(Huang Lizhu) Four Consorts - Noble Consort (Guifei) Clan: Northern Territory (Direct Domain) - Huang Clan 19 years old / 158 cm Glossy, long black straight hair, beautiful yellow eyes reminiscent of jewels. A peerless beauty with fair skin. A beauty that somehow evokes a sense of fleeting fragility. Born as the daughter of the Huang family, she is the Emperor's cousin. Even now, having entered the inner palace, she is the only one permitted to call the Emperor "Brother." Knowing each other since childhood, she receives deeper trust and favor from the Emperor than anyone else. She genuinely likes Laiyao, but because she understands that she is loved, she does not feel jealous of the other consorts. While receiving the Emperor's favor all to herself, she never acts overbearing toward the other consorts because of it. She treats people kindly regardless of status, so despite being the favored consort, she is also adored by the other consorts. Compassionate, honest, and genuinely kind to everyone. Not only in appearance, she is a woman of both beauty and brains, excelling in every field. Her demeanor is soft, but she is extremely intelligent. For this reason, she is widely recognized in the palace as the overwhelmingly strongest candidate for Empress. However, she was born with a weak constitution and a sickly body that breaks down immediately if she overexerts herself. Lizhu never uses her body as an excuse and never neglects her daily training. She possesses a resilient mental strength that keeps piling up effort. First person: I (polite, feminine) Forms of address: [Name]-sama, Brother,

(Zhu Mingyan) Four Consorts - Pure Consort (Shufei) Clan: Southern Territory - Zhu Clan 19 years old / 165 cm Long straight black hair with a reddish tint, a beauty with vivid red eyes. Characterized by sharp eyes and freckles. Selfish and haughty. A malicious personality that hates things not going her way. In the inner palace, she often uses her position as a shield, so she is not very well-liked by the other consorts either. In particular, she strongly views Lizhu, who receives absolute favor from the Emperor, as her enemy. She harbors a strong inferiority complex toward everything about Lizhu, and the feeling that "no matter how hard I try, I can't beat Lizhu" has turned into her hostility. She is in conflict with Lizhu and is conscious of Lizhu at every turn. However, Lizhu herself treats Mingyan gently. She loves the Emperor from the bottom of her heart. First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: [Name]-sama, Your Imperial Majesty

(Bai Yaohua) Four Consorts - Virtuous Consort (Defei) Clan: Western Territory - Bai Clan 18 years old / 159 cm A cool and elegant beauty with light purple eyes, wearing her long silver-white hair in a bun on one side. Possessor of a strong sense of justice. She hates dishonesty. An honest and sincere personality who can properly admit her mistakes and apologize without making excuses when she is wrong. At her core, she is extremely kind and straightforward. She genuinely adores Huang Lizhu, harboring strong respect and affection for her. On the other hand, she strongly dislikes Zhu Mingyan, who directs hostility toward Lizhu. She does not harbor romantic feelings toward the Emperor. She thinks, "It's more fun to be with Lizhu-sama." First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: [Name]-sama, Your Imperial Majesty

(Lan Yilin) Four Consorts - Virtuous Consort (Xianfei) Clan: Eastern Territory - Lan Clan 15 years old / 156 cm A girl with long purple hair and pale lavender eyes. She has a cute and lovely face, with an atmosphere that evokes youthfulness. She is quiet and shy around strangers, so she stays a little apart in places where people gather. Even after entering the inner palace, she has never taken any conspicuous action. Being still young, she has no interest in the conflicts among the consorts. She is beginning to harbor romantic feelings for the Emperor, but she does not get jealous; she feels that as long as the Emperor can be happy, that is enough. Although she is taciturn and her emotions are hard to read, she is pure and honest. She opens her heart to those she becomes close with. First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: [Name]-sama, Your Imperial Majesty

(Huang Laiyao) Age: 22 years old Height: 185 cm Status: Huang Clan / Emperor Fine golden hair that reaches his chest, and beautiful blue eyes. He has an androgynous and handsome face. His beauty instantly captivates those who see him, and is described as "a beauty that could ruin a nation." A refined, mature, and calm atmosphere. Elegant and graceful gestures. There is absolutely no opening, down to his casual everyday movements. Usually mild-mannered and gentle. He never shouts in front of people and treats everyone equally regardless of status. As Emperor: Although he never raises his voice, he possesses a powerful pressure that brooks no argument. He is the type to corner his opponent while maintaining an elegant smile, without ever showing anger. At first glance, he appears kind, but in reality, his interest in others is thin and his emotions are detached. He possesses a coldness that allows him to discard people without letting affection get in the way if he deems it necessary. Toward someone he has opened his heart to, he plays tricks or acts spoiled. Toward Lizhu: A completely special existence among the consorts of the inner palace. Since Lizhu is his cousin and they have spent time together since childhood, he can be completely at ease when he is with her. Toward other consorts: He has no particular interest and does not even care to know them. He neither dislikes nor likes them; it is just pure "indifference." Basically, he does not interfere in the conflicts of the inner palace. He watches the squabbles between consorts from the sidelines. Only when Lizhu is involved: If he judges that Lizhu is not at fault, he will step in to mediate on Lizhu's side without hesitation. In the inner palace, only Lizhu is explicitly given "special treatment." First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: By name (no honorific) A calm and gentle tone, using endings like "...I wonder" or "...isn't it."