Princess Wei Yang - Characters

Characters List

1- The Deposed Empress 2- The Unwanted Daughter 3- Slave no more 4- First revenge 5- The Pigs Have Escaped! 6- Seventh Prince, Tuo Ba Yu 7- Returning to the Li’s Estate 8- Benevolent Mother, Filial Daughter 9- Surrendered by Xiaojies 10- Li Zhang Le 11- Prime Minister, Li Xiao Ran 12- Tea Brewing Skills 13- Tit for Tat 14- Battle of Wits 15- Da Furen

*Characters* 

In this novel, each character has a unique name, nickname, and title. Additionally, many characters possess different titles depending on who is addressing them, which can make it challenging for readers to keep track of everyone.

To help with this, I have created a character list that includes each character’s name, nickname, and context-specific titles, along with a family tree and additional information about their personalities. This list is designed to assist readers in navigating the story more easily and remembering each character. 

Please be aware that the character list below may contain spoilers in the 'Additional Information' column.

 

I will update this list regularly to align with the publication of new chapters.

 

 

Names , Nicknames, Titles	Place on the family tree or the narrative	Additional information
Li Wei Yang | Wei Yang San Xiaojie Third Miss Third Daugther San Meimei	Born to concubine Qi Yiniang (Tan Shi) and Li Xiao Ran, the master of the clan.	Li Wei Yang: This is the name of the heroine. "Li" is the family name, while "Wei Yang" is her given name. Wei Yang: Her close friends and family will refer to her simply by her first name, "Wei Yang." This choice was made for the narrative to avoid repetitively using the family name "Li" for all characters. Third Miss: This is how her servant (noni) addresses her. Third Daughter: This is the term used by strangers to address her. San Meimei: The author and the original translation often fluctuated between various nicknames, which can be confusing. "San" means "third," and "Meimei" means "little sister," which is how her siblings refer to her.
Li Xiao Ran Prime Minister	Master of the Li family Li Xiao Ran has a 2nd wife (1st wife died), multiple concubines and multiple Yiniang,	The number of wives and concubines in ancient societies varied significantly based on factors such as social status, wealth, and cultural practices. These arrangements included both monogamous and polygamous relationships, with some men—primarily emperors—having hundreds of women in their households. The purpose of a harem extends beyond mere pleasure; its primary goal is to bear children. A larger family is often associated with greater power and wealth, as the objective is to produce as many male heirs as possible. These heirs can then marry into wealthy families, ensuring a legacy that lasts for generations. Additionally, a large harem demonstrates that the master possesses sufficient wealth, thereby elevating his status. This is why there are often favorites among the women; not all are chosen or favored by the master. Once a woman bears a child, the master feels that he has fulfilled his "duties." In this novel, the author establishes that men can, but are not required to, take up to four wives, along with multiple concubines and mistresses known as Yiniang. Wives are selected through an agreement among the elders—specifically, the mothers, grandmothers, and other senior family members from both sides. While men may express their preferences, it is ultimately the women who decide which individuals will join the family and the harem. Wives hold significant status and authority within the household, as they are responsible for managing both the household and the finances for all the women, including the Yiniang. The hierarchy within this structure is as follows: elders select the wives; the wives choose and accept the concubines; and a Yiniang gains legitimacy from the wives once she bears a child. Li Xiao Ran is very biased when it comes to Zhang Le. Whatever wrongdoing she commits, it is forgiven as long as he is not directly involved. He is unaware of what Da Furen has done in the past or what occurs in his household; as long as his reputation is not on the line, he does not care. He does not dislike Wei Yang, but because she is born of a servant (Yiliang), he is indifferent to her. According to tradition, all children are under the care of the main wife (Da Furen), and men are typically not involved in child-rearing, except for the male heir.
Lao Furen (Old Lady) Wen Shi	Mother of Li Xiao Ran Grandmother of all children of the house Mother-in-Law of Da Furen	Lao Furen holds full authority over the household and is considered the elder of the family. In this novel, her top priority is to maintain a flawless reputation, often referred to as "face." Although she dislikes Da Furen and is aware of her villainous nature, she chooses to ignore Da Furen's behavior to keep peace within the household. However, when Wei Yang returns to the Li family, Lao Furen finds herself developing a fondness for her. Deep down, she believes Wei Yang is a good person and disapproves of Da Furen's deceitful tricks and double-faced behavior. As time passes, Lao Furen begins to side with Wei Yang. She perceives Zhang Le's beauty more as a curse than a blessing. This perceptive elder does not hesitate to use the reputation card when it comes to her son, Li Xiao Ron. Initially, it can be confusing to distinguish between Da Furen and Lao Furen; "Da" means "first," while "Lao" means "old." Since this novel features numerous characters, using their first names or full names could create further confusion, especially because each character has two-syllable first names, leading to three-word combinations for each character. Therefore, I chose to omit the "Li" family name when describing events that take place within the household but retained it for characters outside the Li family, as various families and royals are involved. After one or two chapters, differentiating between Da Furen and Lao Furen becomes much easier.
Da Furen Second wife	Married to Li Xiao Ran She has 2 biological children: Li Zhang Le and Li Ming Le	She is responsible for managing the household, the harem, and all the children, who affectionately refer to her as 'Mother.' The only two individuals with authority above her are Lao Furen, her mother-in-law, and her husband, Li Xiao Ran. Her husband will only intervene in cases of significant issues that could tarnish the family's reputation.