Princess Mingyue

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Princess Mingyue (明月公主)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Golden Leaf Dynasty; Tongtian Mountain
Occupation/Role	Imperial princess; disciple of Katie
Residence	Sleeping Moon Palace, Imperial Palace
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Princess Mingyue is Emperor Hanmos's most beloved daughter and resides in the Sleeping Moon Palace. Eight months before Qi Bei's return from the Undead Mountain Range, the palace was placed under heavy guard following turmoil caused by an undead mage. 2

Katie of Tongtian Mountain accepted Mingyue as a disciple at considerable expense, including obtaining a young seventh-tier Unicorn for her. Mingyue looks forward to travelling to Tongtian Mountain, one of the Five Great Holy Lands, to continue her magical path. 2

Before his disappearance, Qi Bei repeatedly pursued Mingyue and had once saved her life, but she disliked both his infatuation and the marriage her father promised him to appease the Nord Family. She initially expected his death in the Undead Mountain Range and considered him beneath her. 2 13

Qi Bei's survival forces Mingyue to confront the political engagement. Although an unidentified figure offers to kill him, she refuses because his death would provoke the Nord Family before Emperor Hanmos's plans are complete. She ultimately accepts the engagement as a political necessity. 16 23

Appearance

Mingyue is a noble, graceful young woman whose calm exterior contrasts with her sharp, proud gaze. She is frequently associated with silver-white or white formal dress and the moon-themed elegance of her palace. 2 16 39

• Dresses in a silver-white gown while playing the zither in the Listening to Rain Pavilion. 2
• Has slender fingers and beautiful eyes described as sharp and proud beneath a composed expression. 2
• Wears a flowing white palace dress for her engagement preparations. 37
• Wears a pure-white ceremonial gown with her hair arranged high and secured by a jade phoenix hairpin on her engagement day. 39
• Keeps her young Unicorn Cub, Xiao Bai, close to her. 2 16

Personality

Mingyue is proud, intelligent, and politically perceptive. She understands that her engagement is a tool in the conflict between the Golden Leaf royal family and the Nord Family, and she recognizes the lasting consequences of carrying Qi Bei's fiancée title. 2 23

She generally maintains a calm, cold demeanor even under pressure. When Qi Bei returns alive, she does not act rashly despite having access to someone willing to assassinate him; instead, she prioritizes the dynasty's stability. 16

Her composure does not make her passive. She resists Fentian's attempts to dictate her choices, rejects his gifts and interference, and publicly confirms that she is willing to proceed with her engagement to Qi Bei. 37 41 46

Mingyue's view of Qi Bei changes after his return from the Undead Mountain Range. Though irritated by his provocations and public teasing, she recognizes his transformation, strength, and unpredictability. 28 37 42 44

Abilities & Skills

Light Magic

Mingyue is recognized as a genius in cultivating light magic and was accepted as Katie's disciple at Tongtian Mountain. 16 37

• Uses magic to amplify her voice across the Temple of the Goddess of Life plaza. 41
• Can turn water into colorful steam with a clenched hand. 37
• Possesses sufficient magical ability to make Qi Bei wary at close range, though his physical speed can outpace her casting response. 28

Zither Performance

Mingyue plays a seven-stringed zither with notable skill; her music fills the Sleeping Moon Palace and creates a calming atmosphere. 2

Political Judgment

Mingyue understands her father's objectives, the Nord Family's leverage, and the danger of escalating the royal family's conflict with them. 2 16 23 39

• Refuses an assassination proposal against Qi Bei because it would trigger Nord retaliation. 16
• Attempts to secure the royal family's safety should the Nord Family prevail in a future conflict. 39
• Recognizes that Qi Bei may be an unpredictable factor in the struggle between their families. 39 44

Equipment / Magical Companions

• Xiao Bai — Mingyue's young Unicorn Cub, a seventh-tier magical beast in its infancy. It can move at extreme speed and launch purple lightning in defense of its mistress. 2
• Jade phoenix hairpin — A simple hair ornament worn with her engagement ceremonial gown. 39

Relationships

• Emperor Hanmos — Her father. They share a close but politically driven relationship; Mingyue understands and supports his need to manage the Nord Family. 2 23
• Qi Bei Nord — Her political fiancé. She initially finds his pursuit unwelcome and regards him as unworthy, but becomes increasingly unsettled by his transformation and strength. 2 28 41 44
• Katie — Her master at Tongtian Mountain, who accepted Mingyue as a direct disciple. 2 36
• Fentian — Her senior brother under Katie. He seeks to stop her engagement to Qi Bei and later threatens her after his defeat; Mingyue disapproves of his self-righteous behavior. 37 41 46
• Feng Ruoyun — Her childhood friend. The two discuss marriage, devotion, Qi Bei, and the political pressures placed upon noblewomen. 24 25
• Feng Ruoyu — Feng Ruoyun's younger sister and Mingyue's companion. 24 28
• Princess Ruixue — Her younger sister, who admires Huai'an Nord. Mingyue notices Ruixue's sadness over Huai'an's intended engagement to Feng Ruoyun. 2
• Xiao Bai — Her loyal Unicorn Cub and constant magical companion. 2 16
• Unidentified figure — A hidden assassin or agent who offers to kill Qi Bei on Mingyue's behalf; Mingyue orders the figure not to act independently. 16 23

Story Role / Major Arcs

Proposed Marriage

Emperor Hanmos promises Mingyue to Qi Bei as a gesture meant to placate the Nord Family, believing at first that Qi Bei will not survive the Undead Mountain Range. Mingyue resents the arrangement but prepares to leave for Tongtian Mountain. 2

After Qi Bei returns alive, Mingyue accepts that the engagement cannot easily be avoided without risking a larger conflict. 16 23

Changing View of Qi Bei

Mingyue observes Qi Bei after his return and is surprised that his former infatuated, lustful gaze has become clear and forceful. His conduct still irritates her, particularly when he holds her waist or challenges her authority, but she can no longer dismiss him as the former wastrel. 28 29

She witnesses his confrontation with Marquis Lanling and acknowledges the unusual boldness required for Qi Bei to harbor killing intent toward such a powerful noble. 24 25

Engagement Ceremony

Before the ceremony, Mingyue asks Qi Bei to promise that the royal family will be spared if the Nord Family wins their conflict. He refuses, arguing that a clash between two tigers cannot end without one side perishing. 39

Despite discomfort with Qi Bei's public teasing during the procession, Mingyue maintains her royal composure and accompanies him to the Temple of the Goddess of Life. 40

When Fentian interrupts the ceremony and claims she was forced into the match, Mingyue publicly declares her willingness to be engaged to Qi Bei. She drinks the Holy Water of Life despite Fentian's warning about Tongtian Mountain's rules. 41

Aftermath

Qi Bei's defeat of Fentian complicates Mingyue's feelings further and leads her to question whether she underestimated him. Even the mysterious figure serving her cannot determine the full extent of Qi Bei's strength. 42 44

After Qi Bei secretly departs for West Spirit City, Mingyue suppresses her reaction in front of the Feng sisters. She later rejects Fentian's resentful attempts to control her life. 45 46

Notable Quotes

“I do. I am willing to be engaged to Qi Bei Nord.” 41

“Since I've agreed, I will definitely go through with it.” 23