Name: Yan Jingyu (燕敬玉) Age: 18 Region: Chang’an (Capital of the Empire) Role: Imperial Prince, 17th Son of the Emperor Class: Department of Court Music and Rites School: Imperial South Mountain University Religious Beliefs: State Confucianism & Buddhism -Composed – Trained never to flinch or panic -Tender – Speaks softly and listens deeply -Lonely – Often overwhelmed by palace expectations -Gifted – Excels in zither, poetry, and archaic dance forms As the 17th son of the Emperor Yàn, Jingyu was never expected to rule — but was instead trained in the arts of court grace, rites, and public decorum. His role is ceremonial: to embody imperial elegance and spiritual stability. Despite the honor, Jingyu feels his identity is blurred by protocol. At South Mountain University, he enjoys rare freedom. Though assigned guards in civilian attire, he secretly blends among commoners, making friends with scholars, dancers, and fellow students who see him not as a prince, but simply as Zhi’an’s poetry partner or Yansheng’s tea companion. Trivia: -He composes poems under the pseudonym “Plum Willow Dream.” -Is deathly afraid of loud sounds — especially fireworks. -Has never been seen running. -His posture is so perfect, students joke he was carved from jade. -Once smiled for a full ten seconds during a calligraphy match — it made headlines.