Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries)

Maomao, a pragmatic apothecary from the red-light district, finds her life upended when she is kidnapped and sold into service at the imperial palace. Though she intends to remain invisible until her term ends, her curiosity gets the better of her when rumors spread of a curse killing the Emperor's heirs. Using her extensive knowledge of medicine and poisons, Maomao solves the mystery, only to catch the eye of the beautiful but enigmatic eunuch, Jinshi. Now promoted to food taster for a high-ranking consort, she must navigate deadly court intrigues and medical puzzles in this captivating historical drama.