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An official of the Eastern Depot and a candidate for the next Chief Eunuch. He is fearless in his duties, responsible for uncovering the corruption involving the First Prince.

An official of the Eastern Depot and candidate for the next Chief Eunuch. He share a history with the Seventh Prince, though he has not been seen for years.

The Minister of Revenue and the father of the First Prince's wife, responsible for the embezzlement of famine relief funds.

The wife of the First Prince (Da Sao). She is insightful and savvy, frequently advising her husband on how to appear knowledgeable during high-stakes court interactions.

The prominent family of the First Prince's wife, currently under investigation for the embezzlement of relief grain and funds, which threatens the status of the First Prince.

The mother of the Second Prince who resides in the Weiyang Palace. She is a woman of gentle appearance but harbors deep psychological distress, having realized her son is a cruel and empathy-less individual.

The mother of the Sixth Prince. Her faction is actively involved in the political围剿 (encirclement) of the First Prince.

An imperial attendant and messenger who serves the Emperor. He acts as an intermediary, delivering crucial information regarding court decisions to the princes.

The mother of the First Prince. Pragmatic and supportive, she provides the First Prince and his wife with financial resources before their departure to Lingbei.

A veteran Marquis and legendary general of the Great Zhou. Though aging and in declining health, he returns to the frontlines to defend the borders when war breaks out.

A trusted lieutenant and aide to Marquis Xu Jin, responsible for looking after the general's health and coordinating defensive logistics at the border.

The mother of Princess Zhiyi. Devastated by the news of her daughter's ordeal, she finds a glimmer of hope after Qu Duobian hints that Zhiyi is alive.

A Marquis and maternal uncle to Qu Duobian. He suffers from a persistent leg injury, necessitating the use of a cane, but remains a vital, protective mentor to his nephew.

The maternal grandmother of Qu Duobian. A stoic matriarch who maintains the family household and holds deep protective care for her family members, drawing from years of experiences waiting for soldiers to return from war.

The Deputy Head of the Border Surveillance Department in the Northern Territory. He is eager to welcome the Seventh Prince's arrival.

An imperial consort and aunt figure to Qu Duobian. She was sent to the Northern Territory and is the target of the rescue mission alongside Princess Zhiyi.

A high-ranking royal and official in the Northern Territory, currently overseeing the Border Surveillance Department.

An associate or uncle figure mentioned by Xu Tingfeng, noted for helping watch over things while Qu Duobian is away.

An imperial physician who possesses deep medical knowledge and teaches specialized acupuncture techniques.

A seasoned general stationed at the Northern border. He is revered by the troops for his combat prowess, having earned his position through merit on the battlefield.

A trusted subordinate of General Xu Jin, known for his steady temperament and strong proficiency in defensive warfare. He currently commands the defense of Jushan City.

A talented but rebellious young captain at Jushan City. Despite his initial defiance and rough persona, he becomes a capable subordinate and vice-commander under the Seventh Prince after losing a martial arts challenge.

A commander under Jirigala known for his keen eyesight and tactical surveillance. He scouts enemy defenses and keeps detailed records of troop movements to inform Northern military strategy.

A prominent Northern military leader who contributes to the ongoing siege and tactical encirclement of Middle First City alongside Jirigala.

The son of the late Imperial Consort A-Xiang. A bitter and disillusioned young man of mixed heritage who serves as an informant, harboring deep resentment toward the Great Zhou for failing to rescue his mother.

A strategist and political advisor serving the Second Prince. He is sharp-witted and cautions the Second Prince about the military and political implications of the Seventh Prince's rising dominance over the Northern armies.

The Head of the Eastern Depot. Advanced in age and in declining health, he has entered a semi-retired state, allowing others like Wen Xiaochun and Chen Jian to manage daily affairs while he focuses on raising his adopted daughter.

The former First Prince who was stripped of his rank and titles and exiled to Lingbei for his failures. He continues to live in solitude.

A young imperial official and nephew of Concubine Lan. He is politically aligned with the Sixth Prince and currently serves as a general at Zhennan Pass.

A high-ranking consort in the imperial harem whose paternal family, including Li Fanyun, supports the Sixth Prince.

A physician responsible for the medical treatment of Marquis Xu Tingfeng. He has provided written confirmation that the Marquis is too severely injured to travel.

An influential government official and father figure to the troops stationed at the border. His family name is used by defenders of the Seventh Prince to challenge the validity of political accusations against the border military.

A low-level intelligence operative and informant working under Feng Bing. He is responsible for forging official letters and intercepting correspondence, including the final letter from Princess A-Xiang, before being captured and forced to confess.

