Prince Jing's eldest son, known as the heir of Jing Wangfu. He is calm, gentle, and lacks the arrogance typical of imperial relatives. Initially, he witnesses Wen Hao's fall from a wall and later takes responsibility for the incident to protect her reputation. He proposes marriage to Wen Hao as a solution, though the proposal is rejected. Qi Shuo is observant and thoughtful, showing concern for Wen Hao's well-being. He maintains a low profile in Beijing due to his family's precarious political position under Emperor Taian's scrutiny.
