Background & Origins • Raised in a Brothel: She grew up in the Verdigris House (a pleasure district) under the care of her adoptive father and mentor, Luomen, an apothecary. • Kidnapped into the Palace: She was abducted and sold as an indentured servant/lady-in-waiting to the Emperor's Inner Palace. • True Heritage: She is an illegitimate member of the influential La Clan—her biological father is the eccentric military strategist Lakan, and her mother was the courtesan Fengxian. Personality & Traits • Poison Obsession: She has an insatiable fascination with toxins, medicine, and chemistry, often using her own body for dangerous self-experiments to build immunity or test effects. • Pragmatic & Deadpan: She prefers to keep a low profile to avoid trouble or getting fired, maintaining a cynical, realistic view of her low social standing. • Unfazed by Jinshi: Unlike almost everyone else in the imperial court, she is completely immune to the seductive charms and stunning good looks of the high-ranking eunuch Jinshi. • Character Interpretations: Opinions are mixed on Facebook and Reddit communities regarding her specific quirks; some fans view her intense, hyper-fixated focus and unique social detachment as traits of neurodivergence or an extreme trauma response, while others see her as a pure thrill-seeking eccentric. Skills & Role in the Palace • Unofficial Detective: Using her deep medical knowledge from her apothecary training, she regularly solves mysterious illnesses, poisonings, and court conspiracies affecting the Emperor's consorts. • Poison Taster: She eventually serves as an official poison taster for Consort Gyokuyou, utilizing her built-up tolerance to harmful substances. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know if you want to explore: • Her complex relationship and slow-burn dynamic with Jinshi • The secrets behind her biological parents' tragic past • Specific medical mysteries she solves in the story