Cold Folks
The Apothecary Diaries, volume 5
By Natsu Hyuuga (Translated by Kevin Steinbach)

18 May, 2022
Translation
The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 5 is the fifth volume in Natsu Hyuuga’s secondary universe historical fantasy, the Apothecary Diaries series of light novels. The illustrations are by Touko Shino; the 2022 English translation is by Kevin Steinbach.
Having survived entanglement in high-level imperial conspiracy, Maomao returns to the pleasure district to pursue her vocation as a Verdigris-House-affiliated apothecary. She is accompanied by young Chou‑u, the last survivor of the disgraced Shi clan. Maomao fosters Chou‑u just as she does everything else: grumpily.
Maomao may wish to be done with imperial schemes, but imperial schemes are not done with her.