1. Lu Qing Yu /Lu Yu : also known as the empress. No one address her as her real name anymore. The main character. Described as a beauty like immortal, skin as fair as snow, elegant, graceful. Has been trained for being an empress since kid. Master in politics and art. 21 years old.
2. Zhang Long : the emperor. Workaholic. Tender hearted king. Sometimes play like a kid. Loves painting. Great body strength. Knows martial art and a good sword man. 22 years old.
3. Mumu : empress's personal maid / head maid. Served the empress since birth. Very young age, approximately 27 yo. Care about the empress from the bottom of her heart. More like a friend to the empress.
4. Bai Lu : emperor's personal eunuch. Also served the emperor since he's a kid. Knows the emperor the most. Reliable, trustworthy. Emperor x Empress biggest shipper.
5. Imperial Consort Hua : currently highest ranked Consort. Very beautiful, described as sweet as honey. Dimples. Favoured. Having her first child in months. Likes to brag, smug. Used to be empress's friend. Comes from a very influential Clan. 21 years old.
6. Imperial Consort Wei: also highest ranked Consort. Not as pretty but has great intelligence. Comes from Wei Clan which is very big and strong. Good talker. 20 years old.
7. Noble Consort Yang : sided with Consort Wei. Doesn't have any strong background. Petite body, high nose and dearing eyes. 19 years old.
8. Grand Consort Tan : not an important role. Does not talkative or sided with anyone. Still very young.