The reigning Emperor and father of Prince Yu. He was deeply shocked and furious upon learning his son was drugged with a potent aphrodisiac. He ordered a thorough investigation and delegated the matter to the Empress. He personally bestowed the dragon-head cane upon the Dowager Lady Tang, indicating his trust in her. He was anxious about whether his son would be able to produce heirs and instructed the physicians to treat the prince with utmost care.
