WE ARE SPEECHLESS!! - The Apothecary Diaries Episode 19 REACTION! 

From my understanding, Lakan didn't plan all of this but rather found out that this was going on and pieced everything together so that he could gain the favor of Maomao by helping her here, but I don't think he expected her to go so far as to agitate the guard or Jinshi to carry her over. Still, amazing how he could foresee that all of this was going to happen just by feeding these tasks to Jinshi and knowing Maomao would get involved in it

Remember that "Jinshi the eunuch" being of noble birth isn't a publicly known fact. None is allowed to directly look at royalty in this circumstance, so the fact everyone must avert their eyes and hide their face is likely that they are following protocol. You'd think the urgency would change that a bit, but when you are so far beneath the person, you probably don't unlearn that reverence amidst the panik.

Natsu Hyuuga responded to a fan on X (twitter) in an old tweet from 2021 that Lakan punished the guard who hit Maomo but it was not mentioned in the novel

The way Lakan was mad at the guard when her daughter aka MaoMao was hurt, i think he was shocked because maybe he was like: "Is MaoMao ok? why is she unconcious, did she..??", this type of face that he lost MaoMao type of face he had. This is my theory, later episodes might explain his reaction.

THE ENDING FOR THIS EPISODE WAS SO GOOD JUST LETTING THEN MUSIC PLAY AND ONLY SHOWING WHAT'S HAPPENING GOD THIS ANIME IS AMAZING

*Lakan lets Maomao save Jinshi* "Is Lakan trying to kill Jinshi?!?" bruh

Remember that knowledge of what's going on does not = being behind the cause of it.

Daddy and dad are mad mad rip to that guard and everyone involved, maomao once again showed us why she's Best girl I had tears in my eyes when I saw her like that

I remember being so hyped up in this chapter on the manga, got to the guard beating maomao panel and forgetting for a split second that the genre is shoujo 😭

Ok, watched it. Nice reaction. One thing at the end with your speculation, though: it's not just for showing "we can touch him", it's more of the internal politics of the court. Remember: in a previous episode, we've seen that Jinshi got swapped with the (now dead) kid of the Mother Dowager. So that would make him officially the Emperor's brother (as, indeed, he's known). In reality, he's the SON of the current emperor, however. But only a handful will know that. In Imperial China, it's the first born male that gets to be the heir, normally. So, as a brother, he can't inherit the throne, but as a son he could. But officially, he can't inherit the throne as a brother, unless no male offspring from the concubines comes forth. However, the real danger here - well, I'm assuming, since the series isn't finished here - is what if a concubine DOES have a boy. Then normally, that boy would inherit the throne. BUT... Jinshi is the actual first son, even if almost no-one knows this. Meaning, he will ALWAYS be a lingering threat to inheriting the throne (for the offspring) of every concubine (and their family vying for the throne), EVEN if they manage to get a boy. The only way to make sure he doesn't become a threat later on, is to get rid of him. That's how I interpreted the dynamics at the court and the reason for the assassination attempt. Otherwise, there would be no use in targeting Jinshi. My feeling is, that the new concubine and/or her father has something to do with it, though we'll have to wait until season 2 to know more.

Little fact that the anime doesn't reveal (they cleverly censor it with her hair over her face) but MaoMao's mother's nose is eroded and gone (open sores on the face can distroy the surrounding skin tissue). It's a revolting sight and further elaborates just how awful her fate is. Also syphilis causes dementia and other mental problems so sad to say MaoMao's mother doesn't remember much except certain things like the lullaby she was humming and "Go" the game she would always play as a courtesan. So it's not that she's "traumatized" it's that she doesn't remember anything other than how happy she was playing Go

Why do most people misunderstand Maomao's words about Lakan? Which doesn't make sense, if Lakan had really planned to kill Jinshi either to take Maomao or for whatever reason, he wouldn't have taken responsibility for the guard letting Maomao pass and preventing Jinshi from dying. If Lakan had just watched and not interfered, Jinshi would have been dead.

With the information available at ep 19, Jinshi is likely the successor to the throne in the event the Emperor dies, whether he is the son or the brother of the Emperor. His death would throw the entire Imperial Court into a free-for-all regarding securing the successor. A powerful concubine could take advantage of that chaos. But this is obviously a long running scheme, and while Maomao managed to foil the assassination plot, I doubt whoevers behind this is done trying.

Why would they want to kill the emperor's brother? Because he's currently in line for the job. Even more so, if they know that the babies might have been switched.

Little bit tidbits, Jinshi wear robe with golden dragon in it. Anyone who watch Chinese or Korean drama will know who have right to wear such thing.

Great reaction guys, this show is still tied for first place as best anime in a very long time, along with Friren, for me. Remember what Maomoa's father said to her, don't jump to conclusions without evidence.

First. Love your reaction videos ❤

So why is nobody rushing to help her? Well i think it is obvious that Jinshi must be some kind of high nobility holding a ceremony that only nobles would do. In previous episodes it is implied that he might be the current emperors son/brother. So all these people around know that. And as he is a noble they are not allowed to speak with him or even look him into his eyes. That's why they all are bowing to him with their heads down when he is carrying Maomao. Then again him carrying Maomao himself and not some servants is a scandal in itself. He a noble carrying a mere servant .... unheard of .... it shows how much she means to him.

I know the scene looks powerful but I wish Jinshi would walk a little faster (if running isn't possible) so that Maomao could get treatment a little quicker, especially with her blood kept dripping like that.

I love the way the entire plot is told, where all the previous "side missions" are connected to the main plot, making the viewer reach a conclusion together with the protagonists

Only royalties perform ceremonies. Lakan knew Jinshi is of a high status but he did not know Jinshi is a royalty. He was shocked that it was Jinshi that walked out of the ceremony meaning Jinshi is a royalty.

If the emperor die, who is the next in line? His younger brother/secret son? If this one is deal with? Another emperor son from one of his courtisan? So could it be that the younger brother/secret son could be an obstacle to a futur heir to a courtisan family trying to get their blood on the throne? If that person were to die in a "totaly random" freak accident before any succession dispute arise, how conveniant would that be?...

And you know that somewhere during that walk off he gave some thoughts toward who he was going to have to kill..

Woohoo! Looking forward to THIS one! :-)

you says it was the best? wait till you get to the last episode! 🙂

This is one instance where I kind of wish they would translate more for nuance than literal meaning. Ceremonial "tools' is misleading. A better English translation would be ceremonial "equipment". A lot of folks get hung up on the word tools because it doesn't really make sense in this context.

I hope you read the manga as well. You'll know for sure. ANYWAY, I'm so happy you are reacting to apothecary diaries hihi 💗 also.. I like the scene where her father is to the rescue!! He knows. Lol