{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-05-a-light-novel-of-mystery-and-palace-intrigue","title":"The Apothecary Diaries 05: A Light Novel of Mystery and Palace Intrigue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"370\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries 05\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the captivating period mystery series featuring Maomao, a palace servant whose knowledge of herbal medicine repeatedly draws her into the dangerous world of imperial politics and court intrigue.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe birth of Gyokuyou's son changes the balance of power within the rear palace, earning her the title of empress and reshaping court politics. 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