Grand Scholar Mu Jie, the revered Crown Prince Grand Tutor who served two dynasties. He is an elder statesman who survived well into the reign of the seventh prince-turned-emperor, outliving even the Hongren Emperor. He maintained an unyielding spirit reminiscent of ancient scholar-warriors and never succumbed to conservatism. He stood as a banner within the court, steadfastly overcoming opposition to controversial yet beneficial policies. He genuinely cared for the common people without pretense.
