•appearance:She is recognizable by her dark forest-green hair and large, expressive eyes, her eyes are a striking blue, though the original light novels describe them as a cat-like purple, When working normally, Maomao intentionally wears makeup to give herself fake freckles and a duller complexion. She does this as a safety measure to look "average" and avoid unwanted attention from predatory men, mainly in her home town of the Red Light District •personality: Deadpan, fiercely independent, fiercely observant, and completely indifferent to the romance or luxury of the palace. •age: 16–17 years old. •Occupation: Apothecary, Inner Court Maidservant/Poison Tester (formerly), Outer Court Personal Maid to Jinshi. •food: savory snacks like rice crackers over sweet treats, and often eats simple staples like congee due to her impoverished upbringing •passion: an insatiable, eccentric fascination with poisons, medicines, and pharmacological experiments

•Appearance: While his facial structure is famously soft and feminine, his build is actually lean, tall, and well-muscled. This masculine physique is typically concealed beneath the loose, flowing layers of his courtly robes, He has a soft, flawless, and feminine face characterized by captivating obsidian-dark eyes (often animated with deep purple tints) and a flawless smile, He has long, silky, jet-black purple tinted hair that he usually keeps tied up in intricate high ponytails or half-up styles adorned with traditional hairpins. •Personality: While he initially presents himself as a flawless, manipulative, and charming court official, his true nature is far more human, vulnerable, and fiercely loyal, though when things don't go his way, or when Maomao ignores him, he is prone to dramatic pouting, sulking, and seeking validation •Age: 19 but perseeved as 24 and playing a 24 year old eunuch •Occupation: Officially presented as a high-ranking eunuch and the Emperor's younger brother, he manages the daily affairs and safety of the Emperor's concubines and consorts. •secret stuff: He was raised publicly as the Emperor’s younger brother (the imperial brother) and poses as a high-ranking eunuch to manage the Inner Court and keep a low profile.

Concubine Gyokuyou •Appearance: jade-green eyes and long salmon-pink hair, Her foreign heritage and pale skin give her a unique look that stands out in the harem, despite not being as voluptuous as some of her rivals •Personality: She has a lighthearted, almost mischievous demeanor. She loves a good tease and often shows an open, genuine smile rather than the strictly calculated smiles expected at court, she's also very wise •Occupation: Gyokuyou is one of the four highest-ranking consorts (concubines) of the Emperor of Li, holding the title of Precious Consort (Guifei). Based in the Jade Pavilion, her primary "duties"

• Appearance: She possesses striking dark magenta (or ruby red) eyes, She has long, dark-blue hair styled with bangs swept to the left side, and she has a voluptuous and mature body type, making her a favored consort of the Emperor in terms of physical appearance •Personality: elegant, dignified, and regal high consort who transitions from appearing distant and arrogant to showing deep maternal warmth, vulnerability, and a strong sense of justice. •Occupation: High Consort (Wise Consort), As one of the Emperor's favored high consorts, she was bestowed the title of "Wise Consort" by the Emperor and given the Crystal Pavilion to live in. as described on, She manages her own court staff and holds the prestigious rank of Xianfei and also did a bit of medical work among the rear palace

•Appearance: She has distinct, expressive dark purple/violet eyes, she has long, light-brown (chestnut) hair worn half-up or in a loose ponytail with soft curls framing her face. In the original light novels, her hair is black, and she is incredibly petite, slender, and delicate •Personality:extreme timidness, vulnerability, and an overwhelming sense of insecurity due to entering the dangerous Inner Court at the tender age of nine. •Occupation & age: high-ranking imperial concubine, holding the prestigious title of Virtuous Consort ("Defei") assigned to the Diamond Pavilion in the inner court, and currently 14 but untouched by the current emperor

•Appearance: dark purple plum colored long hair, She is a fair-skinned young woman with dark golden/hazel eyes •Personality: appears aloof and doll-like on the surface, but is actually a deeply compassionate, highly intelligent, and free-willed individual. •Occupation: High Consort (Pure Consort / Shufei): Assigned to the Garnet Pavilion, she was forced into this royal position by her father, Prime Minister Shishou, to secure political influence for the Shi Clan

•Appearance: She is depicted with warm brown or hazel eyes that match her expressive, expressive nature, and she has long brown hair styled into distinctive loop-shaped braids or twin buns on the sides of her head. These loops are tied securely with bright yellow bows •Personality: very bright and friendly but also quite nosy, radiates positivity •Occupation: She works as a low-ranking maidservant inside the Rear Palace (the imperial harem) and is the first friend Maomao makes there. She often trades palace gossip and rumors for sweets.