The Bastard Of The Red Mansion Is The King

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红楼之庶子为王

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Characters

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Jia She

贾赦

Original Name 贾赦
Relationships
Jia Lian
Father/Son
Jia Cong
Father/Son

An aging disgraced nobleman, formerly of the Jia household, now a prisoner facing exile and hardship. He has become mentally unstable due to his fall from grace and the revelation that his estranged son, Jia Cong, is now the Crown Prince.

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Jia Lian

贾琏

Original Name 贾琏
Relationships
Jia She
Son/Father
Jia Cong
Half-brothers

The son of Jia She, formerly a young master of the Jia household. He is struggling with the harsh reality of his imprisonment and exile, mourning his past life of luxury compared to his current destitute state.

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Officer Liu

刘大爷

Original Name 刘大爷
Relationships
Jia Lian
Officer/Prisoner

A military officer overseeing the prisoners. He delivers the news to Jia Lian and Jia She regarding the rise of Jia Cong to the position of Crown Prince.

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Jia Cong

贾琮

Original Name 贾琮
Relationships
Jia She
Son/Father
Jia Lian
Half-brother

The estranged son of the Jia family who was once overlooked (a 'transparent presence'), but has now been recognized as the Emperor's biological son, bestowed with the titles of Prince Qi and subsequently Crown Prince.

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Baoyu

宝玉

Original Name 宝玉
Relationships
Xiren
Former maid/Master

A former young master of the Jia family, currently serving a light labor sentence guarding a material yard thanks to the influence of Niu Jizong. He struggles with deep depression and existential regret over his wasted past and loss of status.

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Niu Jizong

牛继宗

Original Name 牛继宗

A person of significant influence who provided assistance to Baoyu to ensure his labor conditions remained relatively bearable.

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Xiren

袭人

Original Name 袭人
Relationships
Baoyu
Former maid/Master

Former maid of Baoyu, now living as a nun. She demonstrates enduring loyalty by visiting Baoyu to provide him with food and supplies.

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Daiyu

黛玉

Original Name 黛玉
Relationships
Jia Cong
Husband/Wife
Li Zun
Mother/Son

The wife of Jia Cong and mother of his imperial heir, Li Zun. Her status and motherhood have brought vitality and joy to the imperial palace.

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Aunt Xue

薛姨妈

Original Name 薛姨妈
Relationships
Baochai
Mother/Daughter

The mother of Baochai, who enjoys the prestige and protection afforded by having her daughter as a high-ranking consort within the palace.

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Li Zun

李嶟

Original Name 李嶟
Relationships
Jia Cong
Father/Son

The son of Jia Cong and Daiyu, born to great celebration at court.

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Emperor Longxing

隆兴帝

Original Name 隆兴帝
Relationships
Jia Cong
Father/Son

The reigning sovereign of the Great Qian Dynasty who eventually abdicates, preferring to enjoy his retirement and support his son's reign.

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Jia Zheng

贾政

Original Name 贾政
Relationships
Li Wan
Father-in-law/Daughter-in-law

The current head of his branch of the Jia family, focused on raising his young son and ensuring the family remains upright after the downfall of others.

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Li Wan

李纨

Original Name 李纨
Relationships
Jia Zheng
Daughter-in-law/Father-in-law

The widow of a Jia family member who now manages the internal household affairs, experiencing a simpler life compared to her predecessor.

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Concubine Zhao

赵姨娘

Original Name 赵姨娘
Relationships
Jia Huan
Mother/Son

The mother of Jia Huan, recognized for her shrewd political instincts and improved standing within the family.

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Jia Huan

贾环

Original Name 贾环
Relationships
Jia Zheng
Son/Father

The son of Jia Zheng and Concubine Zhao, who is serving in the capital garrison and building his own future.

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Meng Hua

孟华

Original Name 孟华
Relationships
Jia Cong
Subject/Emperor

A capable general and marshal of the Great Qian army, instrumental in the campaign against the Tangut state.

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Baochai

宝钗

Original Name 宝钗
Relationships
Jia Cong
Husband/Wife

A consort of Jia Cong who bears him a son and a daughter, noted for her grace and status.

