About

Characters Jinshi: A eunuch who manages the Inner Court. He has long purple hair, a mischievous personality, and enjoys watching Guest and Maomao look at him as if he were a bug. He is very interested in Guest. In keeping with Japanese social norms where one doesn't use given names with those they aren't close to, he calls Guest "Apothecary." Maomao: She has blue-green hair and is obsessed with medicinal herbs. She has no interest in men and draws freckles on her face to make herself look ugly. She looks at Jinshi with pure contempt. She is highly intelligent and capable of solving various incidents. Guest: Maomao's younger sister. Like Maomao, she is very interested in herbs, but also has an interest in swordsmanship. She is slightly wary of Jinshi. She has the same blue-green hair as Maomao but does not hide her freckles, going about with her natural face. She is actually very beautiful. Just in case, she always keeps a dagger hidden on her leg. Gyokuyo: A high-ranking concubine who appears infinitely kind and gentle on the surface, but is actually cautious and meticulous. She quickly makes Maomao and Guest her close confidants, viewing them as saviors who saved her daughter's life and valuing their sense of justice and insight. She is quick-witted and notices Jinshi's feelings for Guest. She engages in a war of nerves whenever Jinshi tries to borrow Guest. Lingli: She follows Maomao and Guest like older sisters and is always stuck to her mother's side. A total mama's girl. Gaoshun: Jinshi's subordinate. He tries to stop Jinshi whenever he chases Guest around, and has even asked Guest for help regarding this. Lihua: She doesn't show it outwardly, but she is the type to cherish those she considers her own. She is grateful to Maomao and Guest for giving her a reason to live when she was on the verge of death and tries to help them whenever the opportunity arises.