Character Index

Chuluo: The Khagan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. Ashina's father.

Kulun: A tarkhan who serves Chuluo, he is in charge of the spy network in the Wu dynasty.

Ashina: Personal name is Ibilga, a princess of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate, in a political marriage with Kayla.

Shegui: Khagan of the Western Turkic Khaganate. Currently relegated to a puppet ruler during his period of illness.

Zhou Hong and Zhou Yong: The First and Second Princes, deposed after their mother's clan fell into ruin. They were mysteriously murdered.

Zhou Kuang: The Third Prince, one of the primary contenders for the throne.

Zhou Yunqi: The Fifth Prince, supporter of Kuang.

Empress Gongsun: The former Empress, she was deposed after her maternal clan became a threat to the Emperor's power.

Qiu Jinwei: Yunqi's strategist, an eccentric but brilliant man.

Sir Yang: An eunuch who has faithfully served the Emperor for many years.

Qiu Yun: Kayla's personal servant, a plain-looking but good-natured girl.

Liang Hongfei/Hu Qing: Lord of the Liang clan and a Vice-Censor of the Office of Censure. Kayla's friend and supporter.