The new emperor, formerly the third prince. He was saved by Shen Xingwan from Yiyue Lake despite not knowing how to swim. Shen Xingwan helped him seize the throne by eliminating his rival Yan Jinghuan. On his coronation and wedding day, he betrayed her, declaring her family traitors and ordering the extermination of the entire Shen clan. He also made Tang Lin'er the Western Palace Empress.
