Yuzemi

Yuzemi, who is both the empress during the reign of the sovereign of Kin'u and the mother of Natsuka, comes from the southern family and is the aunt of Hamayū. She strongly desires for Natsuka to ascend to the position of ruler of Kin'u, and is constantly plotting to assassinate Wakamiya. Her real name is Takako, but in the story, she is mainly referred to by the honorific title "Lady Purple."