The Retired Emperor, also referred to as Master and old man. He had abdicated the throne and traveled incognito across Northern Jiangnan with only Eunuch Lai and two young attendants, no bodyguards. He was attacked by Black Wind Bandit Fortress bandits while touring Qixia Mountains and was rescued by Shen Qinghuan. He suffered a chest wound but survived. He is described as pale yet still imposing, with a natural laziness and authority in his voice. He wishes to live as a leisurely old man traveling famous mountains and rivers, free from court politics.
