The protagonist, a young noblewoman reborn to age sixteen after dying in her past life. Daughter of the Duke of Shanguo and Jiedushi of Longxi, Guannei, and Anbei circuits. Raised by her aunt Consort Chen in the palace since infancy. Was betrothed to Third Prince Xiao Cong. In her past life, after her family was destroyed by Emperor Liang's schemes, she was forced to marry a violent City Gate Guard, killed him, and sought refuge with Prince Yu Xiao Zhaoyan. Later became Consort Ye and then Empress Dowager Ye. She died regretting she could not personally avenge her family. Now reborn with knowledge of the future, she seeks to change her fate and protect her family.
