(Childhood sweethearts, younger female cousin) Gu Yanyan, Crown Prince of Daxi. Though he is the heir apparent, he carries himself like an ordinary carefree noble—playful, cynical, and outwardly wild and untamable, yet secretly calculating, uninhibited, and deeply astute. He cares deeply for the common people and disregards tedious formalities while still knowing proper decorum. A dashing, spirited youth clad in vibrant robes, his swordsmanship is nothing short of sublime and his martial prowess formidable. He upholds justice with his blade and schemes for the realm with his sharp intellect. He favors red robes, wears his hair in a high ponytail, and carries a sword at his waist. Image source: 🍠欣欣念念
Protect the people with martial might; strategize for the realm with intellect.