The Qianlong Emperor. Initially Fourth Prince Hongli, he ascends to the throne and promotes Ruyi, Langhua, and Xiyue. His relationship with Ruyi sours as he prioritizes his desires over her concerns for his health and reputation. After her death, he is haunted by regret, orders her records destroyed, and dies mourning her.
Eldest disciple of Mt Shu Sect who aids in rescuing Tang Manor and joins the pearl retrieval mission. Reunites with Zi Xuan, uncovering sealed memories revealing their profound connection across two lifetimes. Struggles with his duties and romantic feelings before ultimately combining powers with the group to vanquish the evil invasion.
Protagonist and Mount Hua School swordsman known for his open-minded and unrestrained nature. Initially possessing ordinary skills, he masters the Nine Swords of Dugu under Feng Qingyang's guidance. After being falsely suspected and expelled by his master Yue Buqun, he navigates complex jianghu conflicts, overcomes life-and-death misunderstandings with Ren Yingying, and ultimately marries her after appreciating each other through their shared experiences.
Open-minded Mount Hua disciple who learns the Nine Swords of Dugu from Feng Qingyang. Expelled by his master Yue Buqun, he overcomes life-and-death misunderstandings with Ren Yingying and eventually marries her after navigating jianghu conflicts.
Patriarch navigating wartime hardships and family dynamics in 1930s Changsha
Variant spelling of Chiang Kai-shek.
Qi Xiao is confronted in Taipei by a woman who accuses him of drinking and of disregarding her feelings. She says their family has suffered for years and reveals that she is pregnant again, linking the conflict to the snowy night of the 1991 concert and to An Ran. The dispute escalates, but its outcome is left unresolved.
Xie Tianyou / Qiu Le is a former police sergeant who returns as a volunteer and works alongside Fei Xin. Qiu Le is accused of selling weapons after a suspicious bag is found in his car, but the accusation is complicated when another man deliberately uses his identity. Xie Tianyou is also Qiu Le's software-development partner and later disappears.
Mao Liang is Liang Xia's partner of nearly ten years, a design professional whose work repeatedly takes priority over their relationship. He initially fails to recognize her sacrifices and creative talent, but later admits his neglect and accepts that she should pursue happiness rather than wait for his attention.
Fang's former fiancé and an expert in Tang poetry. Fang breaks their engagement, saying he cares too little about Hong Kong's starving people. He later takes a position with the Kempeitai under the poetry-loving Colonel Yamaguchi; despite his friendship, he sometimes assists the resistance, notably tipping Fang off about where her mother is being held. When Yamaguchi discovers this, he has Jinrong killed.
Wallace Huo has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Citizen with 1 titles. Signature works include Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Swordsman, Swordsman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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