir online, with comments like "Looks delicious!" and "Makes me want to eat ice cream!" Many viewers were also warmed by Xiaolan's "precious smile."

"The Apothecary Diaries" is based on a light novel by Hyuganatsu. It's been adapted into a comic series that has sold over 40 million copies. The story is a mystery-solving entertainment piece, featuring the apothecary's daughter, Maomao, who has an unusual obsession with poisons and medicines, solving enigmatic incidents within the imperial court alongside the mysterious and beautiful eunuch, Jinshi.

■Episode 39 "Ice-cream"
【Synopsis】
Due to Xiaolan's carelessness, the ice intended for Lady Loulan falls and shatters on the ground. To help the pale and frozen Xiaolan, Maomao comes up with the idea of creating a substitute ice dessert using the broken ice, though she needs ingredients. Despite feeling uneasy, Maomao consults Jinshi, who agrees to cooperate under certain conditions.

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

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