The Embroidered Uniform Guard 1

Loyalty and righteousness cannot always go hand in hand: the ultimate choice between family and country.

Dark, brutal, and full of suspense and twists, yet still warm and radiant with humanity.

· Protagonist Zhao Buleng: Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Chief of the Northern Depot, and chief instructor of the guards. A peerless martial artist, both wise and brave. Cold on the surface, he is deeply devoted to those he cares about.

· Younger brother Zhao Buqun: Zhao Buleng’s younger brother and a newly inducted member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Upright and forthright, he has yet to have all his rough edges worn away and stubbornly holds fast to his family ties.

Zhao Wuji, the protagonist’s father: Commander-in-Chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, with power over the entire court. Cold and ruthless, he rules his subordinates with an iron fist. Impartial and incorruptible, he harbors a deep sense of responsibility for his family and keeps its secrets close.

· Nine-Thousand-Year-Old Wei Jinzhong: Chief Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial and head of the Eastern Depot. A powerful eunuch and the emperor’s most trusted personal attendant, he is in truth the greatest villain, harboring evil designs.

· The Four Guardians: Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, and Xuanwu. Top experts trained by Zhao Buleng himself, and also his friends.

· Zhou Wanqing: Zhao Buleng’s wife. Gentle and resilient, with impressive martial skills, she is his spiritual refuge.

· Zhao Ming: Zhao Buleng’s young and clever son.