Prince of the Northern Rong, warrior-diplomat (original character)
Danlichi is the charismatic prince of the Northern Rong — the empire's most dangerous neighbor. He appears first in the Side Story as Xu Minhui's lover, but his significance extends far beyond romance. As a warrior-diplomat, he represents the external pressure that makes internal politics so desperate. His wolf fang pendant is both a cultural symbol and a plot device.
Danlichi appears primarily in the Side Story, where his relationship with Xu Minhui creates a personal dimension to the political conflict between the Sheng Dynasty and the Northern Rong. His wolf fang pendant becomes a key item that can alter the outcome of the Side Story's final chapters.
Danlichi is the game’s reminder that the palace’s power games don’t exist in a vacuum. While the court schemes over seating arrangements and favor rankings, real armies patrol real borders. His presence forces every faction to consider: what good is winning the palace if you lose the empire?