Gyokuyou Stories

Apothecary Diaries in AU where Lakan had bought Fengxian before Maomao's birth and where Maomao had a loving and safe family and how she ends up rear palace solving mysteries while catching the attention of Jinshi

Liena the oldest daughter of the Emperor finally gained her first friend, but that was only after she tried eating something poisonous and getting screamed at to spit it out. After that she knew Maomao would be the best person to be her friend, so she offered her a flower as a form of friendship. Maomao shivered since she didn't want to catch attention, but here she had all attention upon her because the quiet Princess was smiling at her. Maomao knew this would lead to a lot of trouble, but she never knew how many intriguing things would happen around this young girl. Read to find out what happens. (I don't own the cover picture or Apothecary Diaries only my oc)

When the radiant yet enigmatic Jinshi falls gravely ill, only one person dares speak plainly to him-Maomao, the court's eccentric apothecary. As she uncovers the severity of his condition, hidden truths and buried emotions rise with the fever. Between whispered confessions, forbidden feelings, and a relationship blooming in secret, Maomao must confront not only Jinshi's vulnerability, but her own guarded heart. A tale of soft romance, quiet intimacy, and love veiled in the silken shadows of the court.

"I'm an apothecary. Herbs and medicine are my lifeline," she said. "It's my territory." The Black Rose bloomed on a fateful night, then an alleged rumour spread like wildfire, and the very next day the Emperor's first child was cursed. In the present day, a young girl with an intellect well beyond her years had been found in an unnamed location within the imperial palace grounds. Seemingly flawless, she actually bears the greatest secret of the century. "You're not the only one who's immune to poison, you know."

Yukihime grew up deep in the Red-Light District, side by side with Maomao-her sister not by blood, but by bond. Together they studied medicine, survived alley brawls, and found kinship among the courtesans of the Verdigris House. But when Maomao is kidnapped and taken into the depths of the Imperial Rear Palace, Yukihime makes a decision no one expects. Even if it means disguising herself as a man. Even if it means entering a world built for eunuchs and emperors. Even if it means catching the eye of a certain enigmatic, sharp-eyed eunch named Jinshi... Between delicate poisons, political games, and stolen glances, Yukihime must tread carefully. Because the Rear Palace is a place where beauty kills, silence saves, and love-if it dares to bloom-could cost everything. Author's Note: ❦ All characters (besides Yukihime) belong to Natsu Hyūga ❦Feel free to point out anywhere it can be improved. ❦If you like the story pls comment and vote! Enjoy!♥

[𝐉𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈] 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇, the Imperial Harem receives a new consort, one whom has a tendency to get herself under unwarranted attention. Including from a certain eunuch himself. ╰┈➤ ❝ 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿? ❞ 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: January 22, 2024 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝: |𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒|

Warning: Spoilers for Jinshi's true identity ~~~ Luomiere is the adopted daughter of the master strategist, Lakan, and like every other member of the La clan, she's a little peculiar. Her brother views the world through numbers; her father perceives faces as Go stones; her little sister relishes in drinking poison, but Luomiere? She can read people like a book. An arranged marriage, a suspiciously nymph-like eunuch, and a brand new lady-in-waiting. What will Luomiere's story hold? ~~~ Started 2/16/24

After a brutal attack shatters Maomao's world, Jinshi takes her into his home-not as a lord, but as someone who refuses to leave her alone in the dark. This isn't a story of palace schemes or clever deductions. It's about what comes after survival: the slow rebuilding of a life, one sleepless night at a time. Through grief, silence, and moments too fragile to name, Maomao is surrounded by people who love her-but at the center is Jinshi. Who doesn't ask her to smile. He just waits, gently, until she does. If you're here for slow-burn romance, deep emotional intimacy, and the quiet kind of love that heals more than it hurts-this is that story. It's not about solving mysteries. It's about what happens when someone finally lets themselves be loved. It's long. It's slow. And if you let it, it'll wreck you in the best way. - This takes place in a mostly canon timeline, with no major LN spoilers (but characters like Chue appear). The only major difference in the timeline is Gyokyou DOES NOT have kids and ANIME SPOILER - is NOT Empress (Jinmao fans enjoy!)

Y/n was born and raised in the streets. To survive, she had to steal what she could get her hands on. If it were of value to her, she'd keep it. If not, she returns it. She is by no means, a proper lady. And, she met her equal when she met a girl by the name of Maomao. Together, they grew up to be sisters in arms and help one another if things got tough for them. However, they didn't expect to get kidnapped and be sold as servant girls at the Royal Palace. "Ooh, this looks valuable!" "Y/n, put that vase down." "Hmph, you're no fun."