Yaoye

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yaoye (夭夜)
Alias(es)	Imperial Eldest Princess; Great Princess; Sister Yaoye
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Jia Ma Imperial Family; Jia Ma Empire
Occupation/Role	Imperial Eldest Princess; imperial political leader and wartime commander
First Appearance	Chapter 34

Background / History

Yaoye is the eldest princess of the Jia Ma Imperial Family and the granddaughter of Jia Xingtian, the family’s strongest member. Raised within the palace, she was taught to identify and recruit exceptional talent for the Imperial Family; this principle guided her first approach to Gu Fengchen after Jia Xingtian praised his potential. 34 70

She initially encountered Gu Fengchen in Qingshan Town while accompanying Jia Xingtian on an imperial autumn hunt. Impressed by his intervention on behalf of an elderly woman and by his cultivation, Yaoye introduced herself, invited him to join the Imperial Family, and—when he refused in favor of freedom—gave him Black Demon Bear Soft Armor as a welcoming gift. 34

As pressure from the Mulan and Luoyan Empires mounted, Wei Ling of the Mulan Empire sought to marry Yaoye as part of a political strategy against Jia Ma. Yaoye turned the proposal into a life-and-death spar: she would marry Wei Ling only if he defeated a rising talent of the Jia Ma Empire. Gu Fengchen’s victory and Wei Ling’s death prevented the marriage and made him a hero to the empire. 95 98

Appearance

Yaoye is a tall, coldly elegant beauty whose bearing reflects her imperial status. Her eyes are described as deep and changeable rather than gentle, carrying an inherent air of superiority. 34

• Often wears formal palace gowns or richly embroidered dresses befitting the Imperial Eldest Princess. 80 93 120
• Has long, lustrous dark hair and a delicate oval face. 34 98
• Her usual cool, reserved presentation softens noticeably around Gu Fengchen. 172 176
• At the Desert City front, she wears military attire and ties her hair into a ponytail for inspections and command. 226

Personality

Yaoye is frank, politically astute, and highly attentive to talent. Rather than forcing Gu Fengchen into service after his refusal, she chose to cultivate a gradual relationship with him; later, she repeatedly sought to secure his loyalty to herself and the Imperial Family. 34 70 87 101

Her royal composure conceals substantial loneliness and anxiety. She fears being left to manage the Jia Ma Empire alone after Jia Xingtian’s death, believing that her younger sister Yaoyue cannot share that burden. She confides these concerns to Gu Fengchen, asking for personal loyalty rather than merely loyalty to the Imperial Family. 101

As a commander, Yaoye is resolute and analytical under pressure. She inspects exhausted defenders personally, studies enemy capabilities, adapts to changing conditions, and remains calm when the Snake People Tribe floods Desert City’s gate with troops. 200 226 227 289

Abilities & Skills

Political Judgment and Recruitment

Yaoye recognizes strategic value in individuals and acts quickly to bring them into the Imperial Family’s orbit.

• Approached Gu Fengchen after Jia Xingtian judged his talent “excellent.” 34
• Renewed efforts to recruit him after learning that “Chen Fenggu” had become a Third Grade Alchemist and reached the peak Great Dou Master realm within roughly a year. 70
• Used the duel with Wei Ling to protect both her autonomy and Jia Ma’s political interests. 95 98
• Arranged for Yaoyue to study business with Ya Fei, preparing her sister for greater responsibility. 188

Military Command

Yaoye commands Jia Ma forces during the border war against the Snake People Tribe.

• Leads the army’s advance to retake Ring City, positioned at the center of a triangular formation. 202
• Inspects Desert City’s defenses, casualties, and supply shortages with Nalan Su. 226
• Implements defensive measures proposed by Gu Fengchen, including anti-burrowing obstacles and Fire Oil arrows against the Fire Armor Army. 227
• Identifies that many apparent enemy reinforcements are wounded or unable to fight, recognizing the display as psychological pressure. 289
• Orders the old City Defense Ballista into action and commands her troops to hold the city at all costs. 289

National Destiny Physique

As a member of the imperial family, Yaoye carries the National Destiny/Fortune of the Jia Ma Empire.

