The Apothecary Diaries season 2 episode 1 was released on January 10, 2025. Maomao requested many books from her Consort House as she wanted the maids of the Imperial Palace to learn how to read.

But when the system fails and pushes her into hiding, she refuses to be beaten down and marginalized. Instead, she becomes a cleaning lady for the mob and starts playing the game by her own rules.