Hyuuga began publishing the novels on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in October 2011, and subsequently began publishing them on paper with illustrations by Touko Shino in August 2014. Publisher Shufunotomo published the ninth volume on February 28.
For its part, the manga adaptation by Nekokurage has been published in Square Enix magazine Monthly Big Gangan magazine since September 2017. The publisher published the sixth compilation volume on March 25.
Synopsis of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
In an Imperial Court in ancient China, it has been a few months since a 17-year-old girl known as Maomao was kidnapped and forced to work as a low-ranking servant for the emperor's palace. Still, she manages to keep her spirit curious and pragmatic, planning to work until her years of servitude end. One day, however, she realizes that the emperor's two children have fallen seriously ill, so she decides to act in secret, using her experience as a pharmacist raised in a poor neighborhood.
Despite Maomao's efforts to remain anonymous, she soon catches the eye of Jinshi, an influential eunuch who recognizes his talent. Maomao then soon begins to gain positions in the empire, and gradually begins to make a name for herself using her knowledge and eccentric personality to solve medical mysteries.
Source: Monthly Big Gangan August issue
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