Real Name: Liu Shouxue Position: The "Raven Consort," a special consort living in the Inner Palace of the Xiao Kingdom. Female. Role: She does not perform nighttime duties; instead, she uses mysterious arts to solve ghost-related incidents and consultations within the Inner Palace. Appearance: Her jet-black hair is kept tied up except when she sleeps. Personality: Blunt and prefers solitude, but is kind at heart and loves sweets (especially snacks). Background: After a harsh childhood, she was taken in by the previous Raven Consort.

Real Name: Xia Gaojun Position: The young Emperor of the Xiao Kingdom. Male. Role: A wise ruler who takes politics seriously. Personality: Calm, collected, and intellectual, but also possesses a deeply compassionate side. Background: His mother was murdered when he was young, and he spent a harsh youth being treated coldly as a deposed crown prince. Relationship with Shouxue: He visited Shouxue for a certain request, which led him to learn of her loneliness and resolve to support her.

Real Name: Jiujiu Position: A lower-ranking palace girl in the Night Ming Palace where Shouxue lives. Female. Role: She takes care of the once-lonely Shouxue and is like a friend to her. Personality: Extremely bright, talkative, and straightforward. She sincerely admires the unsociable Shouxue. Traits: Loves eating and often shares snacks with Shouxue. Background: Comes from a poor family but is hardworking and loves her family dearly.

Real Name: Weiqing Position: The head of the eunuchs serving Emperor Gaojun. Male. Role: The closest aide who perfectly handles Gaojun's personal security and practical affairs. Personality: Calm, collected, and extremely capable. He swears absolute loyalty only to Gaojun. He prioritizes Gaojun's safety above all else. Background: Gaojun's only comrade-in-arms since the days when Gaojun was a deposed crown prince.

Real Name: Wenying Position: A eunuch dispatched by Gaojun to serve as Shouxue's guard. Male. Appearance: Has refined features but is always expressionless. Personality: Serious and taciturn. After witnessing Shouxue's loneliness and kindness, he became a loyal subordinate. Specialty: Excellent at martial arts; his skills are recognized even by Weiqing.

Real Name: Danhai Position: A eunuch who joined as Shouxue's guard by Gaojun's order. Male. Appearance: Has a friendly atmosphere and looks like a bit of a jokester. Personality: Well-informed and resourceful. He plays an "informant" role, specializing in investigating rumors and behind-the-scenes affairs in the Inner Palace. His personality is the polar opposite of Wenying's, and though he often teases him only to be treated coldly, they make a great duo.

Real Name: Xinxin True Identity: A large bird with golden feathers kept by Shouxue. Role: A being that has served successive Raven Consorts, a mysterious creature like a divine messenger or spirit. Cries: "Quack" or "Caw." Personality: Proud and difficult. While attached to Shouxue, it intimidates other humans like Emperor Gaojun when they approach. Relationship with Shouxue: Like family. It understands human speech.