Third Emperor of the Sheng Dynasty (based on Emperor Gaozong of Tang)
Li Zhi, the third emperor, is a complex figure whose gentle exterior conceals a calculating mind. He first met Wu Yuanzhao when he was still Prince Jin, and their bond has been the most constant force throughout the story. Despite his reputation as a weak ruler controlled by his empress, the game reveals a man who deliberately chose to share power with the woman he loved — and who may have been plotting the throne long before anyone suspected.
Li Zhi's route requires consistent loyalty and emotional honesty. Maximize his favor by choosing him in pivotal moments (hairpin choice in Ch5, sharing secrets in Ch7-8, standing beside him in Ch15-16). His true ending requires near-maximum favor.