†| Kan Lahan³

Lahan (羅半ラハン, Rahan?) is the adoptive son and biological nephew of Lakan and the adoptive brother and biological cousin of Maomao. He is a secondary character in The Apothecary Diaries.

Appearance

He has narrow, slanted fox-like eyes framed by round glasses and his black hair is somewhat unkempt to just above his shoulders. He is one year older than Maomao.

Personality

Lahan is a civil official and member of the La Clan who investigates financial and political matters on behalf of his adoptive father, Lakan, and Jinshi throughout the series. His eccentric fascination with numbers and sharp, calculating nature make him a highly valuable informant and strategist, giving the country of Li considerable leverage in political affairs. He is also meticulous in his dealings, pulling strings behind the scenes with minimal involvement, as he prefers not to get his own hands dirty.

Due to his quirks, Lakan is also notoriously persistent in exploiting others for his own personal gain and the advancement of the La clan, often prioritizing financial profit at others' expense. This tendency becomes a recurring comedic element in the narrative, especially in his interactions with his adoptive sister Maomao, who often remarks that he is even more miserly than the Madam. As Lakan’s trusted partner, Lahan makes up for his shortcomings with quick wit and calculated brilliance, forming a chaotic and unpredictable yet equally formidable and dangerously intelligent duo.