The male protagonist, Emperor Chengxi, referred to as His Majesty. He was wounded on the city tower in Yan County, and the wound reopened upon returning to the capital. He has secretly loved Gu Jiao for three years and prepared an imperial decree as her birthday gift but never had the courage to give it to her. He is diligent in state affairs upon returning from Yan County. He deliberately let Gu Jiao misunderstand him to avoid forcing her into anything against her will, having promised Chancellor Zuo.
