Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Zhu Yunyun (朱韵芸) |
| Alias(es) | Madam Zhu 58 82 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Zhu Family; Star Luo Empire; allied with Spirit Hall 83 86 |
| Occupation/Role | Head of the Zhu Family 86 |
| Status | Alive as of Ch. 90 90 |
| First Appearance | Ch. 51 51 |
Background and History
Zhu Yunyun married Zhu Kun at sixteen in an arranged union between branches of the Zhu Family. They had little affection for each other and later slept in separate rooms. She is the mother of two daughters, including Zhu Zhuqing 57 58 83.
When the Star Luo Empire sought a seat among the elders of the newly formed All-Continent Soul Master Alliance, Zhu Kun sent Yunyun to negotiate with Martial Soul Hall's Holy Son, Gu Qingshan. She approached him at the Holy Son Mansion and offered to meet his conditions for the seat 57 58.
On a later visit, Yunyun learned from Gu Qingshan that Spirit Hall controlled the Heaven Dou Empire. He proposed replacing Star Luo's ruling Dai Family with the Zhu Family and removing Zhu Kun as clan head. Despite initial hesitation over her husband, Yunyun agreed; she also hoped that leading the family would spare her daughters its cruel competition 82 83.
After Zhu Kun was assassinated, Yunyun told her cousin, Empress Zhu, about Spirit Hall's plan. The empress agreed to help two Spirit Hall Title Douluo assassinate Dai Tianfeng and Dai Weisi. Yunyun subsequently became head of the Zhu Family, while the empress took control of Star Luo 84 85 86. Once the new rule had stabilized, the two visited Gu Qingshan to thank him and affirm the family's dependence on Spirit Hall's support 88 89.
Appearance
Yunyun has an oval face, fair skin, naturally charming eyes and a curvaceous figure. Her clothing changes noticeably between her visits to Spirit City 51 82.
- At the sect re-election: A fitted black leather outfit and leather pants 51.
- On her later visit to the Holy Son Mansion: A dark green silk qipao in place of her usual leather outfit 82.
Personality
Yunyun is politically pragmatic. She initially accepts Zhu Kun's request to approach the Holy Son for the family's benefit, but resents being treated as a bargaining chip 57 58 83. Once offered leadership of the Zhu Family, she commits to the plan against the Dai rulers and coordinates with Empress Zhu, even while recognizing the risks 83 84 85.
Relationships
- Zhu Kun — Her husband in an arranged, largely loveless marriage. His use of her in negotiations fuels her resentment; he is later assassinated as part of the plan to replace the Dai Family 57 58 83 84.
- Gu Qingshan — The Holy Son she approaches on Star Luo's behalf. They become intimate, and she relies on his backing to lead the Zhu Family 58 83 86.
- Empress Zhu — Her cousin and political partner in the Zhu Family's takeover of Star Luo 83 84 85.
- Zhu Zhuqing — Her daughter 58 83.
- Liu Erlong — Initially wary of Yunyun's closeness to Gu Qingshan; the two converse more comfortably during Yunyun's later visit 58 83.
Notable Quotes
“Fine, I'll do it. Holy Son, you must look after me more from now on. I'll be relying on you!” 83
“The Zhu Family knows its place.” 89