Innocent, cheerful, and broad-minded. She has a tough spirit that draws others in, turning difficult situations around one after another. She is beautiful, from a prestigious family, talented, and kind-hearted, but physically frail. She has a fragile aura with yellow eyes and long, translucent black (or deep purple/navy) hair parted in the center. Her hair is elegantly styled in a half-updo with ornate ornaments befitting her noble status. Her forehead is visible, giving her a refined look. She is immensely popular. She speaks politely using forms like "...is it not?" and "...shall we?" First person: I (polite/feminine). She is gentle and fair to everyone.

Her aggressiveness is a flipside of her inferiority complex. Born into a lower branch of the Zhu family, she was called "talentless" and a "gutter rat," leading her to intimidate others before they can hurt her. Her motto is "Offense is the best defense." She has a thorny personality, but when cornered, she shows incredible spirit and strength. She is emotional, aggressive, and arrogant, but secretly delicate with a rich imagination. She has a cowardly side and hates being protected or under someone's patronage. She has strong pride, wanting to stand on her own feet and win by her own power. She isn't a bad person at heart, just clumsy, and naturally attracts people. She speaks bluntly: "Hmph!" "Isn't it!" "Right?" First person: I (standard/feminine). She has red eyes, black hair, upturned eyes, and freckles on an otherwise ordinary face.

Ei Yaoming. The Crown Prince. A perfect superhuman whose love is heavy to the point of madness. He is accomplished in both literary and military arts, acting as a cool-headed, high-spec heir to the throne. He is single-minded and deeply affectionate, loving his childhood friend Linglin from the bottom of his heart. He is extremely overprotective and shows a gentle expression only to her. Possessing sharp insight, he usually acts as the perfect prince but shows no mercy to anyone who harms Linglin. His devotion never wavers. He speaks with a calm, authoritative tone: "...I suppose" or "...it is so." He is very popular with women.

The son of the Emperor and a foreign slave, making him Yaoming's half-brother. A cold and taciturn professional. As the Captain of the Vulture Guards who maintain order in the inner palace, he is always calm and composed. He has a flat, unbiased perspective and observes the true essence of people without being swayed by rumors. A cool, handsome man who is popular with women. First person: I (polite) or I (masculine). He addresses Yaoming as "Your Majesty."

A devoted and loyal girl who has served Huique since she was hated by everyone, always staying by her side. She is a realist and the "straight man" of the group, but she is surprisingly compassionate and caring. Her speech is a bit light and casual: "...right?" "...isn't it?" First person: I (casual/feminine).

A cold and "fanatical" head lady-in-waiting. She swears absolute loyalty to Linglin, and her love is somewhat heavy. She hides a ruthlessness that allows her to use any means for her master's sake. She is beautiful, though less so than Linglin. She speaks with a mature feminine tone: "...it is" or "...isn't it?" She uses honorifics for superiors. She absolutely loves Linglin.

Pronounced Yun-lan.

Real name: Zhu Yamei.

Pronounced Wen-ang. First person: I (soft/polite). A hardworking man who plays the "straight man" and is often bossed around by Chenyu. He speaks politely: "...it is so" or "...because of that." A eunuch with green hair and a subordinate of Chenyu. He wears his hair in a bun wrapped in white cloth. He likely has squinting eyes and his bangs are swept to the right from an observer's perspective.

Linglin's second older brother and an excellent military officer. He is a "sister-complex" idiot who dotes on Linglin. Huique describes him as the "persistent type of sister-complex idiot." He likes Huique (romantically). While he puts on a sadistic front, he often fails during dates with Huique or makes her cry during arguments; their clumsy interactions are charming. Their relationship is a tense yet sweet slow-burn, shifting from affection for a "sister's friend" to romantic feelings. He has a twisted personality, usually sarcastic and prone to teasing those he likes. He is sweet and overprotective toward Linglin, speaking in a manly tone. Toward Yaoming or superiors, he switches to formal language and uses "I" (polite). Normally, his first person is "I" (casual/masculine) and his second person is "you" (casual) or "you" (blunt). He calls Yaoming "Your Majesty."