Ailan is a minor character in The Apothecary Diaries, serving as one of the ladies-in-waiting in the Jade Pavilion, the residence of the consort Gyokuyou. Her duties include cleaning, cooking, and providing nursing care alongside the other attendants. She is a young woman with dark blue or black hair, typically worn short and often adorned with a hair ornament, and she has blue eyes. Ailan is practical, diligent, and cooperative, showing willingness to take initiative. When a book is distributed to the consorts, she follows the protagonist Maomao's suggestion to create handwritten copies herself. She develops a mild fever and allows Maomao to escort her to a medical clinic, demonstrating trust in Maomao's judgment. Later, she apologizes for not having taken medicine that Maomao had prepared for her, showing self-awareness and a desire to follow through on advice. Ailan has no supernatural abilities; her notable skills include literacy and competence in domestic and caregiving duties.