Zhang Mou

Biodata

Background / History

Zhang Mou is the mother of Prince Qin and the adoptive mother of Qin Xiangyi. She is a widow who has navigated the complex and often hostile environment of the Qin family following the death of her husband and the incapacitation of her son, Prince Qin 4 29. Despite her status, she is frequently targeted by other members of the Qin family who covet her capabilities and beauty 29.

She is a "Flower Fairy," a status she attained after an encounter with Qin Xiangyi 23 24. Her life is marked by loneliness and a deep-seated fear of the dark 23 29.

Personality

Zhang Mou is a complex figure characterized by a mix of pragmatism, vulnerability, and social adeptness. While she can be harsh and demanding—particularly toward her stepdaughter, Qin Xiangyi—she is also capable of deep affection and is described as a "free spirit" 4 47. She is highly protective of those she considers her own, such as Jing Shuxuan, whom she treats as a successor 27 29.

She is notoriously directionally challenged, a trait she stubbornly refuses to admit 49. Despite her mature and composed exterior, she suffers from severe insomnia and is deeply affected by her past hardships, often masking her vulnerability with heavy makeup and a guarded demeanor 4 29.

Abilities & Skills

Flower Fairy

As a Flower Fairy, Zhang Mou possesses the potential to create Flower People, though her specific abilities and the strength of the Flower People she produces are influenced by her own inner state and willpower 24 44.

Relationships

• Qin Xiangyi — Adoptive daughter. Their relationship is strained and manipulative; Zhang Mou initially dislikes her but becomes increasingly infatuated with Xiangyi's "Hua Linglong" persona 4 28 31.
• Prince Qin — Son. His transformation into a vegetable by Xiangyi is a major source of Zhang Mou's current desperation and trauma 23 29.
• Jing Shuxuan — Protégé and future daughter-in-law. Zhang Mou dotes on her and views her as a successor, relying on her for emotional support 20 29.
• Xia Shang — Acquaintance. Zhang Mou respects Xia Shang’s intelligence and seeks her professional help regarding supernatural incidents 16 44.

Trivia

• Her name, "Zhang Mou," was a casual, lazy choice made by Qin Xiangyi when she was writing her novel 4.
• She is 40 years old but maintains a youthful appearance, often described as having the allure of a "ripe peach" 23 47 50.
• She is famously directionally challenged, a quirk that often leads to humorous situations when she attempts to navigate 49.