The story follows the life of Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang.
Da Yu'er, Empress Xiaozhuangwen
Dorgon / Prince Rui
Huang Taiji, Emperor Taizong
Xiao Yu'er
Zhe Zhe, Empress Xiaoduanwen
Lady Abahai, Empress Xiaoliewu
Nurhaci / Khan of Later Jin
Ejei Khan
