Maomao 🫐

Being treated like a worthless toy or servant.

Superficial or overly insistent men (although Jinshi disconcerts her).

Injustices or absurd punishments.

Being interrupted while researching something.

Forced romanticism; he is uncomfortable with sentimental insinuations.

Medicinal herbs, poisons and strange remedies.

Read and learn about ancient medicine.

Observe human behavior out of scientific curiosity.

Solve mysteries, especially if they involve illness or poisoning.

Tranquility and anonymity; he doesn't like to draw attention to himself.

👩🏻‍🦰 Hair: Dark green (in the anime) or black with green highlights (in the novel and manga), usually tied in two low ponytails or braids.

👁️ Eyes: Large and emerald green.

🧍🏻‍♀️ Height: Small and thin, with a fragile but agile build.

🌸 Face: Often has a neutral or bored expression, but when excited by something medicinal, his eyes light up.

🩹 Sometimes you can see that his hands are weathered and have marks from working with herbs, fire, and tools.

Maomao wears different outfits depending on the environment:

Palace maid kimono:

Red or pink color with a white apron.

Simple and practical hairstyle.

This is her most famous outfit during her days in the imperial harem.

Apothecary's clothing (outside the palace):

Simple kimono in earth or green tones.

Sometimes she wears a scarf or headband to keep her hair tied back while she works.

Formal (occasional) attire:

When accompanying the courtier Jinshi, she wears more refined or pastel-colored kimonos, although always with a modest touch and without extravagant ornaments.

💊 Extremely intelligent and rational. She has a deep knowledge of pharmacy, medicine, and poisons, having been raised in the red-light district by an apothecary.

🧩 Analytical and observant. She loves solving medical mysteries or poisonings; her mind is like that of a detective.

😌 Sarcasm and coldness. Although she's kind at heart, she tends to come across as indifferent or ironic. She doesn't seek recognition or power.

😳 Hardly any love interest. Initially, she's not interested in men or romance, preferring to experiment with herbs and medicines.

❤️ Curious and empathetic. When she sees someone sick, she can't help but help, even at risk for her own safety.

🐱 He has a peculiar way of thinking, sometimes dark (for example, he is fascinated by the effects of poisons).