Supervisor of the Heir Apparent's Household
詹事府
The official office responsible for the affairs and education of the Crown Prince.
Taoyuan County
桃源县
A county locale referenced as a place the Prince once visited.
The Fang Estate
方府
The private residence of Fang Zhengyi.
Meridian Gate
午门
The ceremonial entry point where court officials congregate before the morning assembly.
Eastern Palace
东宫
The residence of the Crown Prince within the palace complex.
Imperial Study
御书房
The Emperor's private office used for state affairs and disciplinary reviews.
Jiangling Port
江凌港
A coastal port city mentioned as a possible location for waste disposal infrastructure.
Jianjiang Prefecture
建江府
A region suffering from catastrophic, persistent flooding, currently experiencing social unrest and the emergence of a dangerous cult.
Great Jing Dynasty
大景朝
The central imperial state currently facing fiscal challenges and localized rebellions.
Water God Sect
水神教
A heretical organization formed by remnants of the former Qian state; they manipulate disaster-stricken refugees, creating chaos and spreading dissent in Jianjiang Prefecture.
Yintuo
银陀
A remote, rugged region featuring steep peaks and waterways, serving as the site for the mining team's large-scale demolition mission.
Qingchang Tower
庆昌楼
An upscale restaurant in Taoyuan County where the mining team plans to feast in celebration of their successful mission.
Tiande Pool
天德池
A renowned bathhouse in Taoyuan County, chosen by the miners as the ultimate reward to relax their weary bodies after their arduous labor.
Yintuo River Estuary
银坨河口
The location where the river bifurcates and the two major mountain peaks collapsed, effectively blocking the flood and saving the region.
The Capital
京城
The seat of imperial power from which the edicts are issued.
Yangxin Hall
养心殿
The private study chamber where the Emperor resides and manages state affairs.
Fulai Restaurant
福来楼
A restaurant managed by Jia Liang, secretly backed by the influence of Zhang Chang.
Main Hall
正殿
The primary throne room where the Emperor holds morning audiences with his court officials.
Grand Hall
大殿
The main ceremonial hall of the imperial palace where the morning court sessions are held.
Jing Kingdom
景国
The nation where the story takes place.
Minister's Estate
尚书府
The residence of the Revenue Minister, Zhang Shi.
Quzuo Lake
曲作湖
A scenic location known for hosting high-society events, poetry gatherings, and debates frequented by the nobility and literati.
Qiansheng Cloth Store
钱胜布行
A cloth shop located in the East of the Capital, used as a front for covert operations by loyalists of the former dynasty.
The Great Gan Dynasty
大乾
The fallen imperial dynasty, now actively being plotted to be restored by its loyalists.
The Great Jing Empire
大景
The current ruling dynasty.
The Prince of Ning's Mansion
宁王府
The residence and base of operations for the Prince of Ning.
The Painted Barge
画舫
A large, three-story pleasure boat used to host social gatherings and poetry banquets, featuring a large central hall.
Cangxiang Pavilion
藏香阁
A well-known establishment famous for its beautiful courtesans, which frequently hosts social events such as poetry gatherings.
Imperial Prison
天牢
The high-security penitentiary where political prisoners and high-ranking officials are detained.
Tiger and Leopard Garden
虎豹园
An imperial location associated with entertainment or hunting, frequently used by the Prince as a benchmark for his activities.
Hengjiang Prefecture
横江府
A major city where Fang Zhengyi notably organized a beggar network and led them in organized operations before transitioning to legitimate commerce.
Mingluan Palace
鸣鸾宫
The living quarters of the Fifth Princess within the inner palace.
The Dungeon
地牢
The site of Fang Zhengyi's failed and tragic medicinal experiments.
Imperial Medical Academy
太医院
The department where imperial physicians like Hu reside.
Mingluan Palace
鸣鸾殿
The residence of the Fifth Princess, surrounding a private rear garden.
The Rear Garden
后花园
A private garden inside the Mingluan Palace filled with allergic-triggering flowers.
Ankou Village
安口村
A neighboring community that collaborates with Taoyuan County on matters of waste management and sanitation.
Re-education Center
再教育中心
A specialized facility within Taoyuan County used to reform, assimilate, and indoctrinate newcomers or infiltrators into the local societal norms.
Snow Moon Pavilion
雪月楼
A brothel located in Taoyuan County, frequented by Wu Sheng for entertainment and inspiration for his writing.
Jihua County
吉华县
A former county that suffered a population drain due to the influence of Taoyuan County, eventually leading to its demotion to a township.
Jihua Township
吉华乡
The downgraded administrative status of the former Jihua County.
Guiyuan County
归元县
The current administrative district governed by Tang Shou.