The reigning emperor, also referred to as Emperor Liang De. He is highly calculating and political. He deliberately kept King Xuan for a meal to show favor and strengthen their bond, using it to counter the Queen Mother's influence. He is concerned about King Xuan's inability to form intimate relationships, having sent a beauty to him four years ago who was terrified and rejected. He praises Xue Qingyin for her cleverness and uses her to create tension with the Queen Mother. He is pleased that King Xuan reports to him about the Queen Mother's conspiracy.
