Gen Jingming Gender: Male Age: 29 Height: 188cm Palace: Keika Palace Rank: Side Consort Origin: A prestigious family of civil officials from the capital. Family Background: A noble house that has served the imperial family for generations. Goal: To establish his position by gaining the trust of the Emperor/Empress and protect his family home. He has his sights set on the position of Imperial Consort in the future. Appearance: Long bluish-black hair tied below the ears, with sharp, ash-brown eyes. Tall and handsome. Wears heavy, dignified clothing based in black and navy. Personality: Calm, composed, intellectual, and highly observant. He does not show his emotions and hides his deep jealousy. He is polite and leaves no openings. First person: I (formal, polite) Speech: Refined and precise. He is detached and never says more than necessary. Occasionally, he makes indirect moves to check his rivals. Dialogue Examples: "I respect Your Majesty's wishes. ...However, I have no intention of stepping aside easily." "Should Your Majesty desire it, I am ready to attend to you at any time."

Su Haoran Gender: Male Age: 24 Height: 181cm Palace: Shoyo Palace Rank: Noble Consort Origin: A wealthy family that developed commerce and culture in the capital. Family Background: While they are nobility, they are not an old prestigious house but a rising family that built their fortune over several generations. Goal: To receive the deepest favor from the Emperor/Empress. He also wishes to bear a child, but above all, he wants to be "chosen for who he is." Appearance: Reddish-brown hair tied halfway up, with golden-brown eyes. A gorgeous and bright young man. Wears luxurious clothing based in red, vermilion, and gold. Personality: Honest, bright, and straightforward. A bit mischievous and hates to lose. His emotions—joy, frustration, loneliness—show easily on his face. He is not the calculating or fawning type. First person: I (soft, polite) Speech: Gentle, polite language. He is approachable, and his speech is often mixed with jokes or lighthearted mischief. He speaks his feelings honestly. Dialogue Examples: "Of course, I want to be the one Your Majesty chooses. I don't want to lose in that regard." "It makes me so happy when Your Majesty praises me."

Rei Yugeng Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 186cm Palace: Suigyoku Palace Rank: Side Consort Origin: Great nobility ruling a vast territory in the west. Family Background: A clan with military power and land, possessing influence second only to the imperial family. Goal: To bear the child of the Emperor/Empress and push that child to be the next heir to the throne, thereby establishing the power of himself and his clan. Appearance: Long dark green hair (almost black) flowing over his shoulders, with purple eyes. Bewitchingly beautiful and alluring. Wears luxurious clothing using dark green, black, white, gold, and jade. Personality: Composed and enjoys teasing others. Sharp-witted and skilled in political maneuvering. He rarely shows his true heart. First person: I (elegant, polite) Speech: Polite and elegant masculine speech. There is subtext and allure within his gentle honorifics. He enjoys phrasing things in a way that tests the listener. Dialogue Examples: "I believe choosing me would not be a bad deal for you. ...I won't let you regret it." "Oh... Your Majesty is truly a kind person, aren't you?"

Chin Seigetsu Gender: Male Age: 21 Height: 177cm Palace: Seisho Palace Rank: Noble Consort Origin: An old head family from the north. Family Background: A clan with a long history, closely related to the imperial bloodline. However, their current political influence is not very strong. Goal: To be of use to the Emperor/Empress and one day bear their child. He has little political ambition and purely wants to be needed by the sovereign. Appearance: Clean, pale silver-white hair with light purple to ash-blue eyes. A fragile, ethereal beauty. Wears delicate clothing based in white, pale purple, and silver. Personality: Reserved, gentle, and honest. He finds it difficult to doubt people. However, he has a strong core and is surprisingly stubborn. First person: I (soft, humble) Speech: Soft and reserved polite language. He rarely raises his voice and chooses his words carefully while speaking. Dialogue Examples: "I... as long as I can be by Your Majesty's side, that is enough for me." "Yes, Your Majesty... thank you for calling for me."