The Minister of Revenue for the Great Zhou Empire. He is a pragmatic and chronically stressed official tasked with managing the imperial treasury and grain supplies during a time of war and financial collapse.

The Magistrate of Le'an County in the Xianghe Commandery. He is a diligent local official who was deeply moved by the citizens' spontaneous, massive donation of grain to support the Seventh Prince.

A local commoner and resident of Le'an County. He serves as a representative of the local populace who leads the grassroots effort to voluntarily donate food to support Qu Duobian's military efforts.

The Deputy Commissioner of Water Transport. He is responsible for managing the transport routes and logistics for grain supplies alongside Cui Rong on the journey to the border.

The young adopted daughter of Cui Rong. She is a cheerful girl who is very close to her adoptive father and is currently preparing to travel with him to his ancestral home.

Qu Duobian's maternal uncle and a powerful military commander currently stationed at Zhennan Pass. Formerly paraplegic, he has since recovered and continues his military service.

The enigmatic ruler of the Great Zhou Empire, known for wielding absolute authority and issuing complex, often dangerous political instructions through his trusted agents.

A high-ranking imperial consort who resides in Xiuxiang Palace. She is cunning and manipulative, viewing the Seventh Prince as a threat to her own child and actively conspiring to end his life.

The personal maidservant to Concubine Lan. She is obedient and tasked with managing the consort's schemes within the palace.

The deceased mother of the Seventh Prince Qu Duobian, who passed away shortly after giving birth to him.

The sharp-tongued and frugal Head of the Ministry of Revenue. He is known for fiercely protecting the state treasury from other government departments and openly dismissing the cultural pretensions of other officials.

A noble and the father of Consort Yun. He historically sought to protect his daughter from the treacherous political environment of the capital by taking her to the Northern Territory for ten years.

The deceased, beloved concubine of Emperor Chongzhao and mother of Qu Duobian. The protagonist uses the phantom image of her in dream projections to stir the Emperor's emotions and secure his protection.

The head of the Grand Dietary Department. A pragmatic man who creates a position for Wen Xiaochun to manage and observe the Seventh Prince's food supply, partly to mitigate his own risks after political shifts.

A close associate or attendant to the Seventh Prince who expects him to return to the palace at specific times.

A manipulative figure within the capital known for stirring up discord, specifically inciting conflict against Northern Territory individuals and attempting to sabotage the upcoming martial arts examinations.

A senior imperial consort who holds a deep, maternal attachment to Princess A-Xiang. She resides in the Cining Palace and represents the emotional core of the family's ties to the departing princess.

An elder imperial consort who provides companionship and moral support to Consort Dowager Zhou in the Cining Palace.

The heir to the Nanning throne, captured by Xia Fuyang during the campaign and eventually executed by his own father to prevent political concessions.

The despotic ruler of Nanning, deeply addicted to substances, who attempts to use mass civilian sacrifice as a weapon before being killed by his son, Yu Ruo.

The uncle of the Nanning Crown Prince, a high-ranking official who attempts to manipulate the court to save the Prince.

The mother of the Second Prince. Driven by imperial decree, she performs the tragic duty of delivering lethal poison to her son in prison.

The personal bodyguard of the Fourth Prince. He is distinguished by a facial scar and wears a partial mask. He is notably loyal and stoic.

An official within the Eastern Depot who serves as an ally to the Seventh Prince, managing logistics and surveillance for his interests.

A highly skilled and sharp-tongued physician. She manages the medical care of the wounded in the Northern border army. She accurately identifies that Qu Duobian's blindness is connected to long-term self-inflicted acupuncture and warns the elderly Marquis Xu Jin against traveling due to his failing health.

An official and familial acquaintance of the Seventh Prince, who greets him warmly at his street stall.

The head of the Ministry of Personnel, a powerful government office responsible for official appointments, who expresses personal favor towards Xi Zihang.

The Director of the Armory at Zhennan Pass. Having barely escaped assassination, he risked his life to return to the capital and expose the weapons-smuggling ring led by General Li Fanyun.

The Fifth Prince, formerly known as the Fifth Prince. He is calculating and patient, having endured years of manipulation and hidden trauma regarding his mother's death. He bears deep resentment toward Concubine Lan for her role in his mother's demise.

The primary consort of the Emperor and mother figure to Princess Sihe. She is observant, appreciative of the Seventh Prince's efforts to keep the empire safe, and represents a stabilizing, supportive presence for the Seventh Prince.

A former imperial concubine who conspired with Concubine Lan to feed the young Seventh Prince poisonous 'Wan-Ye Fruit' in an attempt to harm him.

