Jinshi

This character can be described as "another protagonist" of the work, harboring significant mysteries within the story. He serves as a eunuch managing the imperial harem. His appearance is extremely beautiful, described with phrases like "the smile of a heavenly maiden" and "the face of a flower," and it's said that "if he were of the opposite sex, he could even make a country fall." Maids blush at the sight of him, faint when he speaks in his sweet, honey-like voice, and he receives nighttime invitations from both lower-ranked consorts and male military officers. Maomao calls him "unnecessarily handsome." Officially 24 years old, he appears older than his actual age. He is somewhat clingy and will use anything at his disposal to achieve his goals. However, his true nature, contrary to his appearance, is rather plain and solid.

Maomao is interested in him not only for his abilities but also for his judgment in deliberately concealing them and not being swayed by his own appearance, which eventually turns into affection. However, as mentioned earlier, because he usually attracts everyone with just a polite smile, his methods of drawing the interest of someone he likes are childish, and he gets upset if someone relies on anyone other than him. He is generally kind-hearted and, while he may deal with various people in his duties, he is troubled by the unjust suffering of innocent people.

Kazui Getsu

The Emperor's younger brother. Ages from 18 to 21 years old. He is 180 cm tall.

He feigns frail health and rarely appears in public, hiding his face with his bangs and avoiding eye contact during necessary events like festivals.

In his original position, he is known as Zui or Yue by the Emperor's family, and as "Lord of the Night" or "Lord of the Moon" by those who cannot call him by his real name.

By concealing his identity and acting conspicuously within the royal palace, he served as a touchstone to root out traitors to the Emperor and test their loyalty. He also aimed to stabilize the harem and ensure the birth of an heir apparent, thereby lowering his own succession rank. In volume 8, he demonstrates his refusal of the throne by branding himself with a hot iron, injuring his body.

His father, the former Emperor, was a pedophile, and there is a significant age gap of 16 years between him and the current 34-year-old Emperor, leading some to doubt his origins. Due to his resemblance to Consort Ada, Maomao speculated that the baby who died shortly after birth due to honey ingestion was "the Empress Dowager's child," and the baby raised as the Emperor's brother was actually "Consort Ada's child." This was confirmed by Ada in volume 14, and the Emperor realized the baby swap under certain circumstances in volume 15.