Jinshi

The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is set in a lavish imperial palace where Maomao, a clever and curious apothecary, is forced to work as a servant. Despite trying to keep a low profile, she draws attention with her medical knowledge and sharp mind. Her talent catches the eye of Jinshi, a stunningly beautiful and high-ranking palace official who at first appears to be a eunuch.

Jinshi is elegant, mysterious, and commands great influence in the palace, but very little is known about his true identity at first. Despite his refined appearance, he’s often thrown off by Maomao’s blunt, no-nonsense attitude. The dynamic between them is one of the most interesting parts of the show—he’s clearly intrigued by her, and she constantly challenges him in unexpected ways.

As Maomao solves medical and political mysteries around the court, she becomes more involved with Jinshi and the inner workings of the empire. Over time, it becomes clear that both Jinshi and Maomao have hidden depths and secrets connecting them to the palace in ways they didn’t expect.

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Jinshi is basically the “too pretty to be real” guy who’s not just a pretty face—he’s smart, strategic, and hiding some serious secrets. In this specific scene they were trying to climb up somewhere so jinshi asked y/n to go on his shoulders but after that she lost balance and fell on top of him and shutout noticing was caressing something..