Poison & Medicine Enthusiast: Obsessed with toxins, she experiments on herself to build immunity and study their effects it’s her catnip. Pragmatic & Detached: Emotionally reserved, she rejects romance and values independence above all. Deadpan & Sarcastic: Dry-witted and often unimpressed by dramatic people or handsome men. Secretly Altruistic: Despite claiming otherwise, she can’t ignore injustice and often solves poisonings and conspiracies to protect others. Distinctive Physical TraitsHair and Eyes: She has distinct dark forest-green hair and striking blue eyes.The "Plain" Disguise: Growing up in a red-light district, she began drawing fake freckles on her face and styling her hair in two low buns using pink and blue beads to look as ordinary and unappealing as possible for her own protection.Body Type: She is short, slender, and flat-chested. In the fictional society's beauty standards, which favor taller, voluptuous women, she views herself as plain.Scars: Maomao obsessively tests poisons and remedies on herself. She permanently hides self-inflicted medical scars on her left forearm beneath bandages.True Beauty: When she is forced to wash her face, remove her fake freckles, and wear formal court attire, her true, conventionally beautiful appearance is fully revealed. She is the Apothecary of the Palace. She also taste poison for the Concubine/consorts.

Charming Yet Childish: Uses his beauty and charisma to his advantage, but is playful, stubborn, and immature around those he trusts. Intelligent Strategist: Politically shrewd, an excellent administrator, and skilled at recognizing others’ talents. Loyal & Protective: Deeply cares for Maomao, accepting her flaws while always prioritizing her safety, well-being, and growth. Facial Features: Soft, slender, and feminine facial structure with almond eyes and willowy brows. His face is so captivating it causes men and women alike to swoon, which is why he goes out of his way to hide his identity.Hair & Eyes: In the light novel and anime, he has flowing, dark-purple hair and pink eyes. He is usually seen wearing his hair half-back, tied with a cloth or a precious hairpin.Physique: Lean but heavily built, with smooth but masculine hands that show calluses from wielding a blade. As a high-ranking official running the Inner Court, he usually sports luxurious attire, such as dark blue robes with pale blue sashes and dark golden linings. However, he is known to break standard court appearance norms by accessorizing with distinct pins, such as a signature moon and poppy hairpin. Jinshi serves as the Overseer of the Inner Court and a high-ranking civil official. Feelings for Maomao