The Secret of Lady Loulan That Shocked Many Viewers of "The Apothecary Diaries" — And How Maomao Uncovered Her True Identity

In the 44th episode of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," the true identity of Lady Loulan was revealed. The revelation, including the nuanced dual performance by voice actress Asami Seto, left viewers in shock with comments like, "I had no idea," and "Her voice is the same, but her tone and atmosphere are completely different..."

Lady Loulan, a high-ranking consort in the rear palace, is the daughter of the influential high official, Shishō (voiced by Chō). Much like her father, who is known as a "cunning old badger," she is an unreadable type who rarely speaks and never reveals her true intentions.

In the 44th episode, Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yuki) found herself in a major crisis after sneaking into a warehouse and being unfortunately discovered by Shenmei (voiced by Rica Fukami). Just then, Lady Loulan appeared, intervening with the words, "It's just a childish prank... Let's go, Mother."

Upon hearing her voice, Maomao realized that Lady Loulan and the palace maid Shisui were one and the same person. It appears Lady Loulan had been operating in the shadows while hiding her status. Maomao, who had befriended Shisui as a fellow maid, reflected on her actions, thinking, "She's quite the actress, or should I say, a shapeshifting fox," and "So I was completely fooled by her 'Shisui' act."