The scene where the usually calm Jinshi is enraged sparked a buzz online, with reactions like "an astonishing roar," "overwhelming presence," "frightening eyes," and "hair standing on end."

"The Apothecary Diaries" anime is based on a light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has also been adapted into a manga, with the series having surpassed 40 million copies in circulation. The story follows Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yuki), the apothecary's daughter with an abnormal obsession with poisons and medicines, and the enigmatic and handsome eunuch Jinshi as they tackle mysterious incidents occurring within the palace in this mystery-solving entertainment.

Episode 42 "Ghost Light"
Synopsis:
With no trace of Maomao for ten days, Lady Gyokuyo goes into labor, and Luomen stays by her side to care for her. Meanwhile, Jinshi hears that a eunuch who disappeared at the same time as Maomao was seen praying at the northern tombs. These tombs are for those who became concubines to the late emperor and met their end in the harem. Seeking clues about Maomao, Jinshi heads there and finds a lady-in-waiting at the gravesite. He detects the same scent of alcohol that Maomao had and attempts to extract more information...

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

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