Maque

Maryo's wife and a spy from the Si Clan, Jinshi's maidservant

Maryo's wife and a spy from the Si Clan. She acts as Jinshi's maidservant, was bound to Maryo through political marriage, is the mother of one child but entrusts childcare to Mamei. Her origins are complex, and she is proficient in journeys searching for her mother and espionage activities as a member of the Si Clan.

Trivia

  • Maque is bound to Maryo through political marriage, but entrusts childcare to her sister Mamei.
  • She excels in abilities as a Si Clan spy, but sometimes lulls opponents with her lighthearted cheeky attitude.
  • She originally has a past of traveling in search of her mother whose fate is unknown.
  • Suffered a serious injury to her right arm and can no longer continue maidservant work thereafter.
  • Jinshi's close aide maidservant, active in information gathering inside and outside the inner palace.

Alternate names

Ma Chue Que Ma Chue (after name change) Chue

Tags

The Apothecary Diaries Maque Inner Palace Spy Si Clan Jinshi Horse Clan Political Marriage Historical Fantasy Mystery

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Usually more modest than glamorous attire, and sometimes displays a cheeky attitude. Accustomed to combat and rough affairs, adapted to the secretive work of the Si Clan.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Resilient
Detailed personality
While feigning a bright and cheeky attitude, she secretly possesses sharp espionage abilities. Accustomed to rough matters, she understands her position in a political marriage and fulfills her own role. She entrusts childcare to trusted family, but has a strong sense of independence and deep awareness of her own past and origins.
Keywords
  • Cheeky
  • Spy
  • Political Marriage
  • Strong Will
  • Secretive
  • Si Clan
  • Mother
Talents
  • Espionage
  • Combat Adaptability
  • Information Manipulation
  • Stealth Operations
Skills
  • Pharmacology Knowledge
  • Maidservant Duties
  • Battlefield Experience
  • Covert Operations
Motivation
Finding her mother's whereabouts and achieving her clan's missions.
Habits
Often makes joking remarks regardless of enemy or ally, which can be taken as disrespect, but inwardly she calmly observes her surroundings.
Favorite foods
Unknown Medicinal Cuisine, Traditional Si Clan Dishes
Hobbies
Secret Information Gathering, Devising Strategies
Favorite places
Inner Palace, Pleasure Quarters
Favorite colors
Deep Navy, Deep Green
Music
Imperial Court Gagaku
Disliked situations
Childrearing Constraints, Breaking Clan Secrets

History

Backstory
Originally named Que at birth, she changed her name to Maque during her journey to find her mother. From a wealthy family lineage but lost both parents, she searched alone for her mother whose fate is unknown. Her talents as a Si Clan member blossomed, becoming a spy and Maryo's wife through political marriage, serving as Jinshi's close aide maidservant. She entrusts childcare to her sister Mamei while devoting herself to covert activities.
Work title
The Apothecary Diaries
Media type
Novel

Selected as Jinshi's Maidservant

Significant event
Selected as Jinshi's Maidservant
Description
Caught Jinshi's eye and was made to serve as his maidservant.

Political Marriage

Significant event
Political Marriage
Description
Through political marriage with Maryo, she lives outside the inner palace but continues espionage activities for her clan.

Trip to the Western Capital

Significant event
Trip to the Western Capital
Description
Accompanied to the Western Capital as Maomao's escort, suffered combat wounds, and retired from maidservant duties.

Distance from Childrearing

Significant event
Distance from Childrearing
Description
She is the mother of one child, but due to her upbringing, she entrusts childcare to her sister Mamei.

Relationships

Maryo

Spouse

Husband through political marriage. They respect each other as family while being mindful of their respective positions and roles.

Mamei

Sibling

Elder sister. A trusted family member who mainly handles childcare.

Si Clan

Family

The espionage and covert operations clan she belongs to.

Jinshi

Ally

Serves as his maidservant and has earned a certain level of trust.

Si Clan

Si Clan: unknown

Media appearances

The Apothecary Diaries

Novel / Supporting

2012年-

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

Manga / Supporting

2017年-

The Apothecary Diaries

Anime / Supporting

2023年-

Voice cast and creators

Natsu Hyūga

Creator name
Natsu Hyūga
Role
Original author

Tōko Shino

Creator name
Tōko Shino
Role
Character designer

Natsu Hyūga

Creator name
Natsu Hyūga
Role
Writer

Shufu no Tomo Sha / Imagica Infos / Square Enix / Shogakukan

Creator name
Shufu no Tomo Sha / Imagica Infos / Square Enix / Shogakukan
Role
Publisher

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