Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Xue Ke (雪珂) |
| Alias(es) | Princess Xue Ke; Ke'er 28 29 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Heaven Dou Imperial Family |
| Occupation/Role | Princess of the Heaven Dou Empire 28 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 27 |
Background / History
Xue Ke is the youngest daughter of Emperor Xue Ye and the current princess of the Heaven Dou Empire. Her mother, a concubine, died early; she is described as the most innocent and naïve member of an otherwise politically compromised royal household. She considers Crown Prince Xue Qinghe her biological elder brother, unaware that he has been replaced by Qian Renxue. 28
She first encounters She Xian when he bursts into Xue Qinghe’s study to announce his breakthrough to level 20. To preserve his secrecy, “Xue Qinghe” introduces him as a personally taught, hidden disciple and asks Xue Ke to keep the matter confidential. Xue Ke readily agrees. 27 28 29
Appearance
Xue Ke is a petite royal girl with a sweet, delicate appearance and a strong sense of noble refinement. Her clothing and hairstyle vary between formal palace visits and casual outings. 27 28 50 61
- Neat, elegant rice-white short hair during her first appearance. 27
- Large, watery almond-shaped eyes and a small, delicate face. 27 28
- Wears formal Heaven Dou royal ceremonial dress on official visits. 27
- Later appears in a goose-yellow pleated dress and, on another occasion, a goose-yellow puffed skirt with twin tails. 50 61
- Is especially drawn to She Xian’s silver-white hair and emerald-green eyes. 28
Personality
Xue Ke is innocent, curious, and openly affectionate toward those she likes. She quickly becomes interested in She Xian after learning that he is Xue Qinghe’s secret disciple, particularly admiring his appearance and exceptional cultivation talent. 28 29
Despite her sheltered nature, she is tactful when necessary. When meeting Ning Rongrong, she avoids exposing She Xian’s sensitive identity and simply introduces him as her friend. 62 She is also persistent and somewhat clingy, frequently visiting the Crown Prince’s Residence with pastries, stories, music, or requests to spend time cultivating with him. 50 51 61
Relationships
- She Xian — Friend whom she calls “Little Brother” or “Brother She Xian.” She admires his looks and talent, visits him frequently, brings him pastries, and supports him during the dispute with Ning Rongrong. 28 29 50 51 61 62 64
- Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Believes Qian Renxue’s Xue Qinghe identity to be her biological Crown Prince brother. She trusts him and obeys his request to keep She Xian’s identity secret. 28 29
- Emperor Xue Ye — Her father and the reigning Heaven Dou emperor. 28
- Ning Rongrong — Meets her at the Crown Prince’s Residence; Xue Ke politely attempts to de-escalate the encounter after Ning Rongrong confronts her and She Xian. 62
- Ning Fengzhi — His visit to the Crown Prince’s Residence indirectly places Xue Ke and She Xian in conflict with Ning Rongrong. 61 62
Story Role / Major Arcs
Meeting She Xian
Xue Ke is present when She Xian announces that he has reached level 20. She is stunned that someone approximately her age has already qualified to become a Soul Grandmaster, then eagerly asks whether she may visit him after his next soul-ring hunt. 28 29
Visits to the Crown Prince’s Residence
After She Xian begins competing in the Great Soul Arena, Xue Ke frequently spends time with him at the residence. She brings osmanthus cakes, plays in the garden, teaches him court instruments, and enjoys stories from his previous life. 50
Qian Renxue repeatedly interrupts or limits these visits while disguised as Xue Qinghe, becoming visibly possessive whenever Xue Ke clings to She Xian or asks to cultivate with him. Xue Ke does not understand the reason for her brother’s resistance. 50 51
Encounter with Ning Rongrong
While trying to avoid Ning Rongrong at the lake pavilion, Xue Ke introduces She Xian only as her friend rather than revealing his status as Xue Qinghe’s hidden disciple. After Ning Rongrong accuses She Xian of frightening her with snakes, Xue Ke accompanies him when he is summoned to meet Ning Fengzhi. 62 64
Trivia
- Xue Ke is highly appearance-conscious and privately judges She Xian to be more attractive than the arrogant young nobles she knows. 28
- She particularly likes sharing imperial pastries with She Xian, including osmanthus cakes, rose pastries, and peach pastries. 50 51 61
- Her desire to “cultivate” with She Xian is largely motivated by wanting to hear his flute playing and stories. 51