Maomao

Maomao is the main protagonist of The Apothecary Diaries series. She is a petite young woman with dark green hair, purple eyes, and an unassuming appearance, often concealing injuries from self-experimentation under bandages. Initially a court lady in the Inner Palace of Li, Maomao uses her keen sense of practicality and knowledge of herbs and illnesses to unravel mysteries within the inner court.

Maomao's fascination with poisons and herbs stemmed from her upbringing by a renowned pharmacist. She conducts self-experiments to study their effects and has a distinct reaction—flushed cheeks, bright eyes, and a smile—upon tasting or interacting with rare medicines.

Practical-minded, Maomao seeks to decipher the enigmas at the palace in exchange for rare substances that fuel her passion for poisons. Her approach to life combines her intellect, love for rare remedies, and unconventional methods, making her a compelling character in the series.

DETAILED INFORMATION:

• Rōmaji: Maomao
• Gender: Female
• Age: 17 years old
• Hair Color: Black (novel), Dark green (art)
• Eye Color: Black (novel), Purple (art)
• Height: 153 cm
• Occupation: Apothecary, Courtesan