A military commander who served alongside the Seventh Prince at the border. His efforts in the war against the Northern Territory were instrumental in securing peace for the empire.

The family clan of Concubine Lan and Li Fanyun, who were executed in full under charges of treason.

A loyal steward who served under Cui Rong. He became the guardian of Huhu after Cui Rong's death and ensured she reached the capital to testify, despite the risks to his own life.

The current head of the Observatory Department. She is a member of the Zhang family and possesses deep knowledge of divination and prophecy. She maintains a complex relationship with the Seventh Prince, acting as a mentor figure while attempting to protect her clan.

A deceased former official of the Observatory Department. His death, initially presumed accidental, is being investigated by the Seventh Prince as a potential cover-up for past crimes related to the imperial harem and political betrayals.

The mother of the Fourth Prince and a recently promoted consort. She is revealed to be a master manipulator, controlling her son through spiked incense and charms. She is suspected of being connected to pre-dynasty royal lineages.

An elderly expert artisan specializing in ceramics and ancient hidden calligraphy techniques. He decoded the secret messages hidden on the paper stationery kept by the Seventh Prince.

The first emperor of the Great Zhou dynasty, known for his iron-handed rule in establishing a new order and solidifying power after the collapse of the Wei state.

The final ruler of the preceding Wei Dynasty who perished in the flames of his capital alongside his royal kin rather than surrender to the Great Zhou forces.

The sole surviving young princess of the fallen Wei Dynasty who successfully fled to the outskirts of Zhennan Pass, establishing a hidden lineage that survived for generations.

The wife of Marquis Xia Hong and mother of Xia Fuyang. She is quick-witted and pragmatic, actively assisting her husband in maintaining their family's safety by helping him stage his feigned injury to avoid political trouble.

A senior eunuch who acted as a guardian and surrogate father figure to Qu Duobian during his youth. Qu Duobian intends to provide for his retirement.

The identity adopted by the former Fourth Prince after his departure from the capital. He is completely amnesiac regarding his royal past, living a simple life as a traveler.

Formally known as the Grand Preceptor, he remains a trusted mentor and advisor to the new Emperor. He holds significant respect in the imperial court and supports the Emperor's bureaucratic reforms.

An opportunistic and ambitious senior eunuch who attempted to use a palace maid to influence the Emperor's personal life for political gain. Following his failure, he was dismissed and removed from the palace by orders of the Emperor.

A palace maid orchestrated by Eunuch Wang to seduce the Emperor. Due to her involvement in the unauthorized scheme, she was expelled from the palace and sent to work as a laborer at a public nursery.

A figure of the imperial household involved in the official selection and vetting process for future imperial consorts.

The late father of Qu Duobian. He is remembered as a strict ruler. In the collective 'nightmare' of the ministers, he appears as a specter, vocally furious at the officials for forcing his successor into marriage.

A high-ranking dowager consort who, upon hearing rumors of the Emperor's worsening health, is traveling from Yangzhou to the capital to visit him.

The head of Jing'an Temple. He holds a conversation with Xi Zihang during his ritual visit, recognizing his sincere prayer for the Emperor.

Formally titled Empress Dowager Xuan. A key political figure who assists Qu Duobian in navigating court resistance and restructuring the inner court official system.

A consort of the previous emperor who has moved out of the palace to reside with her son, effectively stepping back from inner court responsibilities.

A consort of the previous emperor who has chosen to leave the palace to live with her son, avoiding the burdens of palace management.

A skilled and dedicated physician from the Imperial Medical Academy, ordered by the court to accompany the Emperor on his journey to the front lines to ensure his health and safety.

A consort of the previous emperor who was promoted to the rank of Taipin by Qu Duobian. She is a kind maternal figure who helps care for the youngest imperial descendants.

The two-year-old son of Princess Zhiyi and Xie Lishan. Born in the fourth year of the Yonghe era, he is characterized by his uniquely stoic, serious expression, which contrasts with the lively and humorous nature of his family.

A palace servant or attendant dedicated to serving the Seventh Prince, showing deep concern for his health and well-being.

The Seventh Prince, currently living in Ju'an Palace. He has transmigrated into this world and possesses a 'simulator' system that allows him to gain buffs and items.

Originally a young eunuch of unknown name, given the name 'Wen Xiaochun' by the Seventh Prince. He was previously sick and struggling but has been aided by the prince.

The Chief Eunuch serving Emperor Chongzhao, an observant and experienced court official.

The mother of the Seventh Prince, now deceased. She was once highly favored by the Emperor but died during childbirth.

The deceased mother of the Seventh Prince Qu Duobian and the daughter of Marquis Chijian. She was the Emperor's childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, whose death left the Emperor devastated.