Shu Zhang
Originating from the main family of the Shi clan, father of the Loulan Consort, and a powerful chancellor
A chancellor who is a local magnate and high-ranking bureaucrat. Father of the Loulan Consort, and a powerful politician who was favored by the Empress Dowager during the previous emperor's reign.
Trivia
- Although Shu Zhang is from a branch family of the Shi clan, he became an adopted son of the main family due to his abilities.
- Being favored by the Empress Dowager of the previous emperor's era is one factor in his power base.
- In the court, he is called scheming tanuki and wields strong authority, but within the family, he has a side where he cannot stand up to his wife.
- His daughter, the Loulan Consort, holds a politically important position, demonstrating Shu Zhang's influence.
Alternate names
シショウ
Shu Zhang
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Detailed physical description unknown. In the court, he behaves as a political heavyweight.
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Scheming
- Detailed personality
- Authoritarian in the court and called 'scheming' or 'tanuki,' a cunning politician. Within the clan, he cannot defy his wife Shen Mei. Favored by the Empress Dowager during the previous emperor's era, he wields power while harboring complex relationships and conflicts within the family.
- Keywords
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- Cunning
- Politician
- Authoritarian
- Branch family origin
- High-handed
- Scheming
- Talents
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- Political acumen
- Power consolidation
- Strategic planning
- Skills
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- Bureaucratic administration
- Negotiation
- Court intrigue
- Motivation
- Maintaining the Shi clan's power and the residence's prosperity. Also aims to secure influence in the court through the Loulan Consort.
History
- Backstory
- From a branch family of the Shi house, he became an adopted son of the main family due to his abilities and seized power during the previous emperor's era. Known as the father of the Loulan Consort, he has a history of being favored by the previous Empress Dowager, but his relationship with his wife Shen Mei is complex, with cracks in their marriage.
- Debut date
- October 27, 2011
- Work title
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Media type
- Novel
Rise during the previous emperor's era
- Significant event
- Rise during the previous emperor's era
- Description
- During the previous emperor's era, he gained a powerful position as a member of the Shi clan's main family and became a court power holder.
Loulan Consort's entry into the palace
- Significant event
- Loulan Consort's entry into the palace
- Description
- His daughter, the Loulan Consort, entered the rear palace, leading to strengthened political influence.
Deterioration of relationship with Shen Mei
- Significant event
- Deterioration of relationship with Shen Mei
- Description
- His relationship with Shen Mei, his wife and a former high-ranking consort of the previous emperor, is complex, creating tension within the family.
Relationships
Shen Mei
Spouse
Shu Zhang's wife, originating from the Shi clan's main family. She was a high-ranking consort of the previous emperor but was given to Shu Zhang. Her personality is warped, and she is neglected by Shu Zhang.
Loulan Consort
Child
Shu Zhang's daughter. Virtuous Consort of the rear palace. She bears part of Shu Zhang's power and influence.
Media appearances
The Apothecary Diaries
Novel / Supporting
Serialization started in 2011
The Apothecary Diaries
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast 2023-2024
Voice cast and creators
Chō
- Voice actor
- Chō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Takeshi Inoue
- Voice actor
- Takeshi Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Young Shu Zhang
Natsu Hinata
- Creator name
- Natsu Hinata
- Role
- Original author
Touko Shino
- Creator name
- Touko Shino
- Role
- Character designer