# WebtoonLib — Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) #4

## Series
- title: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries)
- slug: kusuriya-no-hitorigoto-3aa78f

## Chapter
- number: 4
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The so-called "curse" plaguing the imperial heirs comes into sharp focus as Maomao's investigation points to a seemingly innocuous cosmetic: the consorts' white face powder. Her warnings, however, go unheeded by the proud Lady Lihua, resulting in a tragic loss that confirms Maomao's grim suspicions. Meanwhile, the beautiful eunuch Jinshi continues to be amused by the pragmatic pharmacist, cornering her to share her foraged goods. The incident not only draws the attention of the Emperor but also reveals a glimpse into his own past and preferences, contrasting them with those of his infamous father.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Maomao identifies lead poisoning in face powder as the cause of the imperial heirs' illnesses.

### Characters involved
- Gaoshun — character
- Emperor — character
- Gyokuyou — character
- Lihua — character
- Jinshi — character
- Maomao — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The so-called "curse" plaguing the imperial heirs comes into sharp focus as Maomao's investigation points to a seemingly innocuous cosmetic: the consorts' white face powder.

### Spoiler summary
The so-called "curse" plaguing the imperial heirs comes into sharp focus as Maomao's investigation points to a seemingly innocuous cosmetic: the consorts' white face powder. Her warnings, however, go unheeded by the proud Lady Lihua, resulting in a tragic loss that confirms Maomao's grim suspicions. Meanwhile, the beautiful eunuch Jinshi continues to be amused by the pragmatic pharmacist, cornering her to share her foraged goods. The incident not only draws the attention of the Emperor but also reveals a glimpse into his own past and preferences, contrasting them with those of his infamous father.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) #4](/series/kusuriya-no-hitorigoto-3aa78f/chapter-4)
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