The Setting & World Building of Apothecary Diaries POOHEAD189Z 8.48K subscribers Subscribe. In the Redlight district a sight where rich men would come by to visit the three princess of the Verdigris Hous. Also known as Maomao's first place of introduction.
Where is The Apothecary Diaries set in? Layout of the Imperial Palace as seen in the anime (Image via TOHO Animation) The Apothecary Diaries is set in a fictional country that resembles.. Set in a fictional country inspired by Tang Dynasty-era China, the series follows Maomao, a girl trained in medicine by her apothecary father. After being sold as a servant to the emperor's palace, she secretly uses her skills to solve mysteries and help others.