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The mysterious Serpent Hashira with his snake companion Kaburamaru, whose guarded heart opens to a bond that defies traditional expectations.

Jinshi's loyal attendant and bodyguard who watches over his master's schemes with quiet devotion, though he disapproves of involving innocent outsiders in palace games.

One of the emperor's favored consorts who becomes an unexpected ally, navigating the treacherous waters of the inner palace with grace and intelligence.

A talented herbalist and apothecary whose knowledge of medicinal plants and poisons draws unwanted attention from the imperial court, forcing her into a world of palace intrigue she never sought.

A talented jujutsu sorcerer caught between duty and desire, struggling to maintain control as she becomes entangled with two dangerous entities.