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Main Family's Spy
Her real name as Shisui, and a spy for the main branch of the Shi clan. A woman operating in secret in the rear palace with a complicated position. In reality, this is a disguise assumed by Consort Loulan herself.
Trivia
- Shisui is actually the form that Consort Loulan herself is impersonating.
- Has a complex history of faking her death and re-infiltrating as a eunuch.
- Also proficient in pharmacology and able to compound the 'Resurrection Drug'.
- Has a past of being raised under abuse from Shimei.
Alternate names
Shisui
Shisui
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Somewhat large-built for a woman, a full head taller than Maomao. Possesses first-class beauty in bone structure and features, but her makeup is plain and underwhelming. Likes insects and is knowledgeable about their ecology.
- Height
- Taller than Maomao
- Distinguishing features
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- Tall stature
- Good bone structure
- Likes insects
- Iconic items
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- Resurrection Drug (pre-compounded)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Mysterious
- Detailed personality
- Raised while being treated as a stepchild by Shimei and subjected to abuse due to circumstances of her birth. Carries out espionage missions methodically while harboring strong mental fortitude within. Knowledgeable in pharmacology, calm and composed. Meanwhile, harbors complex emotions toward family and kin.
- Keywords
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- Enigmatic
- Austere
- Calm and composed
- Patient
- Spy
- Extensive herbal knowledge
- Complex emotions
- Talents
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- Espionage
- Pharmacological knowledge
- Infiltration
- Skills
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- Drug compounding
- Information gathering
- Acting to fake one's own death
- Motivation
- Achieving espionage missions for the Shi Clan and personal survival
History
- Backstory
- Born as the previous emperor's illegitimate child, her biological mother died young. Entered the palace and operated as a spy for the Shi Clan in the rear palace. Treated as a stepchild by Shimei and abused, enduring a mentally harsh environment. Faked her own death and disappeared once, but re-infiltrated the rear palace as a eunuch and continues covert activities. After the subjugation of the Shi Clan, she was granted clemency and now lives secretly under Consort Aduo.
- Work title
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Media type
- Manga
Espionage in the Rear Palace
- Significant event
- Espionage in the Rear Palace
- Description
- Gathers intelligence in the rear palace for the Shi Clan and conducts important espionage.
Faking Her Own Death
- Significant event
- Faking Her Own Death
- Description
- Fakes her own death to protect herself and temporarily disappears.
Re-infiltration as a Eunuch
- Significant event
- Re-infiltration as a Eunuch
- Description
- Re-lurks in the rear palace under the guise of a eunuch and continues the Shi Clan's covert operations.
Pardoned After Shi Clan Subjugation
- Significant event
- Pardoned After Shi Clan Subjugation
- Description
- Originally in a position warranting execution, but granted special clemency considering her origins, and lives in secrecy.
Relationships
Unknown
Mother
Biological mother died young; she was the previous emperor's illegitimate child.
Shimei
Guardian
Stepmother. Treats her as a stepchild and subjects her to abuse.
Consort Loulan
Sibling
Half-sister. Consort Loulan is disguising herself as Shisui.
Maomao
Friend
Grew close within the rear palace and often acts together.
Shi Clan
Shi Clan: unknown
Media appearances
The Apothecary Diaries ~Maomao's Rear Palace Mystery-Solving Notebook~
Manga / Supporting
Ongoing
The Apothecary Diaries
Anime / Supporting
Aired 2023-2025
Voice cast and creators
Asami Seto
- Voice actor
- Asami Seto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime
Asami Seto
- Voice actor
- Asami Seto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama CD
Natsu Hinata
- Creator name
- Natsu Hinata
- Role
- Original author
Touko Shino
- Creator name
- Touko Shino
- Role
- Character designer
Touko Shino
- Creator name
- Touko Shino
- Role
- Illustrator