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Kouyuu Li holds the position of Vice-Secretary in the Civil Affairs department, working under Reishin Kou. Once an orphan surviving on the streets by selling tickets for a unique street lottery he created—with prizes like plum blossom branches and bags of salt—Kouyuu was adopted by Reishin thirteen years ago. At 16, he became the youngest individual to pass the official examinations, securing the top "Jougen" rank, an achievement that occurred six years before the start of the series. Now 22, Kouyuu has been directly assigned to serve the Emperor, a role he finds frustrating due to the Emperor's wandering nature and neglect of duties. However, when Ryuuki agrees to be tutored by Kouyuu and starts actively participating in governance, Ryuuki presents Kouyuu with an iris flower as a symbol of trust. Kouyuu accepts this gesture, expressing his loyalty and belief in Ryuuki’s capability as Emperor. Kouyuu frequently collaborates closely with the Emperor, reviewing and revising Ryuuki’s work, such as written proposals. Despite his genius reputation, Kouyuu is infamously directionally challenged. He can get lost within the palace in just 30 steps and often takes two hours to reach a destination that should take only 15 minutes. Yet, he seems to find his way when trouble arises. He shares a close relationship with Shuuei Ran but adamantly denies being friends with him. Easily annoyed and nervous in public speaking situations, Kouyuu often remarks that women are nothing but trouble. After passing the official exam, he turned down numerous marriage proposals from families eager to connect with a rising star. Nevertheless, he frequently tutors Shuurei and appears to consider her a friend.
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Characters
  • Shuurei Kou (紅 秀麗)

    Kou Shuurei

    Main

    Age: 16 (at the start of the series), 30 (at the end of the Light Novel)Zodiac: SagittariusBlood type: OShuurei Kou is the daughter and only child of Shouka Kou of the Kou clan, one of the two most powerful clans in Saiunkoku. She is sixteen years old whe...

  • Kouyuu Li (李 絳攸)

    Li Kouyuu

    Main

    Kouyuu Li holds the rank of Vice-Secretary of the Civil Affairs department, serving beneath Reishin Kou. Kouyuu was an orphan living in the streets before he was adopted by Reishin thirteen years ago; he survived by selling tickets to a street lottery of ...

  • Shuuei Ran (藍 楸瑛)

    Ran Shuuei

    Main

    Age: 24The General of the Shaorin army. Part of the Ran family, one of the two greatest clans. The fourth oldest of five brothers. A very skilled swordsman and is usually calm, but likes to tease others. He was supposed to be guarding the Emperor with Kou...

  • Ensei Rou (浪 燕青)

    Rou Ensei

    Main

    First seen as a traveler who was taken in by Shuurei when she saw him passed out, due to a summer heat wave, near the entrance of her house. She invited him into her house to eat. When Seiran returned home, Ensei recognized him and called him "The Little ...

  • Seiran Shi (茈 静蘭)

    Shi Seiran

    Main

    He started as a low-ranking army officer and is the sole remaining retainer in the Hong household. Seiran was taken in thirteen years ago by Shoka Hong, and he has made a vow to spend his life repaying that kindness, helping the Hongs by protecting them, ...

  • Ryuuki Shi (紫 劉輝)

    Shi Ryuuki

    Main

    Ryuuki Shi is the reigning emperor of Saiunkoku. He is nineteen years old when the story begins. The youngest of six brothers, he was an unlikely candidate to ascend to the throne. Of his five elder brothers, four killed each other over the succession and...

  • Yuushun Tei (鄭 悠舜)

    Tei Yuushun

    Main

    Yuushun Tei is the former Advisor of the Governors of Sa Province and Prime Minister of Saiunkoku. Yuushun is a mild-mannered man in his late thirties who walks with a cane. Despite his gentle exterior, Yuushun is considered to be dangerous and very power...

  • Hakumei Heki (碧珀明)

    Heki Hakumei

    Supporting

    A boy who ended up in 4th place in the National Exams also wanting to be assigned in the same Department as Kouyuu. He admires Koyuu and claims proudly that he even wants to be exactly like him, unaware that his idol has a hair-trigger temper and is unabl...

  • Shusui Hyou (珠翠)

    Hyou Shusui

    Supporting

    Shusui Hyou is Shuureis main lady-in-waiting during her time as an imperial concubine. Her beauty is said by Ryūki to be comparable only to Kochou, the famous courtesan in the Red Light District. She loves the smell of sandalwood and had kept a fan made o...