Xie Xiang

Eldest legitimate daughter of the Crown Prince and consort; more sympathetic to Xie Ruyu than pretty much the rest of their siblings combined. Still, high-handed and imperious as befits an imperial granddaughter. Betrothed to Wang Shun as part of a political alliance.

• Resting bitch face
• Winglike brows
• Gorgeous and she knows it
• Rarely bothers with excess ornamentation
• Just looks expensive

• Much more straightforward than most of her family but certainly capable of scheming
• Arrogant, and can generally back it up
• Never forgets a slight
• Doesn't like to ask twice
• Constrained by her familial position but generally a HBIC

• Skilled in the four noble arts, particularly music
• Has basic sword and combat training due to her father allowing it, but not much beyond
• Much better with a bow and arrow, a terror on the hunting grounds
• Quick on her feet, socially adept
• As befits a Xie, great poker face

• Second daughter of the Crown Prince, only child of his legal spouse
• Grew up watching her older brothers jockey for position and has learned to stay out of their machinations
• Her father's favorite daughter; has had access to education usually reserved only for sons as result
• Sympathizes with Xie Ruyu but careful not to openly support him
• Eventually offered in marriage to a influential and wealthy merchant family as part of a political alliance
• Not particularly pleased by this turn of events but ready to make the best of it

Wang Shun: Betrothed

Xie Ruyu: Illegitimate eldest brother she sometimes passes information to

Cross-Cupped Wine: VICIOUS TRIAD PRINCESS