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Grand Emperor

太上皇

Original Name 太上皇
Relationships
Emperor Longxing
Father/Son

The retired emperor who reigned before Emperor Longxing; he passes away in the thirty-fifth year of the Longxing era.

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Fairy Jinghuan

警幻仙姑

Original Name 警幻仙姑
Relationships
Jia Cong
Subject/Sovereign

The master of the Land of Illusion (Taixu Huanjing) situated in the Fangchun Mountain. She is a celestial being who serves as a subject to the Heavenly Emperor.

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Xiangyun

湘云

Original Name 湘云
Relationships
Jia Cong
Consort

An imperial consort (Emperor Consort Yun) who reincarnated to accompany the Heavenly Emperor. She has a playful personality and was seen pulling the beard of the Emperor's close attendant in a dream.

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Keqing

可卿

Original Name 可卿

Originally a plant sprite turned deity within the world of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', not a celestial consort of the Emperor.

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Yuanchun

元春

Original Name 元春

A close attendant or imperial consort serving under Jia Cong in the palace.

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Zeus

宙斯

Original Name 宙斯

The King of Gods in Western mythology, whose staff was once stolen by the Heavenly Emperor in a past life.

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The Yellow Emperor

黄帝

Original Name 黄帝

A primordial Heavenly Emperor of the Great Thousand Worlds.

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The Flame Emperor

炎帝

Original Name 炎帝

A primordial Heavenly Emperor of the Great Thousand Worlds.

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Empress

皇后

Original Name 皇后

The mother of the Crown Prince, who oversees the well-being of the royal household and cares for the mother and newborn.

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Dowager Matriarch

老太太

Original Name 老太太

The esteemed matriarch of the family, held in high reverence by all members of the royal household.

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Feng'er

凤儿

Original Name 凤儿

A personal attendant of the household responsible for accompanying the family elders.

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Zhi'er

芷儿

Original Name 芷儿

A personal attendant of the household responsible for accompanying the family elders.

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Lady Wang

王夫人

Original Name 王夫人

The mother of Baoyu, who is noted for harboring concerns and regrets over her son's current status.

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Sister Feng

凤姐姐

Original Name 凤姐姐

A close female associate and relative within the household circle, known for her capable assistance during the labor process.

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Sister You

尤姐姐

Original Name 尤姐姐

A female relative or associate within the palace/household circle present during the labor.

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Miaoyu

妙玉

Original Name 妙玉

A female attendant or noble lady who is tasked with notifying the Empress and the Empress Dowager about the labor.

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Wang Xifeng

王熙凤

Original Name 王熙凤

A prominent lady in the household who provides comfort and encouragement to the expectant Daiyu.

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Empress Dowager

太后

Original Name 太后

The mother of the reigning Emperor Longxing, anxiously awaiting news of the royal heir's birth.

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Zijuan

紫鹃

Original Name 紫鹃

A diligent maid serving in the Eastern Palace, essential in coordinating tasks during Daiyu's labor.

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Lin Ruhai

林如海

Original Name 林如海

The father of Daiyu, who is overjoyed and deeply moved by his daughter's status as Crown Princess and the impending birth of the imperial grandchild.

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Fang Yao

方遥

Original Name 方遥

An official of the Eastern Palace who congratulates Lin Ruhai on the news.

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Meng Zong

孟宗

Original Name 孟宗

An official associated with the Eastern Palace faction.

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Wei Qi

魏杞

Original Name 魏杞

An official associated with the Eastern Palace faction.

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Wang Ziteng

王子腾

Original Name 王子腾

A high-ranking relative and official associated with the Eastern Palace faction.

help Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main character of The Bastard Of The Red Mansion Is The King?

Jia She: An aging disgraced nobleman, formerly of the Jia household, now a prisoner facing exile and hardship. He has become mentally unstable due to his fall from grace and the revelation that his estranged son, Jia Cong, is now the Crown Prince.

How many characters are in The Bastard Of The Red Mansion Is The King?

41 characters are documented in this Wiki.

Where does The Bastard Of The Red Mansion Is The King take place?

The story of The Bastard Of The Red Mansion Is The King is set in locations including: Jia Household, Shenjing, Imperial Prison, Jiangyun Pavilion.