The Emperor, who holds absolute power. He has been on the throne for many years and has a peak aura. He is deeply obsessed with his affection for the Imperial Concubine Chan Zhen. When Prince Rui died, he was enraged and executed numerous concubines, palace servants, and officials. He neglects court affairs to stay by Chan Zhen's bedside. He is described as an out-and-out tyrant who always gets his way. He recalls meeting Chan Zhen when she was kneeling trembling, her glance in the hunting ground, and when she bumped into him in the street. He kicks Marquis Mu En in a rage and threatens to bury the entire Song family with Chan Zhen if anything happens to her.
