Fengxian

Maomao's mother and former courtesan of Verdigris House, master of Go and shogi

Maomao's mother, a former courtesan affiliated with the high-class pleasure house Verdigris House. Known as a master of Go and shogi, she was later bought out by Lakan.

Quotes

  • For Fengxian, Go and shogi are her sustenance for living and a part of her life.
  • Her love for Maomao became the power to overcome any difficulties.
  • Being bought out brought stability to her life.

Trivia

  • Possesses the skill to even defeat Lakan at Go.
  • After pregnancy, her status greatly declined and she became almost vegetative.
  • Even after being bought out, her family bonds remain deep.

Alternate names

フォンシェン Fengxian

Tags

pleasure quarter Verdigris House courtesan Go shogi mother clan Go master concubine

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman with the experience and demeanor of a long-time courtesan who became almost vegetative due to illness but retains a calm atmosphere.
Distinguishing features
  • Had a period in a vegetative state
  • Body weakened by the effects of long-term illness
Iconic items
  • Go board
  • Shogi board

Personality and abilities

Core personality
talented woman
Detailed personality
Possesses extremely high proficiency in Go and shogi, an intellectual talented woman who also deeply holds maternal affection. Also possesses the strength to endure without breaking in harsh environments.
Keywords
  • Go
  • shogi
  • maternal love
  • talented woman
  • strength
  • devoted
Talents
  • Go master
  • Shogi master
  • Strong maternal affection as a mother
Skills
  • Go instruction
  • Shogi instruction
  • Certain knowledge of medicinal herbs
Motivation
Ensuring her daughter Maomao's happiness and a stable life through being bought out

History

Backstory
A woman who once worked as a courtesan at the high-class brothel Verdigris House. She bore Maomao through her relationship with Lakan, but after pregnancy her value as a courtesan declined, and due to syphilis she became vegetative and was isolated. Later, through Maomao's scheming, she was bought out by Lakan.
Debut date
September 26, 2012
Work title
The Apothecary Diaries
Media type
Novel

Pregnancy and birth

Significant event
Pregnancy and birth
Description
Carried Maomao under Lakan's protection and fulfilled her role as a mother.

Vegetative state due to illness and isolation

Significant event
Vegetative state due to illness and isolation
Description
Lost her status as a concubine due to syphilis and was isolated in Verdigris House's annex.

Bought out by Lakan

Significant event
Bought out by Lakan
Description
Through Maomao's scheme, welcomed as Lakan's principal wife and bought out.

Relationships

Maomao

Child

Daughter. Bound by deep affection after navigating a complex mother-daughter relationship.

Lakan

Spouse

An existence close to a husband. Her protector and the man she loves.

Meimei

Best friend

Long-time acquaintances who know each other intimately. Disciple in Go and shogi, mutually supported each other during the buyout decision.

Verdigris House

Verdigris House: unknown

Media appearances

The Apothecary Diaries

Novel / Supporting

2012

The Apothecary Diaries ~Maomao's Rear Palace Mystery-Solving Handbook~

Manga / Supporting

2017-

The Apothecary Diaries

Anime / Supporting

2023-2024

Voice cast and creators

Hōko Kuwashima

Voice actor
Hōko Kuwashima
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Natsu Hyūga

Creator name
Natsu Hyūga
Role
Original author

Tōko Shino

Creator name
Tōko Shino
Role
Character designer

Emi Matsuda

Creator name
Emi Matsuda
Role
Illustrator

Shufu no Tomo Sha

Creator name
Shufu no Tomo Sha
Role
Publisher

Imagica Infos

Creator name
Imagica Infos
Role
Publisher

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Publisher

Shogakukan

Creator name
Shogakukan
Role
Publisher

Related goods

The Apothecary Diaries Official Illustration Collection

Item name
The Apothecary Diaries Official Illustration Collection
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular