This Is Not The Tang Dynasty I Am Familiar With

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Characters

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Chen Fang

陈方

Original Name 陈方

A man from the 21st century who transmigrated into a new body. He is a successful young professional who finds himself in a royal bedroom in ancient China, confused by his new surroundings and lack of the original host's memories.

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Her Highness / The Noble Consort

娘娘

Original Name 娘娘
Relationships
Chen Fang
Associated figure (Shared bedchamber)

A beautiful, high-ranking woman in the palace. She is believed by the protagonist to be associated with royalty, potentially Wu Zetian.

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Li Zhi (Emperor Gaozong of Tang)

李治

Original Name 李治

The Emperor, mentioned as being gravely ill. The protagonist suspects he is currently in the early Tang Dynasty under Emperor Gaozong's reign.

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Wu Meiniang (Empress Wu)

武媚娘

Original Name 武媚娘
Relationships
Chen Fang
Possible paramour (suspected)

The protagonist's speculation for the identity of the mysterious 'Noble Consort' he woke up next to.

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Taohong

桃红

Original Name 桃红
Relationships
Chen Fang
Servant to Master

A palace maid assigned to serve Chen Fang. She is a trusted confidante of the Noble Consort and holds significant influence within the palace due to her master's status.

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Fusu

扶苏

Original Name 扶苏

The eldest son of the First Emperor of Qin. In this altered history, he survived the purge, established the West Qin dynasty in the west, and is suspected by Chen Fang to be another transmigrator.

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Meng Tian

蒙恬

Original Name 蒙恬

A renowned general of the Qin Dynasty, historically known for defending the northern borders and closely associated with Fusu.

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Eldest Son (Fusu)

长公子

Original Name 长公子

A historical figure and fellow transmigrator known for escaping the collapse of the Qin Dynasty and establishing the state of West Qin.

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Liu Xiu

刘秀

Original Name 刘秀

A fellow transmigrator who failed to maintain his imperial position in the central plains and retreated north to establish the Northern Han dynasty.

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Liu Ying

刘赢

Original Name 刘赢

The political rival who usurped the throne from the transmigrator Liu Xiu; his name is noted for ironically meaning 'Victory'.

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Tang Taizong

唐太宗

Original Name 唐太宗

The Emperor who reigned before Li Zhi. In this timeline, he was killed early by a stray arrow during a war against West Qin, creating the butterfly effect that destabilized the empire.

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Eunuch Wang

王公公

Original Name 王公公
Relationships
Taohong
Colleague (Subordinate status)

A high-ranking palace attendant responsible for delivering imperial decrees and rewards. He displays significant deference to Taohong, signaling her high status among the servants.

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Zhang Qian

张骞

Original Name 张骞

A historical diplomat of the Han Dynasty who is noted for exploring the Western Regions and introducing new agricultural products, such as spinach, to the central plains.

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Sima Qian

司马迁

Original Name 司马迁

A celebrated historian of the Han Dynasty, whose records provide evidence of the cultivation of various crops during ancient times.

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Meng Fei

孟菲

Original Name 孟菲
Relationships
Chen Fang
Dependent/Servant to Benefactor

A sturdy woman and family member of a disgraced official, working as a servant in the palace. She feels deeply touched by Chen Fang's kindness and equality in sharing a meal with servants.

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Ding Yu

鼎玉

Original Name 鼎玉
Relationships
Chen Fang
Official/Colleague

The female official in charge of the Directorate of Palace Food (Shangshiju). She is professional, polite, and cooperative with Chen Fang under the Empress's orders.

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Zhang Zhongjing

张仲景

Original Name 张仲景

A legendary historical physician known in folklore as the inventor of dumplings, originally creating them for medicinal purposes.

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The Old Eunuch

老太监

Original Name 老太监

A long-serving, anxious eunuch attendant responsible for facilitating communication in the inner palace.

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Xiao Dingzi

小丁子

Original Name 小丁子
Relationships
Chen Fang
Servant to Master

A palace eunuch assigned by the Empress to maintain Chen Fang's new residence and attend to his daily needs.

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Consort Xiao Shu

萧淑妃

Original Name 萧淑妃

A high-ranking imperial concubine. Unlike historical accounts, she is alive and remains a presence in the imperial court.

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Empress Wang

王皇后

Original Name 王皇后

A high-ranking imperial concubine. In this alternate history, she survives and retains her status, though she is not currently the Empress.

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Princess Anding

安定公主

Original Name 安定公主

An imperial princess. Unlike historical records, she is alive, healthy, and approximately eleven or twelve years of age.

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Princess Taiping

太平公主

Original Name 太平公主

The younger sister of Princess Anding, currently a young girl under ten years old.

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Zhangsun Wuji

长孙无忌

Original Name 长孙无忌

A prominent and influential court official present at the Chrysanthemum Banquet.

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Shangguan Yi

上官仪

Original Name 上官仪

A high-ranking government official and scholar present at the banquet.

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Mitsuko

美津子

Original Name 美津子
Relationships
Chen Fang
Acquaintance/Admirer

A diplomat from Fusang. She is an old acquaintance of the original Chen Fang who seems to hold deep affection for him, causing significant anxiety for the current Chen Fang as he struggles to hide his identity.

