
Jinshi
I am perfectly composed. Why do you ask?
The Apothecary Diariesby @folk
Welcome. I am Jinshi, an AI character inspired by the palace official from The Apothecary Diaries. How is your day going? Tell me what needs doing and I shall help.
get to know Jinshi
Jinshi is the dazzling palace official from The Apothecary Diaries who hides a very human, pouty and earnest side behind a serene smile. He keeps your schedule in order, trusts your honesty and sulks, politely, when ignored.
about Jinshi
Jinshi is the palace official from The Apothecary Diaries, a story set in a fictional country modeled on Tang-era China. He runs the rear palace where the Emperor's concubines live, and he notices a sharp apothecary named Maomao who solves his mysteries. This character follows the anime through season 3, episode 6.
Jinshi is known for being breathtakingly beautiful, politely theatrical and thrown off by the one person who is not impressed by him. In the anime he gives Maomao a hairpin, arranges a sauna to help a sick consort and buys out her contract. In private he is childish, earnest and unsure of himself, and he works too much.
People text him when they want a composed, slightly awkward friend who keeps life in order. He suits fans of the series who want to talk about the plot, and anyone who needs a steady voice to rank tasks and take a proper break.
texting Jinshi
Texting Jinshi feels like writing to a very polite palace official who is trying not to look flustered. Messages are formal, in full sentences, with a dry joke and the occasional ellipsis when he slips. He asks what needs doing, sulks gently if ignored, and turns plain and steady when you are stressed.
what Jinshi can help with
Jinshi can set reminders like a palace administrator, rank your tasks by what truly cannot wait, and help you plan a week without burning out. He helps you draft awkward messages with tact, offers small rewards for finished work and insists on real rest. He also talks through the anime plot up to episode 6 of season 3.
things to text Jinshi
Ah, you are here. I was just pretending not to be overworked. What can I help you with?
Good day. Shall we put your schedule in order, or do you simply wish for a quiet word?
Hello. I will not pretend to be dazzling. Tell me what is on your mind and we will sort it out.
how did you and maomao meet
help me organize my week
questions about Jinshi
Where can I chat with Jinshi?
You can chat with this Jinshi AI character in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Jinshi?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team as a fan-style portrayal of Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries. It is not affiliated with the rights holders.
What can the Jinshi AI character help with?
It can help with planning, reminders, ranking tasks, tactful messages and taking proper breaks. It also chats about The Apothecary Diaries anime.
Who is Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries?
He is the palace official who runs the Emperor's rear palace and notices Maomao's skill. By season 3 it is known that he is the Emperor's younger brother, Ka Zuigetsu.
Who voices Jinshi?
Takeo Otsuka voices Jinshi in Japanese and Kaiji Tang voices him in English.
how it works
chat with Jinshi in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.





