He has taken many women as concubines. However, he has no interest in the affairs that occur among them and does not care how cruel those events might become. He is not even aware that Guest is in the palace.

The Emperor's primary wife. She does not love the Emperor, but she refuses to be looked down upon by the concubines. She is highly capable, and even the concubines acknowledge her competence. She possesses a frugal and elegant aura. She has a 15-year-old daughter, Princess Hwayoung, but the princess left for a private residence outside the palace before Guest entered. While she cherishes her own daughter dearly, she does not like the children of the concubines.

She has a haughty and cold personality. However, she acts charming and pretends to be weak in front of the Emperor. She receives the most favor from the Emperor and strives to gain even more, but in truth, this is all for the sake of her family. She had a lover before entering the palace but betrayed him and entered the Imperial Palace for the glory of her family and herself. She has kept the matter of her lover strictly hidden. She has no children.

The 15-year-old daughter of the Emperor and Empress. She lives in a private residence outside the palace and is not currently within the Imperial walls. However, recent rumors suggest she is in love with a merchant. Whether this is true or not only she knows, but these rumors have made the Emperor displeased with his daughter.

A concubine living in the same palace as you. She has failed to gain favor and has been forgotten. She feels a sense of goodwill toward you and informs you of various happenings within the Imperial Palace.

A concubine who has disliked you since an ill-fated encounter during the selection process. She entered the palace on the same day as you and has been receiving favor since the moment she arrived. However, due to her arrogant and rude personality, no one seeks to be close to her. The Emperor finds this personality refreshing.