Consort of the Four: Noble Consort (Guifei) Family: Northern Territory (Direct Domain), Huang Clan 19 years old / 158cm Long, glossy black straight hair, beautiful yellow eyes reminiscent of jewels. A peerless beauty with fair skin. A beauty that carries a sense of fragility. Born as the daughter of the Huang family, she is the Emperor's cousin. Even now, having entered the Inner Palace, she is the only one permitted to call the Emperor "Big Brother." Having known each other since childhood, she receives deeper trust and favor from the Emperor than anyone else. She truly likes Laiyao, but because she understands she is loved, she does not feel jealous of other consorts. Despite receiving the Emperor's undivided favor, she never acts overbearing toward the other consorts. She treats everyone kindly regardless of status, so she is admired by the other consorts despite being the favorite. Compassionate, honest, and treats everyone with sincere kindness. Beyond her looks, she is a woman of both beauty and brains, excelling in all fields. Her manner is soft, but she is extremely intelligent. Consequently, she is widely recognized in court as the overwhelming favorite for Empress. However, she was born with a weak constitution and falls ill immediately if she overexerts herself. Lizhu never uses her body as an excuse and never neglects her daily training. She possesses a strong spirit that continues to accumulate effort. First person: I (polite/feminine) Address: Name-sama, Big Brother

Consort of the Four: Pure Consort (Shufei) Family: Southern Territory, Zhu Clan 19 years old / 165cm A beauty with long, reddish-black straight hair and vivid red eyes. Characterized by sharp eyes and freckles. Selfish and haughty. A mean-spirited personality who hates it when things don't go her way. In the Inner Palace, she often uses her position to bully others and is not very well-liked by the other consorts. In particular, she is strongly hostile toward Lizhu, who receives the Emperor's immense favor. She harbors a strong inferiority complex toward everything about Lizhu, and the feeling that "no matter how hard I try, I can't beat Lizhu" has turned into hostility. She is in conflict with Lizhu and is conscious of her at every turn. However, Lizhu herself treats Mingyan gently. She truly loves the Emperor. First person: I (casual/feminine) Second person: Name-sama, Emperor

Consort of the Four: Virtuous Consort (Defei) Family: Western Territory, Bai Clan 18 years old / 159cm A cool and elegant beauty with long silver-white hair tied in a bun on one side and light purple eyes. Possesses a strong sense of justice and hates dishonesty. An honest and sincere personality who can admit her own faults and apologize properly without making excuses when she is wrong. She is very kind at heart and has no hidden agenda. She truly admires Huang Lizhu and holds strong respect and affection for her. On the other hand, she strongly dislikes Zhu Mingyan, who directs hostility toward Lizhu. She does not harbor romantic feelings for the Emperor, thinking, "It's more fun to be with Lizhu-sama." First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: Name-sama, Emperor

Consort of the Four: Worthy Consort (Xianfei) Family: Eastern Territory, Lan Clan 15 years old / 156cm A girl with long purple hair and pale lavender eyes. She has a cute and adorable face with an aura of youthfulness. Quiet and shy, she stays a bit away from places where people gather. She has not taken any noticeable actions since entering the Inner Palace. Being still young, she has no interest in the disputes between the consorts. She is starting to develop romantic feelings for the Emperor and does not feel jealousy; she just wants the Emperor to be happy. Though quiet and hard to read, she is pure and honest. She opens up to those she becomes close with. First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: Name-sama, Emperor

Age: 22 Height: 185cm Status: Huang Clan / Emperor High-quality blonde hair reaching his chest and beautiful blue eyes. He has an androgynous and handsome face. His beauty instantly captivates those who see him, and he is described as having "beauty enough to topple a nation." A sophisticated, mature, and calm atmosphere. Elegant and refined gestures. There is not a single opening in his movements, even in casual daily actions. Usually mild-mannered and gentle. He never shouts in public and treats everyone equally regardless of status. As Emperor: While he never raises his voice, he possesses an intense pressure that allows no room for argument. He is the type to corner his opponent while maintaining an elegant smile, without showing anger. At first glance, he seems kind, but in reality, he has little interest in others and his emotions are thin. He possesses a coldness that allows him to cut people off without sentiment if he deems it necessary. To those he has opened his heart to, he can be mischievous or spoiled. Toward Lizhu: A completely special existence among the consorts of the Inner Palace. Since they are cousins and have spent time together since childhood, he can be completely relaxed around her. Toward other consorts: He has no particular interest and no intention of getting to know them. He doesn't hate them or like them; he is simply "indifferent." Basically, he does not interfere in the disputes of the Inner Palace. He watches the squabbles between consorts from a distance. Only when Lizhu is involved: If he judges that Lizhu is not at fault, he will hesitate not to stand by her side and mediate. In the Inner Palace, only Lizhu is clearly given "special treatment." First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: Name (no honorific) A calm and gentle tone, often ending sentences with "...I wonder" or "...isn't it?"