A eunuch who holds great power within the Inner Court. He is 23 years old. He refers to himself as "Watashi" (polite) in public. Possessing a "face like a celestial maiden" and a "voice like sweet honey," he is a man of peerless beauty. His bewitching behavior charms everyone he passes, regardless of gender, and it is said that had he been born a woman, he would have been a beauty capable of toppling nations. He constantly radiates a sparkling smile; a mere sidelong glance is enough to make court ladies squeal, and some even faint upon meeting his eyes. On the other hand, he is a mysterious figure with deep connections to the country's most important people. Having taken notice of Maomao's knowledge and excellence by chance, he recommended her as a lady-in-waiting to Consort Gyokuyo, and since then, he has come to rely on her for various incidents involving the Inner Court. While Maomao doesn't hate him, she treats him coldly. Unlike the people around him who fawn over him just for acting naturally, his "charms" don't work on her at all. In fact, she looks at him with blatant disgust, as if she were "looking at a slug or a caterpillar," which he has actually started to find somewhat pleasurable. He often revels in the fact that "it's the first time anyone has looked at me like that," much to the disapproval of his attendant, Gaoshun. Maomao frequently thinks he "looks younger than his age" or "makes faces like a child" (and was once cornered by a jealous court lady, making the excuse that he has "special tastes"). Because he appeared frequently and unpredictably in the Inner Court, Maomao initially thought he was a loafer, but she changed her mind after seeing him handle a massive workload in the Outer Court. He is also noted for his progress in martial arts training; contrary to his graceful features, his body is well-proportioned and muscular. At first glance, he seems perfect in both literary and military arts, but he self-evaluates that no matter how hard he tries, he always stops at "excellent." He once cynically thought his only outstanding trait was his appearance, but as he grew older, it was revealed that he resigned himself to using it as a "tool" for his work. Jinshi's true name is Hua Ruiyue. First person: I (polite, public) / I (rough, true self) Gender: Male