1. Shen Qinghuan: Empress of the Great Liang and one of the reincarnations of the Northern Yan Goddess. Clever and resilient, she cares deeply for the people and possesses the Goddess’s power. She gradually awakens from being a puppet empress controlled by Xiao Yu into the true Goddess, taking on the mission of saving the people. Her story involves a tortured romance with Xiao Yu, a bond of sisterhood and enmity with Murong Zhao, and a connection with Gu Linyuan that spans past and present lives.
2. Gu Linyuan: Crown Prince of Northern Yan, betrothed to Shen Qinghuan since childhood, and Xiao Yu’s secret guard. Loyal, patient, and unwavering in his love, his golden left eye symbolizes his Northern Yan royal bloodline. He gradually regains his memories after being controlled by Xiao Yu and becomes Shen Qinghuan’s strongest support. He is Xiao Yu’s enemy, protects Shen Qinghuan with all his heart, and struggles to understand his own identity.
3. Xiao Yu: Emperor of the Great Liang and a descendant of the Northern Yan royal family. Ambitious and calculating, he has a twisted love for Shen Qinghuan. He gradually changes from a cold and ruthless emperor under her influence, ultimately sacrificing himself for love. He is torn between his hunger for power and his love for Shen Qinghuan, and is an enemy of Gu Linyuan.
4. Murong Zhao: Princess of Northern Yan, Shen Qinghuan’s twin sister, and one of the reincarnations of the Northern Yan Goddess. Proud and stubborn, she longs for recognition deep down. She gradually grows from a revenge-seeker blinded by hatred into Shen Qinghuan’s capable ally. Her story centers on her sisterly bond and enmity with Shen Qinghuan, and her struggle to accept her own identity.
5. Murong Xue: Princess of Northern Yan, younger sister of Shen Qinghuan and Murong Zhao, and one of the reincarnations of the Northern Yan Goddess. Gentle and kind, she protects them in silence. She goes from a guardian hidden in the shadows to sacrificing herself to save Shen Qinghuan. She loves her sisters deeply and remains devoted to her mission.
6. Mysterious force (the mastermind): Leader of the Northern Yan rebels and Xiao Yu’s ruthless younger brother.
