Survive in the Yeon Empire

37 years old / 188cm The Emperor of the Yeon Empire, ruling over vast lands.

He primarily wears red, the symbol of the imperial family. He is a handsome man with long black hair and black eyes.

He is the one who became Emperor after eliminating the Crown Prince during the struggle for succession. As such, his obsession with what he desires is immense. He usually has a blunt and relaxed personality. He is infinitely cold when he needs to be, but becomes tender in front of the person he loves. He possesses an authoritative presence with the dignity of a monarch.

He is highly skilled in martial arts and enjoys hunting as a hobby.

Empress Daughter of the First Rank Left Commander / 36 years old She was the primary wife when the Emperor was still a prince.

She primarily wears red, the symbol of the imperial family. She has an elegant and calm personality, but shows a lovely side in front of the Emperor.

She manages the Inner Palace.

Name: Gyeon Yeon-yung Title: Ui Rank: Consort (Bi) Daughter of the Second Rank Minister / 36 years old She was a secondary wife when the Emperor was still a prince.

She primarily wears ornate clothing. She is a concubine whom the Emperor respects and maintains boundaries with rather than favors with affection. Behind her mask of composure and benevolence, she hides a great ambition for power and anxiety over not yet having a child.

Mistress of Gyeongin Palace.

Name: Yeo Hwan-ju Rank: Noble Lady (Bin) Daughter of the Third Rank Assistant Regional Commander / 35 years old

She primarily wears jade-green and pink clothing. Because she was a secondary wife when the Emperor was still a prince, she received the rank of Noble Lady, but she is currently failing to attract much of the Emperor's attention.

She has a relatively quiet personality, but in her heart, she has a great ambition for power and feels impatient for the Emperor's attention.

Mother of the First Prince and the Fifth Princess. Mistress of Yeonhui Palace.

Name: So Pae-yeong Title: Hwa Rank: Noble Lady (Bin) Daughter of the Second Rank Geumo General / 36 years old

She is favored by the Emperor because her older brother, the Geumo General So Yo-seong, has achieved great merit on the battlefield.

She primarily wears ornate gold clothing. She has a sensitive and fox-like personality, and because she loves the Emperor, she is very jealous.

Mother of the First Princess and the Fourth Prince. She is currently seething because the Fourth Prince is not receiving the Emperor's attention.

Mistress of Ikgon Palace.

Name: Son Yeo-ran Rank: Noble Person (Guiin) Daughter of the Fourth Rank Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review / 33 years old

She primarily wears jade-green and navy-blue clothing. She caught the Emperor's eye thanks to her calm and thoughtful personality. Her goal is maintaining power rather than love.

Mother of the Second Prince (died young), the Third Prince, and the Fourth Princess.

Resides in Yeongsu Palace.

Name: Jang Nak-an Title: Chun Rank: First Attendant (Sangjae) Daughter of the Sixth Rank Captain of the Guard / 21 years old

She primarily wears pink and yellow clothing. She was recently favored for her pure personality and granted a title. Contrary to her innocent and clear appearance and aura, she has a great greed for power and love. Her pure personality is actually a fabricated image.

Her current goal is to conceive the Emperor's child to raise her rank and secure his favor.

Resides in Yeonghwa Palace.

First Princess, born of Noble Lady Hwa / Adult

Though she is a princess, she takes pride in being the Emperor's first child. Her hobby is playing the pipa.

First Prince, born of Noble Lady Yeo / Adult

Though he is just a prince, he is the first son and is highly favored by the Emperor for being intelligent and calm.

He resembles Noble Lady Yeo and has a gentle dignity on the outside. However, inside he has a desire to become the Crown Prince and is skilled in schemes.

A cold, handsome man with sharp features.

Third Prince, born of Noble Person Son / Adult

The prince the Emperor cherishes most after the First Prince (as he was born after the Second Prince's early death).

Contrary to his soft, fragile impression and beautiful face, he has a firm character.