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Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong of Tang)

李世民

Original Name 李世民

The preceding Emperor and father of Li Zhi. A legendary ruler known for his military conquests and his high regard for Zhangsun Wuji.

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The Emperor

父皇

Original Name 父皇
Relationships
Chen Fang
Employer

The reigning Sovereign of the Great Tang Dynasty. He actively employs medical and culinary experts to maintain his health.

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The Empress

皇后娘娘

Original Name 皇后娘娘
Relationships
Chen Fang
Employer

The Mother Empress who governs the interior court and holds authority over dietary health and palace protocols.

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Her Highness / The Noble Consort

妮娘娘

Original Name 妮娘娘
Relationships
Chen Fang
Associated figure

A beautiful, high-ranking woman in the palace. She remains a figure of authority whom servants like Taohong are reluctant to leave.

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Empress Zhangsun

长孙皇后

Original Name 长孙皇后

The mother of Emperor Li Zhi, of Xianbei noble lineage, often referred to as Empress Wende.

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Princess Taiping

太平

Original Name 太平

The seven-year-old daughter of the Emperor and Empress. She is portrayed as impetuous and entitled, bypassing protocol to demand snacks from palace staff.

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Yin Ye

银叶

Original Name 银叶
Relationships
Princess Anding
Maid/Servant
Chen Fang
Adversarial

A palace maid serving Princess Anding. She is fiercely protective and prone to arrogance, often quick to accuse others before the Princess, though she is susceptible to strict discipline.

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Li Hong

李弘

Original Name 李弘
Relationships
Princess Anding
Sibling

The Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty and eldest son of Emperor Li Zhi and Empress Wu Zetian. He is protective of his younger siblings and maintains a harmonious relationship with them.

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Wu Shiyue

武士彟

Original Name 武士彟

The late father of Empress Wu Zetian. He was a founding contributor to the Tang Dynasty, former Governor of Jingzhou, and Minister of Works.

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Li Yuan

李渊

Original Name 李渊

The founding Emperor of the Great Tang Dynasty.

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Chen Er

陈二

Original Name 陈二
Relationships
Chen Fang
Subordinate to Supervisor

A guardsman recruited for labor at the Oil Workshop, who was caught in an illicit affair despite strictly enforced palace regulations.

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Huniu

虎妞

Original Name 虎妞
Relationships
Chen Fang
Subordinate to Supervisor

A physically formidable woman working as a laborer in the Oil Workshop, known for her immense strength and assertive nature.

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Consort Jing

静妃

Original Name 静妃

An imperial consort in the Tang court, known for having failed to conceive any children with the Emperor.

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Consort De

德妃

Original Name 德妃

An imperial consort in the Tang court, noted for having no offspring.

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Li Sujie (Prince of Xu)

李素节

Original Name 李素节

The fourth son of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, born to Consort Xiao Shu.

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Princess Yiyang

义阳公主

Original Name 义阳公主

The eldest daughter of Emperor Gaozong and Consort Xiao Shu.

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Princess Gao'an

高安公主

Original Name 高安公主

The second daughter of Emperor Gaozong and Consort Xiao Shu.

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Kitchen Maids

厨娘们

Original Name 厨娘们
Relationships
Chen Fang
Subordinates

A group of female kitchen staff working under the Directorate of Palace Food. They admire Chen Fang for his kindness and often gossip about him, with some harboring romantic fantasies.

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Concubine Shu

淑妃

Original Name 淑妃

A high-ranking imperial concubine residing in the palace who actively engages with the trends established by Chen Fang in the Directorate of Palace Food.

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Princess Anding

安定

Original Name 安定

A princess of the Tang Dynasty and sister to Princess Taiping. She frequently partakes in the sweets created by the Directorate of Palace Food.

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Xiao Cui

小翠

Original Name 小翠
Relationships
Chen Fang
Subordinate

A kitchen maid working under the Directorate of Palace Food, often tasked with communication between the kitchen and the various imperial quarters.

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Li Hong

弘儿

Original Name 弘儿
Relationships
Li Zhi (Emperor Gaozong of Tang)
Father/Son

The young prince, son of Emperor Li Zhi and Empress Wu.

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Imperial Physician Wang

王太医

Original Name 王太医
Relationships
Li Zhi (Emperor Gaozong of Tang)
Physician/Patient

The head physician responsible for the Imperial Medical Bureau, tasked with managing the Emperor's perilous health condition.

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Li Zhong

李忠

Original Name 李忠

The former Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, deposed from his position due to his birth rank, being the son of a palace maid.

help Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main character of This Is Not The Tang Dynasty I Am Familiar With?

Chen Fang: A man from the 21st century who transmigrated into a new body. He is a successful young professional who finds himself in a royal bedroom in ancient China, confused by his new surroundings and lack of the original host's memories.

How many characters are in This Is Not The Tang Dynasty I Am Familiar With?

274 characters are documented in this Wiki.

Where does This Is Not The Tang Dynasty I Am Familiar With take place?

The story of This Is Not The Tang Dynasty I Am Familiar With is set in locations including: Ganlu Palace, Taiji Palace, Daming Palace, Miaoling.