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If you want a predecessor to Apothecary Diaries that tackles sexism, court politics, classism, and so much more, Color Cloud Palace aka Saiunkoku Monogatari is worth checking out! Although Maomao and Shurei are rather different personality-wise, Shurei is a strong, driven, and self-confident protagonist who is fighting the societal barriers prohibiting her from having the same rights and freedoms to support her family and ambitions. You also get a good dose of interesting court politics throughout, and a fun slow-burn romance on top of it all!