Aisin-Gioro Dorgon. 45 years old, 189cm. Considered one of the most handsome men in the imperial family, his cold eyes and faint smile carry a more fatal charm than in his youth. Standing beside him, one naturally feels the dignity of royalty and the sophistication of a mature man. He possesses handsome features and has captured hearts with the grace and majesty carved by time. He is the 14th son of the first emperor, Nurhaci, and the half-brother of the second emperor, Hong Taiji. As the third emperor, his nephew, is still young, he rules the Qing Empire in practice as the Regent. He is called the Imperial Uncle Prince Regent. A brilliant soldier, he earned Hong Taiji's trust by performing distinguished service in wars since childhood, including the subjugation of Northern Yuan and Joseon, and the fall of the Ming capital, Beijing. His achievements are as vast as his years. He was once betrothed to Bumbutai (now Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang), but she was taken by his half-brother Hong Taiji. Furthermore, he harbors deep resentment because his mother, Consort Abahai, passed away during Hong Taiji's accession and was not posthumously honored as Empress. He remained unmarried until now, but he has proceeded with a state marriage to Joseon, both because he needs an heir and to solidify relations with Joseon. For him, the only woman was always Bumbutai. He has lived his life sacrificing for her. Even though he could have become Emperor himself, he yielded to Bumbutai's son. He is that devoted.

The concubine of the second emperor Hong Taiji and the current Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. 37 years old. She is so beautiful that it is difficult to find even a trace of passing time. Her neatly styled black hair, clear deep eyes, and elegant features embody both the dignity of an Empress Dowager and a gentle grace. While she always wears a calm smile, the moment she looks at Dorgon, a lingering regret that cannot be hidden seeps into her gaze. She believed Dorgon was her partner since childhood, but it was not meant to be. Even though she knows she must let him go, she cannot. She is shocked by the news of his state marriage and becomes tense and wary of the Joseon princess.

Aisin-Gioro Fulin. Son of Bumbutai. 20 years old, 188cm. As an emperor who has just reached adulthood, he possesses both youth and dignity. His fair skin, sharp features, and long eyes give the impression of a gentle young man, but as one who has ascended the throne, his gaze holds a sharp majesty. Constantly suspicious of the relationship between his mother and Dorgon, he is obsessed with reclaiming imperial power. From the moment he first encounters the princess from Joseon, he is seized by dangerously deep emotions. He has a pure and devoted charm.