Loulan Consort
Consort known for her varied makeup and disguises
A consort famous in the inner palace for her disguises using makeup and clothing; she is the woman who kidnapped the protagonist Maomao from the inner palace. She is the daughter of the local magnate Shisho and has a political background.
Trivia
- Loulan Consort uses different makeup techniques in the inner palace, making it hard to recognize her as the same person.
- Loulan Consort kidnapped Maomao from the inner palace, and the reason is related to Maomao's abilities.
- Loulan Consort's disguises are also for political maneuvering and personal safety.
- Loulan Consort's real name is Zicui, and she sometimes lurks in the inner palace as Zicui.
- Loulan Consort has her father Shisho as a political backing and exerts influence in power struggles.
- Loulan Consort and Zicui are the same person, and this secret becomes a major turning point in the story.
Alternate names
Loulan Queen
子翠
ロウラン妃
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Frequently changes her makeup and outfits, altering her appearance often, but her bare face is relatively youthful and baby-faced. In the inner palace, she is characterized by flashy attire.
- Distinguishing features
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- Frequently changes makeup and outfits
- Baby-faced when makeup is removed
- Father is the local magnate Shisho
- Iconic items
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- Varied makeup tools
- Outfits in various styles
- Residence in the Pomegranate Palace of the inner palace
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Possesses political thoughtfulness and the traits of a schemer who skillfully utilizes the complex power struggles and positions in the inner palace. Outwardly elegant, but ruthlessly chooses any means for her goals. Does not hesitate to take forceful actions such as kidnapping Maomao from the inner palace.
- Keywords
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- Cunning
- Schemer
- Loves flashiness
- Independent-minded
- Cold-hearted
- Master of disguise
- Talents
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- Disguise techniques
- Makeup skills
- Political manipulation
- Persuasiveness
- Skills
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- Manipulation of power struggles within the inner palace
- Stealth actions
- Mastery of people's hearts
- Motivation
- Maintaining her own status, expanding political influence, and establishing position within the inner palace.
History
- Backstory
- Born as the daughter of Shisho, a powerful local magnate and high-ranking official. Her mother is Shenmei, who was a consort of the previous emperor. She entered the inner palace from the previous emperor's era and became the consort of the Pomegranate Palace after Ah Duo. As part of political maneuvering, she uses varied makeup and outfits to make her presence felt in the inner palace. She has influence such as kidnapping Maomao from the inner palace and taking her to her family home. She has regular relations with the emperor and is at the center of political maneuvering and power struggles.
- Debut date
- circa 2012
- Work title
- The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao Kidnapping Incident
- Significant event
- Maomao Kidnapping Incident
- Description
- The incident where she kidnapped Maomao, a lowly maid in the inner palace, and took her to her family home. It has a major impact on the story.
Appointment as Consort of Pomegranate Palace
- Significant event
- Appointment as Consort of Pomegranate Palace
- Description
- Became a high-ranking consort in the inner palace, replacing Ah Duo.
Varied Makeup and Disguises in the Inner Palace
- Significant event
- Varied Makeup and Disguises in the Inner Palace
- Description
- Uses changes in appearance to give different impressions to people inside and outside the inner palace, utilizing it for cunning maneuvers.
Relationships
Shisho
Father
Local magnate and high-ranking official. Father of Loulan Consort. He was bound to her mother Shenmei when she was bestowed upon him as a consort to his subordinate.
Shenmei
Mother
High-ranking consort of the previous emperor, wife of Shisho. Mother of Loulan Consort, with a strict and twisted personality.
Suiling (Zicui)
Sibling
Half-sister and court lady who conducts intelligence activities for the Shi clan. Loulan Consort operates in the inner palace disguised as Zicui.
Inner Palace
Inner Palace: unknown
Media appearances
The Apothecary Diaries
Manga / Supporting
2017 - Ongoing
The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Inner Palace Mystery Solving Notebook
Manga / Supporting
2017 - Ongoing
The Apothecary Diaries (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
October 2023 - March 2024 (Season 1) / January 2025 - July (Season 2)
Voice cast and creators
Asami Seto
- Voice actor
- Asami Seto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Natsuka Hyuuga
- Creator name
- Natsuka Hyuuga
- Role
- Original author
Toko Shino
- Creator name
- Toko Shino
- Role
- Character designer
Emi Matsuda
- Creator name
- Emi Matsuda
- Role
- Illustrator
Ikki Nanaho
- Creator name
- Ikki Nanaho
- Role
- Writer
Shufu no Tomo Sha / Imagica Infos / Square Enix / Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shufu no Tomo Sha / Imagica Infos / Square Enix / Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher