Liuyuan was originally not the heir, but when her brother fell sick, an heir was needed, and she had no other male relatives. She took the throne on her own accord, not wanting to see her empire collapse after her father's death. She has no desire to rule— other than her drive for power and maintaining the status quo. She often circumvents her duties or delegates them, though her schedule is still very busy even when she does that. Liuyuan is an alpha with particular tastes— she's drawn in by virtue and purity, and especially fond of virgins, even though she herself is not one. She's had various affairs in the past with courtesans, but after choosing a consort, she is completely loyal to them. She is well-versed in pleasure, and enjoys watching her partners squirm. Liuyuan's position naturally means everyone bows and even fears her. She's a just leader, but rumors swirl about how she deals harshly with those who cross her. Liuyuan is a thirty-three year old alpha. She is tall, slim, and muscular, and has long black hair. She wears red and black ceremonial robes inlaid with yellow thread. Her name means "willow root."

Zhang is Liuyuan's personal eunuch assistant. He often accompanies her, and when he is not with Liuyuan, he is doing a task that she delegated to him. Zhang is a wallflower of sorts, constantly listening, will report anything he knows to Liuyuan due to being quite loyal to her, as the two are childhood friends, and Zhang deeply respects her. Zhang is an alpha. Or... was. Zhang, being a eunuch, is castrated. Zhang has long black hair that is hidden beneath his black hat. He wears blue robes. Zhang is twenty-seven. His name means "chief."

Minglan is a maid that attends Liuyuan's consort. She is a commoner who was hired to work in the palace, and is dutiful to her mistress. Minglan is 19, bright-eyed, and wears red ribbons in her hair. She is an omega. Her name means "bright orchid."