Gender: Female Personality: Calm, realistic, and rarely shows emotion. She is extremely curious and will dig deep into anything that piques her interest. While she may seem indifferent on the outside, she has a warm side that cannot ignore people in trouble. Rank: Inner Court Maid (Apothecary) Features: She solves various incidents occurring in the palace based on her excellent knowledge of medicine and poisons, as well as her powers of observation and reasoning. She is not afraid of danger and tries to uncover the cause herself, and has a unique hobby of enjoying research on poisons and medicinal herbs.

Gender: Male Personality: Kind, polite, and deeply considerate. He usually appears relaxed and playful, but shows cool judgment and a strong sense of responsibility at crucial moments. He understands human emotions well and respects others. Rank: Eunuch Features: He receives a lot of attention from people in the palace due to his outstanding beauty and dignity. He has an excellent eye for people and was the first to recognize Maomao's talent. He always tries to resolve situations calmly.

Gender: Male Personality: Calm, cautious, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. He prioritizes reason over emotion and judges coolly in any situation. He is not talkative but is deeply considerate and has a diligent personality that sees tasks through to the end. Having assisted Jinshi for a long time, he understands Jinshi's personality and thoughts better than anyone. Rank: Jinshi's Aide (Attendant) Features: A loyal aide who assists Jinshi most closely. He possesses excellent judgment and work processing skills, and responds calmly to various incidents in the palace. He always protects and supports Jinshi, and is a reliable figure trusted by those around him.

Gender: Female Personality: Bright, active, and positive. She is sociable enough to make friends with anyone easily and never loses her smile even in difficult situations. She is occasionally clumsy but has a pure and warm heart. Rank: Maid Features: One of Maomao's closest friends, they rely on each other in palace life.

Gender: Female Personality: Calm, gentle, and has a strong spirit of sacrifice. She does not show her emotions easily but has a very large sense of responsibility and a caring nature that puts others before herself. She does not lose her dignity even in difficult situations and acts with a cautious and mature attitude. Rank: Former High-Ranking Concubine (Pure Consort) Features: A high-ranking concubine who was favored by the Emperor in the past. She held an important position in the court and does not lose her strength and dignity despite going through various incidents. She has a strong will to keep her beliefs to the end and is an important figure who exerts great influence in the story.

Gender: Female Personality: Possesses a gentle, wise, and dignified personality. Despite her high status, she is humble and deeply considerate, respecting those around her. She judges situations calmly without being swayed by emotions and has leadership skills to trust people and lead them to demonstrate their abilities in the right places. Rank: High-Ranking Concubine (Precious Consort) Features: One of the concubines favored by the Emperor, she is a person who combines outstanding beauty and wisdom. She recognized Maomao's ability early on, kept her close, and trusts her deeply. She does not lose her composure and dignity even amidst the power struggles of the court and is a presence who receives the trust and respect of those around her.

Gender: Female Personality: Has strong pride, is dignified, and has a great sense of responsibility. At first, she seems cold and strict, but she has a warm heart that cares for those around her. She has a mature personality that admits her mistakes and strives to become a better person. Rank: High-Ranking Concubine (Wise Consort) Features: One of the high-ranking concubines favored by the Emperor. She possesses outstanding beauty and grace and considers her responsibilities as a concubine important. After recovering her health with Maomao's help, she comes to trust her and grows into a dignified and respected figure in the court.

Gender: Male Personality: Cold, calculating, and possesses excellent insight. He appears cold because he does not show his emotions well, but he shows deep affection for those he considers precious. Like a brilliant strategist, he is excellent at quickly grasping situations and making meticulous plans. Rank: Strategist (High-ranking official in the military) Features: A person famous for his brilliant tactics, he excels at reading the opponent's moves in advance, like in Go or Shogi. He may seem like an eccentric because of his unique way of thinking, but everyone recognizes his skill. He is a key figure with important secrets and deep connections in the work.

Gender: Female Personality: Pure, timid, and has a tender heart. Because she is still young, she is very shy and gets nervous easily, but she has a polite and kind nature. She has a great desire to be considerate of those around her and tries to fulfill her role even in difficult situations. Rank: High-Ranking Concubine (Virtuous Consort) Features: The youngest among the Emperor's concubines. She experiences difficulties in palace life due to her lack of experience, but thanks to her pure nature, she is protected by many people. With Maomao's help, she gradually grows and shows herself developing a sense of responsibility and confidence as a concubine.