• Her physique enhances the effects of the Yin-Yang Two Forms Technique during Dual Cultivation with Gu Fengchen. 229 245
• Experiences improved Dou Qi, physical condition, and cultivation through the technique. 229 230

Equipment / Items

• Black Demon Bear Soft Armor — presented to Gu Fengchen after he declined her invitation to join the Imperial Family. 34
• Jade Mirror — a communication item Yaoye tells Gu Fengchen to use if she needs his help. 101
• City Defense Ballista — an old Desert City defense weapon Yaoye orders fired against the Snake People Tribe. 289

Relationships

• Jia Xingtian — grandfather and the Jia Ma Imperial Family’s strongest protector. He encourages Yaoye to befriend Gu Fengchen and supports using him against Wei Ling. 34 90 98
• Yaoyue — younger sister. Though their personalities differ and they sometimes clash, they are close; Yaoye worries about Yaoyue’s lack of preparation for future imperial responsibilities. 87 101 188
• Gu Fengchen / Gu Feng / Chen Fenggu — initially a recruitment target and “younger brother,” later Yaoye’s confidant and lover. She seeks his personal loyalty, trusts him with her vulnerabilities, and eventually asks him to propose to Jia Xingtian. 34 101 229 310
• Wei Ling — unwanted Mulan Empire suitor. Yaoye engineers his challenge against Gu Fengchen; Wei Ling’s defeat ends the proposed marriage. 95 98
• Nalan Su — Nalan Clan head who works alongside Yaoye during the border war and Desert City’s defense. 200 226
• Nalan Zhun — Three-Star Dou Spirit cavalry commander operating under Yaoye’s battlefield direction. 202
• Ya Fei — business contact selected by Yaoye to train Yaoyue in commercial affairs. 188

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Contact in Qingshan Town

Yaoye meets Gu Fengchen, assesses his strength and temperament, offers him an Imperial Family position, and begins addressing him as her younger brother after he declines. 34

Struggle for Gu Fengchen’s Allegiance

After learning of Gu Fengchen’s rapid growth, alchemy talent, and public success, Yaoye regards securing him as essential to the Imperial Family. Her efforts are complicated by Ya Fei, Nalan Yanran, and Yaoyue’s competing interest in him. 48 70 87 98

Wei Ling’s Marriage Proposal

Facing external political coercion, Yaoye uses a sparring condition to reject Wei Ling without immediate capitulation. Gu Fengchen kills Wei Ling in the agreed match, preserving Yaoye’s freedom and protecting Jia Ma’s position. 95 98

Personal Alliance with Gu Fengchen

Yaoye reveals her fear of carrying the empire alone and asks Gu Fengchen to be loyal to her personally. Their relationship shifts from political cooperation to emotional intimacy and mutual ambition. 99 101 176

Border War and Desert City Defense

Yaoye leads Jia Ma forces against the Snake People Tribe, directing the recapture effort at Ring City and later overseeing the defense of Desert City. She coordinates with Gu Fengchen, Nalan Su, and other commanders while maintaining morale amid severe casualties and depleted supplies. 200 202 226 227 289 292

Relationship and Proposal

During the Desert City campaign, Yaoye and Gu Fengchen use the Yin-Yang Two Forms Technique, which strengthens her due to her National Destiny-bearing physique. After the war, Gu Fengchen takes her on a moonlit flight above Jia Ma Holy City; Yaoye asks him to propose to her grandfather. 229 230 310

Trivia

• Yaoye initially addresses Gu Fengchen as “brother” and permits him to call her “Sister Yaoye.” 34
• She is not interested in the fighting and killing associated with the imperial autumn hunt, which is why she visits Qingshan Town during it. 34
• Although outsiders believe Yaoyue fears her, the sisters are stated to be genuinely close, with Yaoyue frequently visiting Yaoye’s Star Observation Tower. 87
• Her private spaces combine luxury with military strategy books and ceremonial fans, reflecting both her royal position and administrative responsibilities. 246