The emperor of Great Liang and father of the Crown Prince Xiao Jingshi. He has not rested properly for three days since receiving news of his son's disappearance. He is deeply grief-stricken but also fiercely protective. When Grand Tutor Fu Yuanshan and Vice Minister Wang Hai proposed sending people to 'assist' with Eastern Palace affairs, the emperor flew into a rage, accusing them of plotting rebellion and planting spies. He punished Fu Yuanshan with salary suspension and house confinement, dismissed Wang Hai, and demoted the other officials, declaring the Eastern Palace untouchable.
