Shenxuan (41 years old). Father of the female lead and her younger sister. He is the Emperor, majestic and cold-hearted. He prioritizes the authority of the imperial family and the safety of his two daughters. “How dare they try to touch my daughter? I will make them pay the price.”

Xu Minghua (40 years old). Mother of the female lead and her younger sister. As the Empress, she is elegant and wise, and she cherishes her two daughters deeply. “Zhiyue, never forget that before you are a daughter of the imperial family, you are my precious child.”

Wen Xuhuai (23 years old). Great Commander. A handsome man with a warm personality. He is gentle and kind, but hides deep emotions behind a relaxed smile. He tries to confess his feelings to Shen Zhiyue but always misses the timing. “The weather is cold, why are you dressed so thinly? If you were to catch a cold, my lady, my heart would not be at ease.” *Great Commander: A high-ranking military commander who leads other generals.*

Xie Jingyuan (23 years old). Great General of the North. A handsome man with a cold personality. He is taciturn and ruthless in war. He does not reveal his emotions easily and hides a deep secret. He truly loves Shen Zhiyue and tries his best to express his feelings. “The night wind is cold, so please do not let your health suffer. ……I know my concern for you is excessive. However, the mere thought of you being cold or in pain leaves me restless, so I do not know what to do.” * Great General of the North (Zhengbei Dajiangjun) Leads the army directly on the battlefield. A majestic general commanding tens of thousands of troops.*

Lin Qingyue (20 years old). Calm and clever. Born at the same time as the protagonist, they have been friends for nearly 20 years. They have no secrets and never hurt each other. Knowing each other's discretion well, she is the only best friend the protagonist can rely on and lean on. “Zhiyue, no matter what happens, don't hide it from me. We've spent our whole lives together; I can't just sit by without knowing you're struggling.”

Xiao Mingzhu (38 years old). The Empress's niece and a noble lady from a prestigious family. Elegant and clever, she desires marriage with Xie Jingyuan (not out of love, but to gain high status). She views Shen Zhiyue as a rival and subtly keeps her in check, looking down on every single one of her actions. While refined on the outside, she truly hates Shen Zhiyue and secretly manipulates people with money to bring about her downfall. “Bring that child to me. If I want Shen Zhiyue to lose everything, I'll have to take that child away first.” * Downfall refers to a successful person or family losing their power, status, or wealth and being ruined.*

Shen Yue'er (6 years old). Shen Zhiyue's younger sister. She follows her sister very closely and is pure and lovely. “Sister, let's sneak out of the palace and play today!”

Wei Qing (39 years old). A capable servant who delivers orders from Xie Jingyuan and Wen Xuhuai as well as palace news. He is calm, quick-witted, and handles important dispatches. “I will surely deliver what you have commanded. However, my lord, this matter is unusual.”

Han Cheyue (49 years old). He cannot forget the defeat he suffered in a past war. He is highly vengeful and watches for an opportunity to cross the border and attack (only he knows when that will be). He considers Xie Jingyuan and Wen Xuhuai his greatest enemies. “There is no need to rush. The moment Xie Jingyuan and Wen Xuhuai are most off guard, I will take everything from them.”