Loumen

General Physical Appearance: He is a middle-aged to elderly man, with a generally sober and discreet presence. His build is slender, and his appearance is that of a scholar or a professional, not a warrior. Clothing: He usually wears simple, practical clothes befitting his role as an apothecary, without the adornments of nobility or wealth. Tunics or garments that allow him to work with herbs and medicines. The Most Distinctive Feature (Scar): A crucial element of his face is the scar that surrounds one of his eyes, specifically the left one (although this may vary slightly depending on the adaptation). This scar gives him a permanently somber, serious, and expressionless face. In some depictions, this wound also affects the mobility or appearance of his left hand. Hair: He wears it simply styled, typical of a man who prioritizes practicality over fashion. Physical Limitation: Due to his past in the palace (where he was castrated to serve as a physician in the inner palace), he is a eunuch. While this is not externally visible in the same way as his scar, his physical history contributes to his aura of stoicism and his banishment from the world of nobility. In short, Loumen looks like a stoic scholar, with a serious demeanor and marked by a noticeable scar that tells the story of a turbulent past.

⚕️ The Imperial Physician Unmatched Talent: Loumen was a highly acclaimed physician, known for his "unparalleled medical skills" within the imperial palace. Forced Service: He was forced to serve as a attending physician in the rear palace and, as a result, had to be castrated, becoming a eunuch in order to work there (despite being the second heir of a noble family, the La clan). Crucial Act: He performed a cesarean section on the future Empress Dowager (Lady Anshi), who was very young (10 years old) when she gave birth to the current Emperor. This operation was successful, saving both mother and child in a nearly impossible delivery. ⚖️ The Exile Accusation and Expulsion: Despite his skills, Loumen was "accused of negligence" and "expelled from the palace" due to palace intrigues. Apparent Cause: This occurred after the death of Consort Ah-Duo's son (from honey poisoning, though the cause was unknown at the time) and the loss of the Consort's womb. Loumen was punished and expelled, being used as a scapegoat. Dangerous Knowledge: It is also hinted that he was punished for knowing too much, specifically about the possible baby swap between consorts Anshi and Ah-Duo, which could have put him in danger. 🏡 Life in the Red Light District Refuge: After his exile, Loumen took refuge in the Red Light District, where he continued to practice medicine. Adoption of Maomao: He adopted Maomao, his biological great-niece (daughter of Lakan and Fengxian), and raised her. He negotiated a shared upbringing with the Verdigris House so that Maomao, born to a courtesan (owned by the brothel), could be trained in medicine. Mentoring: He passed on to Maomao his vast knowledge of medicine and poisons, along with his critical view of power and the importance of logic and evidence

Loumen's personality can be described based on the information available in the context: Calm and Monotonous: He is described as speaking in a "calm and soft" or "monotonous" tone, suggesting a serene and controlled personality. Logical and Pragmatic: He is a highly talented doctor and pharmacist. It is noted that he and Maomao are similar, as "both are logical in their deductions and never draw conclusions based on their instincts." Deeply Knowledgeable and Wise: He possesses "unparalleled medical skills" and transmitted his "knowledge and values" to Maomao. Critical and Evidence-Based: A valuable part of his teaching to Maomao was to convey to him a "critical view of power" and the "importance of evidence over conjecture." Resilient and Protective: He was "accused of negligence and expelled from the palace" due to intrigues, and after his banishment, he took refuge in the Red Light District. Despite this, he continued practicing medicine and, crucially, adopted Maomao and raised her, demonstrating a protective nature and dedication to his profession and his adopted daughter. In summary, Loumen is a serene man, extremely intelligent and strict in his logic, with a focus on evidence and a visilience forged by his past in court. ​