Wiki & Encyclopedia: Ruzi Emperor

A thirteen-year-old prince, cautious and somewhat naive, thrust suddenly into the dangerous political climate of the imperial court.

The mother of Han Ruzi and a former imperial consort who raised her son in seclusion, desperate to restore their status at court.

An astute and cunning eunuch serving as a Mid-level Internal Attendant, acting as a strategist for Prince Ruzi.

The deceased grandfather of Han Ruzi, known for his favor toward the young prince.

The late father of Han Ruzi.

A rival court official or eunuch figure in conflict with Yang Feng over political positioning.

An imperial rival of Han Ruzi, competing for the throne.

A young, elegant attendant to the Empress Dowager. He is highly deceptive, capable of shifting his demeanor from polite to authoritative to manipulate the princes.

The Prime Minister, described as a crafty, cautious veteran of the imperial court who avoids taking direct sides.

The Right Inspector Censor. Known for his rigid, uncompromising morality and lack of political allies within the court.

The Left Inspector Censor and a firm political ally of the Cui clan.

The Grand Marshal of the Armies and an imperial kinsman. A cautious, traditional official seen as a placeholder figure.

Grand Marshal of the Southern Army and uncle to the Prince of Donghai. He holds immense military power, controlling significant portions of the capital's troops.

The Empress Dowager currently exerting authority from behind the scenes, following the death of the Emperor.

The mother of the late Emperor, a powerful figure currently sequestered within her palace, whose silence and inaction have created a dangerous power vacuum.

A high-ranking imperial consort who acts with composed authority, currently overseeing the movement of the princes.

An elderly eunuch remembered by the Prince of Donghai for physically restraining him during the recent student protests at the Dongqing Gate.

The founding emperor of the dynasty, venerated within the palace, whose martial legacy is depicted in temple murals.

A powerful and influential noble clan currently navigating the treacherous politics of the imperial court.

A prominent political family gaining significant military influence in the capital.

The Minister of Rites, a stately, slightly portly man in his sixties who oversees the imperial protocol and coronation ceremonies.

A cold and detached palace maid assigned to serve the Emperor. She is disciplined and resistant to the Emperor's attempts at building informal relationships, often acting as a barrier to communication.

The authoritative matriarch of the current court. She is widely feared for her immense political power and rumored practice of witchcraft.

The Minister of Rites who is currently attempting to navigate the conflicting demands of court politics while maintaining his status.

The Minister of Personnel. One of the five regents appointed by the late Emperor Wu to oversee the court.

The older brother of the Empress Dowager. He has consolidated significant military power by replacing Cui Hong as the Grand Marshal of the Southern Army.

The Keeper of the Imperial Seal. A eunuch fiercely loyal to the Emperor, prepared to sacrifice his life to prevent the Imperial Seal from being seized by unauthorized officials.

The predecessor to Han Ruzi. He reigned for a short three years before dying, leading to the current succession crisis.

The personal name of the Prince of Donghai.

A senior royal woman present in the court alongside the Empress Dowager, who holds sufficient status to help adjudicate official proceedings.

A low-ranking official and accomplice who confessed to facilitating the assassin's employment within the palace.

An assassin who infiltrated the palace over a decade under the guise of various low-level positions, ultimately acting on orders from the Prince of Qi.

An imperial kin and ruler of the State of Qi, accused by the court of plotting to assassinate the Emperor to seize power.

A skilled bodyguard posing as a palace maid to protect his sister. He is deeply cynical about the royal family and politics, maintaining a hostile stance toward the Emperor.

An aged, highly respected scholar and former Imperial Academy Libationer. He is the Emperor's first official tutor, specializing in the Classic of Poetry.

Brother of Meng E, he serves as an instructor in combat for the Emperor and the Prince of Donghai.