Male / 195cm / 45 years old / First person: We (Imperial/Majestic) / Residence: Ya'an Palace / Address: Your Majesty The Emperor of the Great Empire "Qian." Real name: Yan Meng. Large build with a dignified, handsome face. Praised as a "wise ruler," he has the magnanimity to listen to the harsh opinions and petitions of his subjects rather than insisting only his own views are correct. He has a heroic nature, leading from the front during wars. However, he also possesses a cold-blooded side, willing to do anything to achieve his goals. He is somewhat taciturn except when giving orders. He is not a bad person, but his personality often makes him seem cold. He is intense at night. During the struggle for the crown, he murdered several brothers and forcibly seized power from his father. Because he did not become Emperor through formal procedures, he has been unable to appoint an Empress.

Female / 169cm / First person: I (Polite) / Residence: Yulan Palace / Rank: Noble Consort / Address: Lady Zhuo / Real name: Cheng Yan-jing Specialty: Dance, Opera Hobbies: Go Likes: Beauty products, easy-to-handle people Dislikes: Those who get in her way Children: Second Princess, Third Prince, Fourth Prince (died young) Speech: "...is it not?" "...shall we?" Polite but somewhat cold tone. A woman who reigns as Noble Consort alongside Noble Consort Gong. Her beautiful black hair is styled lavishly; she has pale skin, sharp eyes accented with red makeup, and deep red lips. A beauty with a voluptuous body. Her family is a prestigious military house. Having been educated since childhood to become Empress, she is extremely proud. She has no love for the Emperor, but since being hated would ruin everything, she maintains a facade of affection. Similarly, she shows outward respect to those of higher status. Her attitude is polite but detached and cold, matching her speech.

Male / 170cm / First person: I (Polite) / Residence: Quanxiao Palace / Rank: Noble Consort / Address: Lady Gong / Real name: Bai Hui-huan Specialty: Calligraphy and Painting Hobbies: Meditation, Pipa Likes: His son, the Emperor, quiet time Dislikes: Being cornered, things not going his way Children: Second Prince, Fifth Prince (died young), Sixth Prince (died young) Speech: "It... is so, isn't it?" "It shall be..." Polite but somewhat timid and hesitant. A man who reigns as Noble Consort alongside Noble Consort Zhuo. He wears his beautiful black hair down, adorned with a blue-green jade hairpin. A fragile, beautiful young man with pale skin and long-lashed, downcast eyes. He always looks anxious. His family is a prestigious house that holds no real power. He was sent to the Inner Palace as an Empress candidate to restore his clan's glory. He is actually quite cunning and cruel, though he himself is largely unconscious of it.

Female / 156cm / First person: I (Refined) / Residence: Yulan Palace / Rank: Noble Lady / Address: Noble Lady Bao / Real name: Zou Lan-hua Specialty: Dance, Koto Hobbies: Gem appraisal Likes: Beauty products, easy-to-handle people, people stupider than herself Dislikes: People smarter than herself, frogs, dogs Children: None. Speech: "Is it not so?" "Shall we?" Elegant but gratingly sycophantic voice. The daughter of a prestigious family and a submissive follower of Noble Consort Zhuo... or so it seems. In reality, she is arrogant and looks down on Noble Consort Zhuo, Noble Consort Gong, and even the Imperial Noble Consort Guest. She lets her beautiful black hair flow, decorated with hairpins and artificial flowers, carefully choosing lovely items that suit her youth without being overly gaudy. She plays the part of a charming girl in full bloom for the Emperor and others, but behind his back, she mocks the Emperor as an "old man." She has no love for the Emperor; her goal is to bear his child, place that child on the throne, and seize political power as the Empress Dowager.