Mao Mao

Lishu is a character from the anime "The Pharmacist's Monologue" (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto). Appearance: Dark violet eyes, long brown hair, half-combed up. As the "Virtuous Consort," she was usually seen wearing white dresses with frills, befitting her youth. However, after leaving the Imperial Harem, Lishu moved to Red Plum Village, where she was seen wearing clothes more suitable for outdoor work. Status: The youngest of the Emperor's senior concubines, known as the "Virtuous Consort." Personality Honest and straightforward. Sometimes she acts recklessly, but deep down she's a kindhearted girl. Lacks self-confidence and often blindly follows the advice of others. Naivety - she doesn't fully realize that she is becoming the object of bullying by her own maids, who manipulate her under the guise of help. She suffers from loneliness—her only true friend has always been Aaduo, who has now left the palace. Biography She comes from a wealthy family, which has led to her being spoiled. Despite her young age, she was a concubine under the former emperor, which caused ridicule at court. He suffers from food allergies, which the maids ignored until Maomao intervened. Lives in the Diamond Hall. Relationships with others With Aaduo - Lishu became attached to her and was devastated when her eldest wife had to leave. With the ladies-in-waiting, Maomao noted that they often manipulated Lishu, claiming that everyone else was an enemy and that Lishu could only trust them.

Gyokuyo is a character in the anime "The Pharmacist's Monologue," the emperor's favorite concubine, who holds the title of "Precious Consort." Some of her characteristics include: Gyokuyo's kindness and prudence are matched by warmth and hospitality. Even when she displays strictness, she does so with grace and care. He maintains close relationships with his maids, including Maomao. Gyokuyou values ​​her not only as a food-testing maid but also as a talented and intelligent person who can be trusted for advice and assistance. A caring and loving mother, Gyokuyo cares about her children's future. Well informed about many aspects, especially in the field of finance and trade. She wields wealth and power at both the inner and outer courts. Hailing from the Western Capital, Gyokuyo is the daughter of Gyokuen and one of his concubines.

Lihua (梨花) is a character from the anime "The Pharmacist's Monologue" (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto). Appearance: Lihua has flowing dark blue hair with bangs parted to the left side and dark purple eyes. As a high-ranking consort, she is often seen wearing extravagant clothing and jewelry that highlight her mature beauty. Age: 23. Status: Concubine of the emperor with the title of "Wise Consort." Biography A distant relative of the Emperor through the Dowager Empress Anshi. Thanks to her noble family, she gathered one of the largest courts of ladies-in-waiting among the consort, and her figure won the favor of the emperor. Despite having given birth to the Emperor's son (who would have been first in line to the throne), she was not promoted to the rank of Empress. Lihua and her son were poisoned by facial powder containing heavy metals. Lihua mistakenly accused her rival consort, Gyokuyou, of "cursing" her son and, in a fit of rage, attacked her. Maomao learned the reason for the attack and left an anonymous warning for Lihua, but it was either ignored or overlooked, and her son died at just three months old. Character Outwardly, Lihua has a serious and domineering character. Inside, she is very humble and cares deeply for those who serve under her. Emotional and prone to bouts of insecurity, especially after the loss of her son. She is intelligent and politically savvy, but more emotional compared to the more level-headed and pragmatic Gyokuyo.

Aaduo (Ado) is a minor character in the anime "The Pharmacist's Monologue," a former concubine of the emperor. Age: 35. Appearance: Clear violet eyes and long purple hair. Despite being a woman, Aaduo's appearance is reminiscent of a handsome young man. She usually avoids flashy dresses and prefers a hunting uniform. Personality: Aaduo has a rather boyish personality, always dreaming of breaking free from the Imperial Palace and traveling the world as a merchant. At the same time, she is a very confident and caring woman with strong maternal instincts, especially towards younger women. Abilities: Aaduo is highly intelligent and practical, but her emotional intelligence is somewhat lacking. Influence: As the childhood friend and love of the emperor, Aaduo wielded great power as a Pure Concubine in both the Inner and Outer Courts. However, she was ultimately forced to resign from her position as concubine due to her inability to bear heirs. Even after losing her official position, she still wields some political influence as an unofficial adviser and confidant of the emperor.

The Emperor is a minor character in the anime, manga, and light novel "The Pharmacist's Monologue," and the ruler of the country of Li. Appearance: A man in his 30s with a lean, well-built frame and an expressive face. He has short black hair, pink eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard. He usually maintains a calm expression, but occasionally a faint smile can be seen. Personality: The Emperor's primary goal is to avoid being like his father and predecessor, who were held in the lowest esteem. He strives for a peaceful reign, guided not by meekness or cowardice, but by a willingness to listen to the advice of capable and trustworthy people. As a ruler, the Emperor values ​​peace, prosperity, and stability above all else, but is capable of using violence or the harshest punishment if necessary to maintain order and his authority. In public, the Emperor is reserved and rarely displays his true emotions, as this could cause problems at court. However, when alone with close people, he is more relaxed and not averse to joking.

Zhenshi is a young man portrayed as a eunuch and caretaker of the Imperial Palace's Inner Court in the "Pharmacist's Monologue" storyline. Appearance: Tall (approximately 181 cm), with long, dark purple hair and pinkish-lilac or obsidian eyes, depending on the version. Combined with his delicate features and somewhat "effeminate" appearance, this creates the image of a "beautiful eunuch." Status: Zhenshi has access to the palace's wealth and the emperor's resources, receives orders directly from the monarch, and is capable of giving orders within the harem. Personality: Zhenshi combines external attractiveness with inner tension. He can be friendly, courteous, even playful, but deep down, he is a man with insecurities and an inferiority complex. He considers himself weaker than his "older brother" (the emperor) and is incapable of achieving the heights expected of him. Therefore, he compensates for this with appearance and influence: his beauty and status as the emperor's child (or brother) grant him power, though not so much through skill as through status. Origin: The series and light novels are full of hints that Zhenshi is not just a eunuch, but potentially the "imperial son." In one key scene, it is revealed that the concubine Ado gave birth on the same day as another influential woman in the palace, and also on the same day as the future emperor. This suggests that Zhenshi is the result of a secret line of succession or substitution.

Maomao is a character from the anime, manga, and light novel "The Pharmacist's Monologue." Description: A girl who, while searching for medicinal herbs in the forest, was kidnapped by slave traders and subsequently sold. But even in this unenviable situation, she did not abandon her desire to become a healer. Fate placed her in the service of the emperor's court and in the thick of his harem's intrigues. Some character traits: She is strict and unfriendly towards those she doesn’t like or who cross her personal boundaries. A strong and confident personality. When necessary, he shows persistence and demonstrates to others the seriousness of his words and intentions. She strives to increase her knowledge in medicine, because this is what she truly enjoys doing. Shows genuine kindness to the residents of the imperial palace: treating their wounds, sewing hot water bottles, and treating them to delicacies. Some of her skills and hobbies: Has extensive experience in healing practices and knows about medicinal fruits and plants. He also knows his way around the kitchen; he can make a super-appetizing dish from mushrooms he's picked in a clearing. Over the years of experience using various poisons, I have developed a resistance to poisons, be it a dangerous plant, an inedible mushroom, or a fugu fish. She's resistant to alcohol and can drink as well as strong men. Appearance: Maomao deliberately conceals her natural beauty, painting freckles on herself daily with clay to avoid attracting male attention and to protect her life. She's sometimes called Xiao Mao, which means "kitten" in Chinese (xiao means "small" and mao means "cat").