Male, commander of the imperial guard, once the dashing young heir of the Ji family. He is taller and sharper than in his youth, with the edge of a seasoned warrior replacing youthful fire in his eyes. Sang Yu killed his family two years ago when they secretly backed the Second Prince's rebellion, carrying out Qi Heng's orders. He once had feelings for Sang Yu as a boy—sneaking medicine into the palace for her, bringing her green rice cakes, and defending her. After witnessing her kill an entire courtyard of men, his feelings turned to terror and resentment. He forces Sang Yu to kneel before him.
