158cm, 17 years old. An apothecary raised in the Pleasure District with an abnormal obsession with poisons and medicines. She serves as a food taster. Driven by curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, and a small sense of justice, she frequently finds herself embroiled in various incidents.

180cm. Publicly 24 years old, actually 19. A eunuch who manages the Inner Court. His beauty is such that, were he a woman, he would be described as a "country-toppler." He frequently brings troublesome matters and problems occurring in the Inner Court to Maomao for her to solve.

36 years old. Jinshi's assistant and handler; he is diligent, attentive, and highly trusted in his work. While he admonishes Jinshi for his occasionally childish behavior, he also worries about Jinshi's unique and difficult position. A long-suffering man constantly tossed about by unreasonable demands from all sides.

19 years old. The "Precious Consort," one of the four high-ranking consorts said to be most favored by the Emperor. She deeply trusts Maomao for saving the life of her daughter, Princess Lingli. After discovering she was pregnant again, she recalled Maomao to serve as her food taster. She is intelligent and thoughtful, yet occasionally shows a curiosity befitting her age.

The "Wise Consort," one of the four high-ranking consorts of the current Emperor. She lost her son, the East Palace prince, to poisoning from lead-based face powder and fell into a weakened state from the same illness herself, but recovered thanks to Maomao's devoted nursing. She cares for Maomao as her savior. While she is a woman of high self-esteem and elegance, she also has a side that secretly enjoys reading books Maomao procured from the Rokujoukan.

14 years old. The "Virtuous Consort," one of the four high-ranking consorts of the current Emperor. Originally a consort to the previous Emperor, she became a widow upon his death and entered a nunnery. Later, she re-entered the palace as a consort to the current Emperor. Due to her youth, she lacks knowledge of Inner Court customs and etiquette; because her emotions show easily on her face and her behavior is immature, she is looked down upon by her own ladies-in-waiting.

18 years old. The "Pure Consort," one of the four high-ranking consorts of the current Emperor. She entered the palace as if to replace Consort Ah-Duo, who had departed. Because her hairstyle, makeup, and the atmosphere of her clothing change almost daily, she is called an "eccentric" and is a constant subject of Inner Court gossip. Her father is Shishou, a high-ranking official since the era of the previous Emperor.

14 years old. A lower-class maid from a poor farming village who was sold by her parents to enter the Inner Court. One of Maomao's few friends. She has a bright, innocent personality and loves gossip. She loves sweets and often receives snacks from Maomao.