The ruling Empress Dowager, mother of the late Crown Prince and Xiao Jingcheng. She is a ruthless schemer who poisoned Lady Zhang to threaten Li Yunshu directly. She wants to force Li Yunshu into a relationship with the Emperor for political gain. She has already planned marriage candidates for her son Xiao Jingcheng, considering Liang Yonghe and Liu Yafu. She betrayed by the late Emperor after decades of loyal service, which hardened her desire for power.
