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Liu Shishi as Xin Yue (莘月) :An orphan girl of Xiongnu ethnicity who was raised by wolves in the desert; Xin Yue is free-spirited, brave, straightforward and dares to love and hate. After she arrives in Jian'an, she uses her wits and intelligence to gain a foothold in the city. •
Eddie Peng as Wei Wu Ji (卫无忌) :The capable young general of the Southern dynasties, and beloved nephew to the Emperor. A master tactician and warrior, he has led continuous victories on the battlefield. Arrogant and proud, he refuses to be governed by anyone else, and loves once and for all time. This character is based on
Huo Qubing. •
Hu Ge as Mo Xun (莫循) :Also known as the Ninth Master, Mo Xun is the reserved and contemplative owner of the largest business in Jian'an; the Shi Enterprise. He is also the Emperor's nephew, known for his wide influences in the Damo Plains, as well as his kindness and generosity toward its citizens - who hail him as the "Great Man". He loves Xin Yue but is afraid to tell her because of his disability. •
Fala Chen as Qin Xiang (秦湘) :A dancer in Luo Yu Fang who befriends Xin Yue, and later receives her help to enter the palace. Her true intention is to get close to the Emperor and seek revenge for her mother's death. After becoming the most powerful concubine, she turns against Xin Yue who refuses to help her because of Wei Wu Ji. She loves Li Ji but gives up their relationship for the sake of fulfilling her promise. She is based on
Consort Li. •
Qin Hao as Hu Wei Li (胡伟立) : Ruler of the Damo Plains, and Xin Yue's childhood sweetheart. In order to usurp the throne, he killed Xin Yue's adoptive father and the Crown Prince, sacrificing the love and friendship between him and Xin Yue. He has lofty ambitions, and engaged in a long-term war with the Southern dynasties in order to seek power and control the whole country. Ultimately, he was defeated by Wei Wu Ji.
Supporting People in Luo Yu Fang •
Kristal Tin as Hong Gu (红姑), head of Luo Yu Fang and Xin Yue's best friend • Zhang Xiang as Qin Yuanqi (秦元琪), Qin Xiang's brother • Xu Sa as Ding Ling (丁玲), a dancer in Luo Yu Fang and Qin Yuanqi's wife • Qin Yong as Qin Yuanchao (秦元超) • Zhang Lei as Wu Ye (吴爷) • Luo Mi as Xin Yan (心砚) • Wan Nien as Shuang Shuang (双双) • Lu Yuanyuan as Qiu Xiang (秋香)
People in the palace • Lu Liang as Emperor Zhao Zhen (赵徵) •
Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as Empress Wan Zijin (万子衿) • Shi Xiaoqun as Princess Zhao Yang (昭阳公主), younger sister of the Emperor • Wu Zhuohan as Wan Qian (万谦), a powerful general and Wei Wu Ji's uncle; Princess Zhao Yang's husband and Empress Wan's brother • Liu Shuailiang as Wan Ang (万昂) • Chen Xuming as Sima Zan (司马瓒), a powerful officer; Empress Wan's brother-in-law • Chang Jin as Sima Lie (司马烈) • Liu Chao as Crown Prince Zhao Ju (赵砥) • Zhang Yindi as Aunty Yun (云姨)
People of Xiongnu • Cai Yatong as Mao Yunzhu (冒云珠), Xin Yue's childhood friend; she loves Hu Weili and is jealous of his love toward Xin Yue. • Ruan Weijing as Hei Shi (黑石), Xin Yue's childhood companion •
Dilraba Dilmurat as Lady Ji (骊姬), a dancer from an external tribe and Hei Shi's wife. • Su Mao as Xin Yue's adoptive father (阿爹) • Qiang Yu as Crown Prince Mu Rongfeng (慕容峰)
People around Wei Wu Ji •
Han Dong as Li Ji (李佶), Wei Wu Ji's lieutenant and close friend. He loves Qin Xiang and is willing to do anything for her. • Wu Ying as Wei Shao'er (衛少兒), Wei Wu Ji's mother • Han Zhenghua as Uncle Chen (陈叔) • Zhang Shan as Zhao Mengshan (赵孟山) • Zhou Yancheng as Chen Yanguang (陈雁光) • Zhao Wenhao as Li Cheng (李诚)
People in Shi Enterprise • Deng Limin as Uncle Shi (石伯) • Wang Chunyuan as Shi Jinyan (石谨言) • Wang Feng as Shi Shenxing (石慎行) • Li Weiting as Shi Feng (石风) ==Production==