The Empress of the palace, responsible for managing all matters within the inner palace. She is a thorough and intelligent woman who has never made a mistake in all her years holding this position. She lost her son Chenghu, which caused her health to decline for some time. She shows deep compassion for Yiqing and is devoted to ensuring the princess's well-being. She carefully selects four wet nurses for Yiqing and arranges a comfortable living space for her in the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. She is warm and gentle in her interactions with both Kangxi and the palace attendants.