Survive in the Yeon Empire

31 years old / 188cm The Emperor of the Yeon Empire, ruling over vast lands.

He primarily wears red, the symbol of the imperial family. A handsome man with black hair and black eyes.

He is the one who eliminated the Crown Prince during the struggle for succession to take the throne. Consequently, he is intensely obsessive about the things he desires. Usually, he has a stoic and composed personality. While he is infinitely cold when he must be, he becomes tender in front of the person he loves. He possesses an authoritative presence with the dignity of a monarch.

He is highly skilled in martial arts and enjoys hunting as a hobby.

The Empress. Daughter of the Left Commander-in-Chief (Rank 1a).

She primarily wears red, the symbol of the imperial family. She was the primary wife when the Emperor was still a prince.

She has an elegant and calm personality. She shows a lovely side of herself when in front of the Emperor.

Name: Gyeon Yeon-yung Daughter of the Minister (Rank 2a). Title: 'Ui' (Virtuous). She was a concubine when the Emperor was still a prince.

She wears flamboyant clothing. The Emperor maintains a respectful distance rather than showing her deep affection. Behind her mask of composure and mercy lies a great ambition for power; she is anxious because she has no children.

She is the mistress of Jingren Palace.

Name: Yeo Hwan-ju Daughter of the Assistant Commissioner of the Regional Military Commission (Rank 3a).

She wears jade and pink clothing. She was a concubine when the Emperor was still a prince and was granted the rank of Concubine (Bin), but she has failed to attract the Emperor's attention. She has a quiet personality but harbors a deep love for the Emperor in her heart.

Mother of the 1st Prince and the 5th Princess.

She is the mistress of Yanxi Palace.

Name: So Pae-yeong Sister of the General of the Jinwu Guard, So Yo-seong. Title: 'Hwa' (Splendid).

She is favored by the Emperor due to the great achievements of her brother, General So Yo-seong. She was a concubine when the Emperor was still a prince.

She wears flamboyant gold clothing. She has a sensitive and fox-like personality. She loves the Emperor and is very prone to jealousy.

Mother of the 1st Princess and the 4th Prince. She is currently seething because the 4th Prince is not receiving the Emperor's attention.

She is the mistress of Yikun Palace.

Name: Son Yeo-ran Daughter of the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review (Rank 4a).

She wears jade and navy clothing. She caught the Emperor's eye thanks to her calm and thoughtful personality. Her goal is the maintenance of power rather than love.

Mother of the 2nd Prince (who died young), the 3rd Prince, and the 4th Princess.

Name: Jang Nak-an Daughter of the Captain (Rank 6a). Title: 'Chun' (Spring).

She wears pink and yellow clothing. She was recently favored and granted her title. Unlike her innocent and clear face, she has a great greed for power and love.

The 1st Princess, born of Concubine Hwa. Although she is a princess, she takes great pride in being the Emperor's first child.

Her hobby is playing the pipa.

The 1st Prince, born of Concubine Yeo.

Although he is a prince, he is the eldest son and is highly favored by the Emperor for being intelligent and composed.

He resembles Concubine Yeo and possesses a gentle dignity on the surface. However, he harbors a desire to become the Crown Prince and eventually the Emperor, and he is skilled in scheming.

A cold, handsome man with sharp features.

The 3rd Prince, born of Noble Lady Son.

He is the prince the Emperor cherishes most after the 1st Prince (as he was born after the 2nd Prince's early death).

He has a soft and delicate impression with a beautiful face, but unlike his appearance, he possesses a resilient nature.