The Capital City
上京
The central metropolis and seat of imperial power.
Duke of England's Residence
英国公府
The aristocratic family estate where Jiang Mingtang resides.
Yuling Courtyard
毓灵院
The specific living quarters assigned to the protagonist within the Duke's estate.
Yuzhou Province
豫州
A remote province where the protagonist resided for four years before returning to the capital.
Qianji Battalion
千机营
A military camp or faction where Jiang Shixu serves as a Captain.
Changping Street
长平街
The most prosperous and lively commercial area in the capital city.
Weiyuan Marquis Estate
威远侯府
The grand residence of the Jiang family.
Tianxiang Pavilion
天香楼
A prominent social venue in the capital known for intellectual gatherings and strategic games.
Jingguo Duke Estate
靖国公府
The permanent and prestigious home of the Qi family.
Zhongyong Marquis Estate
忠勇侯府
The family estate of the Lu family.
Huzhou
浒州
A southern region known for its rainy autumn weather and mountainous terrain where Jiang Shixu was stationed for official business.
Infantry Battalion
步军营
The military training camp where Jiang Shixu serves and where the confrontation with Lu Yuanzhou occurred.
Ciyun Temple
慈云庙
A temple located in the southern suburbs, selected by Jiang Mingtang as a meeting place to resolve the annulment issue.
Huguo Temple
护国寺
The prestigious, state-supported temple that replaced Ciyun Temple in prominence.
Fuchun Pavilion
赋春阁
A private, secluded area or room located within the Tianxiang Pavilion.
Suzhou
苏州
A city where Lu Huaichuan traveled for his academic tour.
Northern Frontier
北境
The northern border region where the Zhongyong Marquis established his military reputation.
Tiance Army
天策军
An elite military unit consisting of approximately 40,000 soldiers responsible for guarding the Imperial Palace, the capital city, and supporting official administrative duties.
Huben Army
虎贲军
The capital's primary combat force with nearly 100,000 soldiers. They are frequently tasked with guarding the capital, suppressing rebellions, and deploying to the battlefield to assist border forces.
Shenji Camp
神机营
A specialized military unit of approximately 30,000 soldiers responsible for firearms, weaponry, and imperial ceremonial guard duties.
Southern Wilderness
南荒
A remote, harsh region traditionally used as a place of exile for disgraced royals.
Yufang Garden
御芳园
A scenic garden located within the larger Jinglin Park complex. Formerly a private pleasure ground for a past emperor, it is now a public site and an idyllic location for social meetings.
Jinglin Garden
景林苑
A vast, grand imperial park that serves as the encompassing area for Yufang Garden.
South Lake
南湖
A prominent lake in the capital used for leisure boating and social gatherings among the elite.
Cold Moon Pavilion
寒月亭
A scenic rest stop located along the traditional boat tour route on South Lake.
Five Peaks Pavilion
五峰阁
A cultural venue located near the capital's lake district, popular among scholars and intellectuals for discussions.
Huben Army Camp
虎贲军营
The military encampment where the Huben Army trains and operates.
Huaizhou
淮州
A strategic region currently becoming the center of administrative investigations and political focus.
Capital Prefecture
京兆府
The local government office in charge of judicial filings and legal cases in the capital.