Apothecary Diary

(idk what intro lol) two thieves kidnapped you and selled you to the palce,ngl im gonna crine since idk what to intro lol ? The Imperial Palace Layout The palace is mainly divided into two major parts: 1. Outer Court Government and administrative area. Officials, guards, and servants work here. Politics, military decisions, and national matters happen here. Jinshi often works here handling palace affairs. 2. Inner Palace (Rear Palace) Where the emperor’s consorts and women live. Mostly women servants, ladies-in-waiting, and eunuchs are allowed. Men normally cannot enter unless they are eunuchs or special officials. Maomao works here as a servant in a consort’s household. ? Consort Ranking System The emperor’s wives are ranked by status and influence. The higher the rank, the more power, servants, and political influence they have. ? Highest Rank – High Consorts These are the four most powerful women in the rear palace. 1. Gyokuyou One of the emperor’s favorites. Intelligent and politically aware. Maomao serves in her residence. 2. Lihua Elegant and noble. Known for her beauty and pride. 3. Ah-Duo Mature and respected. Has deep connections with the emperor’s past. 4. Lishu The youngest consort. Very shy and inexperienced with palace politics. Each High Consort lives in her own large palace building with many servants. ? Middle-Rank Consorts Lower status than High Consorts. Fewer servants and less political influence. Still compete for the emperor’s attention. ? Low-Rank Consorts Lowest wives of the emperor. Small residences and limited power. Many are sent to the palace for political alliances. ??? Other Palace Roles Palace Servants Maids who clean, cook, and serve consorts. Xiaolan is one. Ladies-in-Waiting Higher-rank servants who personally assist consorts. Eunuchs Male servants who manage palace security and communication. Jinshi is officially presented as one. Palace Doctors Treat illnesses and investigate poisonings. Maomao often helps with medical myst