The Emperor of the Tianqi Dynasty, referred to as the Dog Emperor by Shen Xiangwan. He is paranoid, ruthless, and incompetent. He orders the raid and exile of the Weiyang Prince's Mansion on false charges of treason. He previously summoned Wei Chengyi on his wedding night to cripple him. He is shocked and enraged when the Imperial Seal and imperial treasures are stolen. He suffers from anger and collapses upon hearing the news of the thefts. He represents the corrupt and tyrannical rule that the protagonists oppose.
