Mo Chen (墨尘)
Supreme Deity of Water and Ice
Ling Yuan Palace's sole inhabitant — cold, silent, unapproachable.
With ink-black hair and ice-blue eyes, he reigns over celestial rivers and frozen heavens, untouched by time or mortal longing.
He nurtures the pearl on a whim...
but in the endless quiet, even a heart of ice may begin to stir.
Xingyao (星曜)
God of Stars, Xingyun Palace (星云宫)
Master of the constellations and the silent galaxies, Xingyao is as distant as the stars he commands.
With hair as pale as starlight and eyes deep as night skies, he is admired by countless immortals — yet remains unmoved.
Until a single pearl girl begins to eclipse even the stars in his gaze.
*Xingyao's Pets:
Xingluo – golden spirit finch, loyal and affectionate
Yuebao – moon fox, quiet and clingy, often wraps around Xiao Zhu's feet
Liuying – luminous baby dragon with translucent wings, playful and mischievous
Mingxiu – galaxy-shelled snail, slow-moving and judgmental in silence
Shuanghua – twin violet-winged butterflies, trail stardust, drawn to music
Song Yaoyao (宋瑶瑶)
The Beautiful Pearl of Chang'an
Once a spirit pearl nurtured in Mo Chen's palm, now reborn as the brilliant daughter of the Grand Tutor's house.
With a vermilion mole beneath her right eye and a soul of rare clarity,
she is destined to enchant princes, generals, and even gods...
yet her true path remains hidden beneath layers of mortal fate.
Li Zhen (李桢)
Fourth Prince of the Empire
Charming, strategic, with a golden tongue and a calculating mind.
Among the emperor's sons, his ambition shines the brightest —
but beneath the silk and smiles, his heart may not be as cold as it seems when it comes to a certain pearl-like girl.
Li Wei (李巍)
Sixth Prince of the Empire
Cold and martial, a blade forged for the empire's future.
Reserved in emotion but passionate in action, his loyalty, once given, is deep as the roots of ancient mountains.
Zhao Yunzhan (赵云湛)
Eldest son of the Duke of Zhen (镇国公)
Fierce and hot-blooded, Zhao Yunzhan is a warrior through and through —
a general's heir whose fists are as quick as his temper,
yet whose heart softens painfully in the presence of Chang'an's brightest pearl.
Altan Khan (阿勒坦汗)
Golden-eyed Prince of the Uyghur Steppes
Born under endless skies, free and untamed,
Altan Khan carries the warmth of sunlit grasslands and the sorrow of past. His mother died when he was young.
To him, Song Yaoyao is a light he would cross deserts and mountains to touch —
even knowing he might never truly hold it.
Supporting Characters:
Song Xuan (宋璇)
Yaoyao's Father
Handsome, kind, and utterly devoted to his wife.
A true scholar, raised under Grand Tutor Song, his love story with Madam Mi is a rare gem in a calculating world.
Madam Mi (米氏)
Yaoyao's Mother
Once the most talented lady of Chang'an, daughter of the current Minister of Rites.
Song Xuan's childhood sweetheart, renowned for her intelligence, beauty, and gentle heart.
Song Jing (宋景)
Grand Tutor of the Empire
Yaoyao's grandfather.
Strict but kind, a man whose teachings shaped princes and ministers alike.
Old Madam Song (陆氏)
Yaoyao's Grandmother
Proud and aloof, once a famed beauty herself.
Born the daughter of the late Minister of Personnel; her older brother now holds that title.
Song Shuyun (宋书云)
Shu Fei (淑妃) of the Imperial Palace
Yaoyao's aunt.
Mother of the mischievous Eighth Prince, wise enough to survive the dangers of palace life.
Li Jingxiao (李景霄)
Emperor of the Realm
A wise ruler slowly growing old amidst rising tides of ambition.
Li Xun (李询)
Eighth Prince
Yaoyao's cousin by marriage.
A mischievous, bright boy who stirs up trouble wherever he goes — yet only Yaoyao can tame him.
Crown Prince - Li Yanzhao (李延昭)
The only son of Empress Shen.
Unlike his siblings, a debauched, spoiled man surrounded by countless concubines. A danger to court stability.
🏵️ Yaoyao's Household:
Xiaolian (小莲)
Older by two years.
Cute, fiercely protective of Yaoyao, a little naive but pure-hearted.
Lanxin (兰心)
Older by three years.
Sensible and orderly, often managing small household troubles before they grow.
Nanny Zhang
Yaoyao's wet nurse.
A widowed woman who loves Yaoyao as her own daughter.
🌸 Heavenly Companions:
Goddess of Fire - Yanxia (焱霞)
Fiery and outspoken, often arguing with Mo Chen out of frustration with his aloof nature.
Though temperamental, she is fiercely loyal and kind beneath the flames.
Goddess of Earth - Wenlan (文岚)
Calm, wise, and nurturing.
Guides Xiao Zhu with patience and instructs Mo Chen on how to care for others. Has a deep understanding of spiritual growth.
God of Wind - Qingfeng (清风)
Playful and carefree, always drifting through the halls like a breeze.
Often teases Yanxia but has a sharp mind hidden beneath his lazy exterior. Loyal to Mo Chen and quietly perceptive.
Goddess of Flowers - Yunhua (云华)
Elegant and dazzling, known for her beauty and charm.
A persistent suitor of Mo Chen, who never returns her affections. Resides in the luxurious Wanhua Palace (万花宫).
God of Love and Marriage - Yuelao (月老)
An ancient immortal who oversees destiny threads and divine matches.
Mischievous but kind-hearted, he occasionally meddles in romances for fun (and prophecy). Keeps watch over Xiao Zhu's fate.
Moon Goddess - Chang'e (嫦娥)
Ethereal and reclusive, living within the Moon Palace.
Mysterious and dignified, she occasionally sends blessings to young fairies like Xiao Zhu, viewing her as a kindred lunar spirit.