Wiki & Encyclopedia: The Beauty In The Palm Of The Marquis Is A Black-hearted Lotus

The mother of Cao Chengwu and Cao Chengwen, currently in a state of shock and grief over the death of her son.

A clever and composed young woman who is trying to clear her brother's name. She possesses medical knowledge and forensic logical skills.

The deceased young master of the Cao family who died suddenly. He was known to have a severe allergy to river shrimp.

The eldest son of the Cao family. He appears to be hindering the investigation and displays suspicious behavior regarding his brother's death.

Ye Chutang's younger brother, aged twelve. He is falsely accused of killing Cao Chengwu following a prior altercation.

An official/officer who has previous ties to Ye Chutang and values justice in the investigation.

A servant or helper of the Ye household, responsible for domestic tasks and assisting during the investigation.

The official coroner for the local government office.

A helpful neighbor of the Ye family.

A subordinate or attendant to Shen Yanchuan, observant of the situation.

A man of high status currently recovering from injuries, observing Ye Chutang's actions with interest.

A young, cute child under the care of Ye Chutang, referred to as her daughter.

The owner of the Cao Restaurant; father of both Cao Chengwen and the late Cao Chengwu. He is currently in declining health.

A local woman who acts suspiciously nervous regarding the aftermath of Cao Chengwu's death.

The younger brother of Ye Chutang, currently the primary suspect in the death of Cao Chengwu.

The wealthy and influential father of Cao Chengwu, known for coddling his youngest son.

A helper in the Ye household who assists with errands and medical preparation.

The child of Auntie Yang whose life was previously saved by Ye Chutang.

The third older brother of Ye Chutang. He is more composed than his younger brother and helps provide details regarding the murder investigation.

A servant of the Cao family who murdered Cao Chengwu by deliberately spiking his food with river shrimp to trigger a lethal allergic reaction.

A stubborn, old-fashioned, and unskilled instructor at the local academy in Jiangling who frequently punishes the Ye brothers.

The proprietor of a local herb shop in Jiangling who is refusing to sell high-quality ingredients to Ye Chutang, presumably due to external pressure.

The teacher at the school attended by Ye Jingyan and Ye Yunfeng. He has begun punishing Ye Jingyan with a ruler under dubious pretenses.

The magistrate of Jiangling. He is heavily influenced by his favorite concubine and currently uses his authority to protect the Cao family from legal repercussions.

The favorite concubine and de facto leader of Magistrate Yang's household. She is a relative of Cao Deping and orchestrates political favors for the Cao family.

The Left Censor of the Censorate. A high-ranking official whose residence is associated with the rare, high-quality ink and paper that Ye Chutang possesses, raising questions about her mysterious background.

The wife of the county magistrate and a cousin to Cao Deping. She exerts significant influence over the magistrate's decisions, protecting the Cao family's interests.

The Magistrate of Jiangling. He is initially biased against Ye Chutang due to pressure from the Cao family and his relationship with a woman named Yiyi, but he is forced to acknowledge the logic and competence of Ye Chutang during the hearing.

A woman closely associated with Magistrate Yang, who pushed him to target Ye Chutang to satisfy her cousin's grievances.

A woman in her thirties who falsely accuses Ye Chutang of negligence. She is loud, manipulative, and attempts to intimidate the court without evidence.

An antagonist who conspired with a corrupt officer to frame Ye Chutang. She attempted to use false evidence to ruin the clinic but was exposed and arrested.

A dishonest government underling who accepted a bribe from the woman to plant false evidence in the Ye Medical Clinic.

A handsome man in his twenties known for his blue robes, sharp features, and smiling, crescent-shaped eyes. He comes from a wealthy background and is a close friend of Shen Yanchuan, enjoying a bond of mutual ribbing and camaraderie.

The second young master of the Ye family and an official serving in the Dali Temple. He is arrogant, enjoys engaging with wealthy social circles, and has a tense relationship with his siblings.

The son of the Assistant Minister of the Court of Imperial Entertainments. A vain and materialistic young man who constantly seeks to elevate his social status.

A famous performer at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, celebrated for her beauty and skill in playing the pipa.

The father of Ye Chutang and older brother of Ye Heng. Once a rising star in the imperial court, he was exiled after rumors of a fatal accident and is widely believed to be deceased.

The uncle of Ye Chutang and father of Ye Mingze, who is currently profiting from his position as an official and occupying the family mansion.

The elder daughter of Ye Heng and sister of Ye Mingze. She is vain, obsessed with maintaining her social status among the elite, and deeply concerned with her appearance and public reputation.

The steward of the Ye Mansion who currently manages the household for Ye Heng's branch.

A maidservant attending to Ye Shixian. She is sycophantic and heavily invested in her mistress's social standing.

A high-ranking noble lady who considers Ye Shixian a rival and often acts with hostility toward her.

A young nobleman who harbors romantic interest in Ye Shixian, which serves as a source of tension with Princess Qinyang.

The lawful wife of Ye Heng and the doting mother of Ye Mingze and Ye Shixian. She is highly status-conscious and protective of her children's reputation.