The Emperor of the Imperial City, referred to as His Majesty. He is described as having a temperamental nature and rarely visits the rear palace. He has a daughter named Sui An with Nan Shu (Shen Lan Shu in her previous life). He carries guilt toward the deceased Nan Shu and compensates through their daughter Sui An. He handles daily government affairs in the Imperial Study and rides in the Luan Carriage. He is concerned about the princess's unhappiness and rushes to Zhaohuadian when he hears about it. He stroked Sui An's head and promised to get a female cat from the Imperial Menagerie for Mian Mian. He glanced back as his carriage passed near Nan Shu kneeling by the palace wall, though five years have passed since his late wife left.