Luyi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Luyi
Alias(es)	Thirteenth Princess of the former Great Jin Imperial Dynasty 144
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lin Family; former Great Jin Imperial Family; Jin Territory 120 143 879
Occupation/Role	Keeper of the Lin Family perfume process; business and settlement planner 143 224
Status	Alive 1292
First Appearance	Chapter 116

Background

Luyi was born into the Great Jin Imperial Family as its Thirteenth Princess. After Great Jin fell, she was separated from her elder brother and sister outside Yanmen Pass at age ten: her sister entered the Daoist Sect, her brother entered the Thieves' Sect, and Luyi went north alone. The separation left her searching for her family for thirteen years 120 144 452.

She later lived as a refugee from Riverbank Village and struggled with the loss of her homeland and royal identity 120. After joining the Lin household, she became one of only three people entrusted with the secret recipe and production process for the Lin Family's perfume, alongside Ding Yeyao and Sister Chen 143.

Recognizing that the success of Spring Tears made the perfume formula strategically valuable, Luyi took the initiative to become a member of the Lin Family. Her relationship with Lin Su subsequently became intimate, and she was counted among his concubines upon his return as Zhuangyuan 143 200.

Luyi confided her royal identity and her concern for Great Cang's future to Lin Su. She believed Great Jin had fallen through corruption rather than military weakness, and feared Great Cang faced the same danger if it continued to ignore Great Yu's northern threat 144.

She continued seeking her scattered family, visiting Lingyin Temple with Sister Chen to find an aunt from Great Jin's former imperial household 151. Lin Su later visited Bi Xuanji on Luyi's behalf, bringing gifts and news of Luyi's well-being 229. Luyi also maintained ties with her brother Mei Wudong, known as Li Qingqiu 462 720.

During work in Jin Territory, Luyi helped consider livelihoods for its displaced population and celebrated the successful production of glass from local materials 810 811. She later returned to the Lin Manor for the New Year after traveling in Jin Territory, bringing glass and mirrors with her 879.

Appearance

Luyi is described as a beautiful young woman with large, expressive eyes. Her eyes narrow into crescent moons when she is pleased, and she is seen wearing green during her work in Jin Territory 159 452 810.

• Large, beautiful eyes 452
• Cheerful crescent-shaped smile when praised 159
• Wears green attire while in Jin Territory 810
• Her appearance becomes notably more captivating after becoming intimate with Lin Su 200

Personality

Luyi is intelligent, practical, and highly attentive to the implications of business and politics. She immediately understands why the perfume secret must remain within the Lin Family, and she contributes directly to planning expansion projects rather than leaving such matters to others 143 224.

Her royal upbringing and exile make her sensitive to national decline. She draws a direct connection between Great Jin's collapse and corruption within Great Cang, showing a willingness to confront political realities rather than romanticize her lost dynasty 144.

She is also affectionate and playful with Lin Su, but possessive in a teasing way. Her attempt to make him wear unfashionable clothes was motivated by concern that fine clothing would attract even more women to him 174. Luyi learns quickly when needed, becoming proficient at embroidery after Cui Ying teaches her 360.

Abilities & Skills

Perfume Production and Trade

Luyi is one of the Lin Family's three trusted holders of the perfume formula and process.

• Helps safeguard the secret behind Spring Tears, whose fragrance substantially outlasts perfumes sold by Immortal Sects 143
• Understands that control of the formula gives the Lin Family major commercial leverage 143
• Seeks advice on expanding the perfume business 225

Settlement and Livelihood Planning

Luyi contributes practical ideas to Lin Su's development projects.

• Reviews plans for residential districts, gardens, orchards, and flower-growing zones capable of housing several hundred thousand additional people 224
• Proposes enclosing part of Lingdingyang for fish farming to support Jin Territory's population, while recognizing that it would not alone sustain all six million displaced people 810
• Participates in the successful first production of glass using local sand and Literary Way fire 811

Embroidery

Luyi learns embroidery from Cui Ying and quickly becomes proficient.

• Embroiders clothing for Lin Su, including an undergarment decorated with a large plum blossom 360
• Uses the embroidered garment as leverage, refusing Lin Su intimacy unless he wears it 360

Relationships

• Lin Su — Her husband and patron within the Lin Family. Their relationship began through her initiative to join the family and later became openly intimate 143 200 452.
• Sister Chen — Close companion and fellow keeper of the perfume secret. They searched for Luyi's aunt together and share a sisterly relationship in the West Courtyard 143 151 219.
• Bi Xuanji — Luyi's sister. Lin Su visits Bi Xuanji with gifts and news from Luyi, and the sisters later work together in Jin Territory 229 810 879.
• Li Qingqiu / Mei Wudong — Luyi's brother. His connection to Luyi strengthens his alliance with Lin Su 462 720.
• Dark Night — Companion in Jin Territory and a fellow member of Lin Su's household circle; they return to Haining together for the New Year 810 879.
• Cui Ying — Fellow member of the West Courtyard who teaches Luyi embroidery; the two share a warm, familiar bond 360 583 879.
• Qiu Shui Hua Ping — Chess companion and adviser whom Luyi consults about expanding the perfume business 219 225.

Notable Quotes

“The fall of the Great Jin Imperial Dynasty was not due to its military strength, but due to corruption!” 144

“If this trend continues, Great Cang will sooner or later be buried under the iron hooves of Great Yu.” 144

Trivia

• Luyi's original plan to dress Lin Su plainly was meant to reduce the number of women attracted to him 174.
• She once pretended to be asleep when Lin Su entered her room, intending to see whether he would misbehave in broad daylight 452.
• She enjoys snow outings and asks Lin Su to carry her through the air over the Yangtze River during snowfall 583.