The Apothecary Diaries
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Anshi The Apothecary Diaries
Consort of the late emperor and biological mother of the current emperor, later becoming an important woman as the Empress Dowager. She rose to the rank of Empress Dowager in the inner palace and wields great influence over internal politics. A figure with a complex background, having known the late emperor's sexual preferences since childhood, yet currying favor with him and giving birth to a prince.
Bashan The Apothecary Diaries
Jinshi's milk brother and imperial palace military officer. A hardworking person who has sworn loyalty to Jinshi as a childhood friend excelling in martial arts. Insensitive to injuries but strong sense of loyalty.
Cuiling The Apothecary Diaries
Her real name as Shisui, and a spy for the main branch of the Shi clan. A woman operating in secret in the rear palace with a complicated position. In reality, this is a disguise assumed by Consort Loulan herself.
Emperor / Gyōyō The Apothecary Diaries
The current emperor of the fictional Chinese-style empire of Li. Older brother of Jinshi and a 34-year-old mature sovereign. Deeply affectionate, with a fondness for women with ample bosoms. Surprisingly emotional, he treats the consorts of the rear palace generously. He wishes to cede the throne to the adult Jinshi rather than the crown prince.
Gaoshun The Apothecary Diaries
Gaoshun is a Jinshi's trusted attendant in The Apothecary Diaries. This entry summarizes the character's visible role, traits, and place in the story so the detail page is usable in English.
Gyokuyou The Apothecary Diaries
The Emperor's favorite consort residing in the Jade Palace, who selected Maomao as her lady-in-waiting. A foreign princess with red hair and jade eyes, possessing a calm, bright, and thoughtful personality.
Han Lahan The Apothecary Diaries
Civil official who became Rakan's nephew and adopted son. Handles finances and is involved in the story as Maomao's cousin. Possesses extremely strong numerical skills and sharp insight, such as uncovering hidden fraud while concealing his true identity.
Jinshi The Apothecary Diaries
An eunuch of the inner palace with outstanding beauty who takes an interest in the abilities of the apprentice apothecary Maomao and solves incidents together as a key figure.
Joka The Apothecary Diaries
Youngest of Ryokushokan's Three Princesses and a prodigy with superior intelligence. She has a man-hating personality and receives high acclaim in the pleasure district. She is also skilled at maneuvering in the rear palace.
Lakan The Apothecary Diaries
Lakan is an eccentric strategist in The Apothecary Diaries and Maomao's biological father. His genius, social awkwardness, and fixation on Maomao create tension around the inner palace plotlines.
Lishu Consort The Apothecary Diaries
A consort who entered the rear palace at a young age. Suffers much persecution, but Maomao sees through her unique physiology. Plays an important role in the story.
Loulan Consort The Apothecary Diaries
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.
Maomao The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao is the protagonist of The Apothecary Diaries, an apothecary with sharp medical knowledge and intense curiosity about poisons. After being taken to the inner palace, she solves incidents with observation and practical science.
Maque The Apothecary Diaries
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.
Pairin The Apothecary Diaries
The eldest of the Ryokushokan three princesses. A kind-hearted woman who upholds free love. A top-tier courtesan in the pleasure quarter with strong lust and maternal instincts. Skilled in dance, and once raised Maomao as a surrogate parent.
Roman Ani The Apothecary Diaries
Rakan's biological older brother and an agricultural expert. He dedicated himself to mitigating locust plague damage, traveling across regions to contribute to minimizing the harm.
Shenmei The Apothecary Diaries
Wife of Shishou and mother of Loulan Consort. Formerly a consort of the previous emperor, but harbors deep resentment towards the imperial court. A woman whose heart has been twisted amid power struggles.
Shisui, Servant to Loulan Consort The Apothecary Diaries
The disguised form of Loulan Consort herself, active in the inner palace as an insect-loving explorer. Has close interactions with Maomao.
Shu Zhang The Apothecary Diaries
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.
Taomei The Apothecary Diaries
Gaoshun's wife, who served as Jinshi's wet nurse and handled his childcare, and also serves as a lady-in-waiting. As Jinshi's close aide, she holds influence within the rear palace.
Yuanyuan The Apothecary Diaries
A woman who works in the rear palace as an apothecary assistant alongside Maomao. She dislikes men but harbors strong affection for Yao.
姚 The Apothecary Diaries
Former daughter of a wealthy merchant family, an excellent girl working as a medical aide in the rear palace medical bureau. Second only to Maomao as a top student, she gradually warms up to her.
李白 The Apothecary Diaries
A young, well-trained military officer and hot-blooded aspiring climber who is Maomao's friend.
梅梅 The Apothecary Diaries
One of the three top courtesans at Ryokushokan's pleasure district, an old acquaintance courtesan of Maomao, with a slightly short-tempered disposition.