華瑞月

Emperor's younger brother and Jinshi's original true identity

The emperor's younger brother and an enigmatic figure who pretends to be frail and acts in secret. While hiding Jinshi's true form, he demonstrates loyalty to the emperor and plays an important role in contributing to the stability of the rear palace and the empire.

Quotes

  • “I have no desire for the throne, but supporting the country is my mission.”
  • “The frail appearance is merely a disguise; few can discern the truth.”
  • “By acting in secret, I protect the empire's peace.”
  • “Loyalty and intrigue are two sides of the same coin.”
  • “My true identity must not be discovered easily.”

Trivia

  • Operates as Jinshi, but is actually the emperor's younger brother.
  • Pretends to be frail to lower the guard of those around him.
  • His real name and true appearance are kept strictly secret.
  • Involved in the birth of the Crown Prince to voluntarily lower his succession rank.
  • In volume 8, pressed a branding iron to his stomach as a show of will.

Alternate names

Kaizui 瑞（ズイ） 月（ユエ） 月の君 夜の君

Tags

Emperor's younger brother Jinshi's true identity Secret activities Rear palace Enigmatic figure Mystery

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Pretends to be frail and rarely appears in public; at official events such as festivals, he hides his face with deeply hanging bangs. He usually appears unwell, but in reality is robust with a height of 180cm.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Distinguishing features
  • Deeply hanging bangs that hide the face
  • Appearance pretending to be frail

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and composed personality capable of handling any situation, with a tenacious side that does not hesitate to use any means for his objectives. Outwardly behaves weakly, but harbors strong will and cunning, demonstrating loyalty to the emperor while serving as a touchstone to expose traitors in the rear palace.
Keywords
  • Calm and composed
  • Enigmatic
  • Secretive
  • Tenacious
  • Loyalty
  • Strategist
Talents
  • Strategy and schemes
  • Covert operations
  • Observation skills
Skills
  • Espionage
  • Disguise
  • Manipulation of hearts
Motivation
To stabilize the rear palace and maintain the empire's peace through adjustments to the imperial succession order, while securing his own safety and status.

History

Backstory
Born and raised as the emperor's younger brother, pretends to be frail and rarely appears publicly, secretly accomplishing important missions. Has orchestrated various schemes to identify rebellions and traitors in the rear palace and court, solidifying the emperor's rule.
Debut date
October 27, 2011
Work title
The Apothecary Diaries
Media type
Manga

Commencement of activities as Jinshi

Significant event
Commencement of activities as Jinshi
Description
While behaving as the frail imperial younger brother inside and outside the rear palace, secretly begins activities to test emperor's loyalty, expose traitors, and stabilize the rear palace.

Implying adjustment of imperial succession order

Significant event
Implying adjustment of imperial succession order
Description
Devotes efforts to the birth of the Crown Prince to voluntarily lower his own position in the succession.

Refusal of the throne in volume 8

Significant event
Refusal of the throne in volume 8
Description
Presses a branding iron to his own abdomen to declare his rejection of the throne.

Relationships

皇帝 / 僥陽

Sibling

Brothers. Rules the country as emperor, with Kaizui supporting as the younger brother.

安氏

Mother

Biological mother of the emperor and Kaizui.

Imperial family

Imperial family: leader

Media appearances

The Apothecary Diaries

Manga / Supporting

June 2017 issue - ongoing

The Apothecary Diaries (anime)

Anime / Supporting

October 2023 - March 2024 (Season 1) / January 2025 - July (Season 2)

Voice cast and creators

Toshihiko Sakurai

Voice actor
Toshihiko Sakurai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Drama CD version, TV anime version

Takeo Otsuka

Voice actor
Takeo Otsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Childhood roles, etc.

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

Natsu Hyūga

Creator name
Natsu Hyūga
Role
Writer

Shufu no Tomo-sha

Creator name
Shufu no Tomo-sha
Role
Publisher

Imagica Infos

Creator name
Imagica Infos
Role
Licensee

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