Ah Duo
Virtuous Consort raised as the emperor's milk-sister
Raised as the emperor's milk-sister since the previous emperor's reign, she is the Virtuous Consort living in a detached palace of the harem, having lost her son. After leaving the harem to reside in the detached palace, she serves as the emperor's advisor while possessing a generous personality that shelters troubled individuals.
Quotes
- Even after losing her son, she acts like a mother to many.
- I couldn't become a mother, but there are many I must protect.
Trivia
- One of the few consorts who remained in the harem at the emperor's wish even after losing her son.
- A compassionate woman secretly harboring many troubled individuals in her detached palace.
Alternate names
Aduo Consort
Aduo Queen
Virtuous Consort
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Refined features reflecting her handsome personality. She sometimes cross-dresses in the harem and exudes an aura similar to Jinshi. Her age is around 35, which is relatively older for a consort.
- Distinguishing features
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- Occasionally wears men's clothing
- Composure befitting her age
- Beauty and dignified presence
- Iconic items
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- Casual attire in the detached palace
- Ornaments as an imperial consort
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Tolerant
- Detailed personality
- Raised as the emperor's milk-sister and bearing the tragedy of losing her son, she has lived peacefully in the detached palace after leaving the harem and is trusted as the emperor's advisor. Deeply humane, she is filled with compassion, sheltering troubled individuals. While understanding her political position, she remains resolute and carries the gravitas of royalty.
- Keywords
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- Magnanimous
- Resolute
- Compassionate
- Counselor
- Political Insight
- Talents
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- Royal dignity
- Political judgment
- Mediation skills
- Mental resilience
- Skills
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- Harem diplomacy
- Court etiquette
- Winning hearts
- Motivation
- To respond to the emperor's trust, ensure stability in the harem and detached palace, exercise her own influence, and maintain a peaceful environment.
History
- Backstory
- Ah Duo was raised as the emperor's milk-sister since the previous emperor's era. She became Virtuous Consort during the crown prince period, gave birth to a son but lost him in infancy, and was unable to conceive again afterward. Her role in the harem became limited, but at the emperor's request, she established residence in a detached palace outside the harem, fulfilling the role of the emperor's close aide and advisor there. In addition, contrary to her appearance, she possesses a handsome and resolute personality. In the detached palace, she secretly shelters and protects troubled individuals she knows well.
- Debut date
- September 26, 2012
- Work title
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Media type
- Novel
Death of Son
- Significant event
- Death of Son
- Description
- Gave birth to one son during her tenure as crown prince consort, but lost him in early childhood, and was unable to bear sons thereafter.
Move from Harem to Detached Palace
- Significant event
- Move from Harem to Detached Palace
- Description
- At the emperor's behest, as she could no longer be expected to bear sons, she left the harem to live in the detached palace and serve as advisor.
Protection of Troubled Individuals
- Significant event
- Protection of Troubled Individuals
- Description
- Secretly shelters survivors of clans like the Ko clan, etc., individuals who must leave the harem on the surface.
Relationships
Current Emperor
Raised as milk-siblings, has earned the emperor's trust as a counselor.
Jinshi
Best friend
Has long been concerned about her after she left the harem and maintains a close relationship with Ah Duo as the emperor's aide.
Consort Lishu
Ally
Understands and assists with the hardships of living in the harem, particularly showing empathy for the harsh treatment there.
Imperial Family
Imperial Family: unknown
Media appearances
The Apothecary Diaries
Novel / Supporting
September 26, 2012 Novel release
The Apothecary Diaries ~Maomao's Harem Mystery Notebook~
Manga / Supporting
June 2017 issue - Ongoing
The Apothecary Diaries (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
October 2023 - March 2024 Broadcast (Season 1)
Voice cast and creators
Yūko Kaida
- Voice actor
- Yūko Kaida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Natsu Hinata
- Creator name
- Natsu Hinata
- Role
- Original author
Tōko Shino
- Creator name
- Tōko Shino
- Role
- Character Designer
Emi Matsuda
- Creator name
- Emi Matsuda
- Role
- Illustrator
Natsu Hinata
- Creator name
- Natsu Hinata
- Role
- Writer
Shufunotomosha
- Creator name
- Shufunotomosha
- Role
- Publisher