The Emperor, referred to internally by Lin Qingran as big pig's trotter and scoundrel. He has a strained and misunderstood relationship with Empress Qi. He only visits Kunning Palace on the first and fifteenth days of each month. He appears to have deep but unexpressed feelings for Empress Qi. He is sarcastic and tends to take out his frustrations on others like Physician Xue. He respects Grand Tutor Lin's standing and shows some restraint around Lin Qingran.
