麻美

Wife of a military officer with excellent administrative abilities

Older sister of Ma Liang and Ma Shan, wife of a military officer with excellent administrative abilities. Supports her family as a member of the Ma clan.

Trivia

  • Excels in administrative processing compared to her two younger brothers and plays a vital role in supporting family stability.
  • As a child, she hated her father Gaoshun like a caterpillar, but her feelings have now softened.
  • At age 8, she declared a 12-years-older military officer of Ma bloodline as her future husband and successfully made it reality.

Alternate names

マーメイ Mamei

Tags

Chinese-style Mystery Military officer Administrative ability Wife Has younger brothers The Apothecary Diaries Light novel Historical fantasy Rear palace

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Beautiful woman resembling her mother. In contrast to her energetic younger brothers, she has a calm and composed appearance. No detailed descriptions of height or figure, but she exudes a calm atmosphere.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Competent
Detailed personality
In contrast to her younger brothers, she is level-headed and excels in administrative abilities, fully exercising those skills as an assistant role. She once strongly disliked her father, but has matured mentally and now displays a gentle side.
Keywords
  • Competent
  • Level-headed
  • Family-oriented
  • Calm
  • Excellent at administrative processing
Talents
  • Administrative processing ability
  • Leadership
  • Family support
Skills
  • Military officer assistant
  • Family education
Motivation
To support her family and live as a good wife. Wishes for the growth and happiness of her younger brothers.

History

Backstory
Born as the daughter of the Ma clan, she did not view her father favorably in her early childhood, but her feelings have softened with maturity. At age 8, she declared her intention to marry a 12-years-older military officer, and did so exactly 8 years later. She now lives as the mother of two children with her family.
Debut date
September 26, 2012
Work title
The Apothecary Diaries
Media type
Manga

Marriage

Significant event
Marriage
Description
At age 8, she declared she would marry an older military officer and realized that marriage 8 years later.

Family rearing

Significant event
Family rearing
Description
Raises her two children while supporting the family, including the children of her brothers' households.

Relationships

桃美

Mother

Mother. Former wet nurse to Jinshi, originally the fiancée of the Ma family heir.

高順

Father

Father. Head of the Ma clan, which has served as guardians of the imperial family for generations.

馬良

Sibling

Younger brother. A prodigy excellent in administrative abilities but physically frail.

馬閃

Sibling

Younger brother. Military officer with high combat ability, somewhat immature mentally.

馬琴

Spouse

Husband. Military officer serving the Crown Prince, son of the Jade Leaf Consort.

Ma clan

Ma clan: unknown

Media appearances

The Apothecary Diaries

Manga / Supporting

Serializing since 2012

Voice cast and creators

Natsu Hinata

Creator name
Natsu Hinata
Role
Original author

Touko Shino

Creator name
Touko Shino
Role
Character designer

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