Golden Radiance, Jade Intoxication

Main Characters 1. Heroine: Xiao Zhaoyu ● Identity: The last surviving member of the previous dynasty. Under the alias "Yu Niang," she infiltrates the enemy kingdom's palace as a servant, while secretly serving as the mastermind behind the Golden Tower Pavilion. ● Personality: Clever and composed, gentle on the outside but strong-willed within. Skilled at strategy, she rarely falls in love, but once she does, she remains devoted until death. ● Background: As a child, she witnessed her family being massacred. She was taken in by the mysterious Golden Tower Pavilion and trained in political maneuvering, medicine, music, and disguise. ● Motivation: Avenge her family and restore her kingdom, while deep down yearning for a place to call home: a family where she won't have to wear a mask. ● Symbol: A broken Golden Radiance Pendant, with one half serving as a token and the other concealing a map. 2. Hero: Chu Jinzhao ● Identity: The crown prince of the current dynasty. He appears gentle and refined, but is actually shrewd and calculating, and bears the burden of royal secrets. ● Personality: Amiable on the outside but ruthless within. Skilled at plotting and acutely sensitive to power. The only exception is the uncontrollable feelings he develops for "Yu Niang." ● Background: His birth mother was a princess of the previous dynasty, but her identity was deliberately concealed. He grew up amid palace intrigue. ● Motivation: Secure his claim to the throne and uncover the mystery of his origins, though he gradually wavers between power and true love. ● Symbol: A jade-boned fan concealing poisoned needles and a secret letter. 3. Important Supporting Characters ● Xie Wuhuan: The Golden Tower Pavilion's second-in-command and Xiao Zhaoyu's senior fellow disciple. He is devoted to her and willing to betray the organization for her sake. ● Consort Liu: Chu Jinzhao's adoptive mother. She holds sway over the imperial harem and is, in fact, one of the masterminds behind the destruction of the Xiao family. ● The Old Pavilion Master: Founder of the Golden Tower Pavilion and Xiao Zhaoyu's adoptive father. Both her teacher and her enemy, he has been plotting for thirty years.