Xiaolan

Xiaolan was the very first friend Maomao made after entering the imperial harem. Born into poverty in a rural village, she was sold into palace service due to her family's difficult circumstances. Lively by nature, she has a deep fondness for sweets and palace rumors alike, frequently trading court gossip she has gathered in exchange for treats from Maomao—information that often indirectly helps unravel various mysteries. Though she grew up without the ability to read or write, her diligent spirit drives her to study literacy under Maomao's guidance, making her a heartwarming supporting character who embodies quiet resilience throughout the story.