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A modern novelist who transmigrated into a newborn prince, possessing adult-like intelligence and a guarded, cynical demeanor.

The reigning monarch of the empire, a middle-aged man concerned with his own appearance and his heir's potential.

The biological mother of Chu Mo, known as the virtuous consort who dotes deeply on her newborn son.

The primary wife of the Emperor, skilled at offering flattering pleasantries to soothe his ego.

The Prince of Zhenbei, a powerful异姓王 (non-royal surname king). He is the cousin of Imperial Consort Xiao and possesses significant military influence.

A veteran general from the Northern Army and a trusted subordinate of Prince Zhenbei. He serves as the martial arts tutor for Chu Mo.

The Fifth Prince, an arrogant and academically incompetent teenager who bullies his younger siblings to vent his frustrations.

The Ninth Prince (misidentified in text as eighth, contextualized as younger brother), a target of constant bullying due to his mother's low status and lack of protection.

A serving maid to Chu Mo who appears loyal and obedient, though she is prone to deep introspection and anxiety regarding her position.

A young, innocent maid, approximately twelve years old, who serves Chu Mo with eagerness and occasional naive misunderstandings of courtly conduct.

The Sixth Prince of the empire. He acts timid and unremarkable to avoid attention but is secretly building his own network of influence in the capital.

A young, enigmatic girl attending the Imperial Academy. She possesses rare double pupils and a delicate, captivating beauty that leaves a lasting impression on Chu Mo.

Once the Emperor's favorite, she fell into obscurity six years ago after a traumatic and suspicious childbirth where she allegedly produced a stillborn infant.

A palace midwife who acted as a surrogate grandmother to Qi Zhi. She was killed during the internal purges surrounding Noble Consort Su's childbirth.

The head of the imperial court, a cunning strategist currently dealing with the fallout of his daughter's scandalous compromising of her reputation.

The daughter of Prime Minister Shen; headstrong and foolishly in love with the Fifth Prince, having compromised her reputation by losing her virginity to him.

The Second Prince, a composed and serious contender for the throne caught in the political maneuvering between the Emperor and the Prime Minister.

A powerful high-ranking official and warlord with significant military authority, related to Chu Mo's mother, causing unease in the imperial court.

A stoic and lethally skilled imperial guard assigned to the safety of the Seventh Prince. He is known for his statue-like demeanor and lack of outward emotion.

A high-ranking eunuch implicated in a covert, sinister conspiracy involving the death of an imperial newborn.

A high-ranking imperial concubine whose palace staff has been linked to corruption, cruel abuse, and dark secrets.

The concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Pingyang. She is a regressor from a previous life, possessing knowledge of future political downfalls and tragedies, which she seeks to prevent by intervening in the lives of the imperial princes.

The legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingyang, though actually the younger half-sister of Qin Wanrou. She is manipulative, taking credit for all of Qin Wanrou's accomplishments, and holds deep malice toward her.

The Marquis of Wu'an and a formidable general holding significant military power. He is a commanding figure who appears to have carried a long-standing, hidden affection for Qin Wanrou, initiating a coup to intervene on her behalf.

A middle-aged physician with a goat beard who is secretly aligned with Chu Mo's maternal family and follows his covert orders.

A prince who, in a previous lifetime, was retrieved from a temple and forced to ascend the throne by Chu Mo.

The young and handsome Minister of the Grand Court of Justice, known for his sharp investigative skills and rising prominence in the imperial court.

An elderly eunuch in his mid-forties, once a close servant to the current Crown Prince, now caught in the center of a court conspiracy.

The matriarch of the imperial family who harbors a deep, affectionate bond with the Seventh Prince, Chu Mo, viewing him as the most truthful and grounded member of the royal house.

An ethereal and strikingly beautiful woman who manifests in the Prince's new mansion; she claims to be the Guardian Immortal protecting the Xiao family, carrying an otherworldly and detached presence.

An imperial eunuch serving the throne, responsible for delivering official decrees. He is cautious and respectful, mindful of the power dynamics surrounding the new Prince.

A high-ranking noble and the father of Xu Yaoyao, noted for his daughter's prestigious lineage and upbringing.

The current, somewhat desperate head of the An family. He manages a crumbling status and holds a strong preference for his concubine's son over his legitimate daughter, Xu Yaoyao, hoping to use her marriage to secure his own standing.

A prince currently stationed on the front lines of a conflict, monitored by Chu Mo's shadow intelligence network.

The head of the Qin family, a pragmatist primarily interested in political power and alliances.

The concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Loyal Valor. She is resilient and cold, refusing to yield to the unfair treatment and false accusations instigated by her half-sister.

The legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Loyal Valor. She is a manipulative social climber who hides her malice behind a facade of fragile innocence to influence the Crown Prince.

The imposing Empress who hosts the winter feast, demanding elegance and refinement from the guests.

The Eldest Princess of the Great Qian Empire. She is politically astute and publicly philanthropic, maintaining a carefully cultivated reputation of benevolence among the populace and officials.

A provincial scholar (Juren) with a proud and stubborn temperament. He values his scholarly honor above material wealth and is currently transitioning to the patronage of Princess Chu Wanqing.

The leading power among the ten great wealthy families. They are known for their vast, ill-gotten wealth and previous sabotage against Chu Mo.

A coarse maidservant within the Prince's mansion, responsible for procurement errands and minor utility tasks.

A transmigrator posing as a male physician to operate the clinic inherited from her late father. She is the secret author of 'The Overbearing Prince Dotes on Me' and possesses a sharp, analytical mind and modern medical intuition.

A low-ranking imperial consort characterized by her vanity and lack of intelligence. She frequently engages in petty conflicts with other concubines and seeks the favor of higher-ranking consorts to settle personal grudges.

An imperial consort who maintains a calm and detached demeanor even under pressure. She is currently entangled in a conflict with Consort Jiang.

The first-born son of the Emperor and the late Virtuous Consort. He has suffered from chronic, mysterious illnesses since birth.

The deceased mother of the Eldest Prince.

The eldest prince, titled Prince Kang, aged twenty-one. His constitution has been extremely fragile since childhood due to an unknown, life-threatening affliction.

A medical official within the Imperial Medical Bureau currently tasked with treating the ailing Prince Kang.

The chief eunuch serving the Emperor, responsible for managing palace communications and attending to the Emperor's needs.