Male protagonist. Son of a Censor-in-Chief, a fifth-rank official. Despite being the legitimate son, he was unfavoured and had to fight desperately to make a name for himself. Earned the reputation as one of the Four Gentlemen of the Capital, which brought him to the attention of the imperial family. An imperial decree arranged his marriage to the Crown Princess. Timid and careful, he is pale and trembling during the wedding. His personal servant is Dongyi, a fourteen-year-old boy he chose and took under his wing.
