Pursuit of Jade

Also known as: Marquis of Wu'an, Yan Zheng, Xie Jiu Heng

A disgraced nobleman driven by a profound desire for revenge following his family's tragedy. Forced to hide his true identity, he masquerades under a gentle appearance to mislead those around him while secretly investigating the past. He enters into a marriage of convenience with Fan Chang Yu that eventually blossoms into genuine love, pushing him to reclaim his title and protect his nation.

The physically strong and fiercely determined daughter of a butcher who steps up to protect her family after losing her parents. To defend her property and care for her younger sister, she disguises herself as a man and enters a fake marriage with Xie Zheng. When war tears them apart, she courageously picks up her butcher's knife and enters the battlefield to seek justice and reunite with her husband.

The younger sister of Fan Chang Yu who resides within the family compound. Deeply cared for by her resilient older sister following their parents' tragic passing, her safety serves as a primary domestic motivation for Chang Yu's initial protective choices and marital setups. She represents the home front that must be preserved at all costs.

A strategic and calculated supporting figure operating within the political and military landscape of the drama. His actions heavily intersect with the overarching power structures and the fallout of the noble houses. He serves as an intellectual anchor or adviser navigating the shifting loyalties brought upon by the war.

A noble-born lady who navigates the strict social hierarchies and romantic expectations of the high society circles. Backed by her maidservant Fu Ling, her path weaves into the central families, providing either domestic rivalries or strategic alliances. Her presence highlights the distinct social burdens placed on women during the wartime transition.

A highly respected scholar and mentor holding premier administrative and advisory status in the capital. He serves as an ethical benchmark within the court, guiding or counseling the younger generation of officials while managing bureaucratic protocols that could aid in exposing historical conspiracies.

An influential supporting character tangled within the complex administrative or martial landscape. He participates in the grand schemes that dictate county security or military movements as the empire shifts into wartime footing. His loyalties are tested as regional conflicts begin to directly threaten the capital.

A calculated, intense adversary linked heavily to the villainous factions working against the main couple. He participates in high-tension ambushes and battles within local administrative hubs, notably clashing with Fan Chang Yu during crucial rescue missions. His actions underscore the direct physical threats facing the heroes.

Also known as: Wen Kan

A scholar or hidden professional character navigating the domestic and strategic boundaries of the Capital and regional estates. Moving under dual designations, he assists in archiving clues or providing structural guidance to secondary factions during periods of intense political transitions.

A relative or loyal associate connected to the historical lineage of the Xie noble house. He holds memory or lingering loyalty to the family's past prestige, occasionally interacting with Xie Zheng's covert network to rebuild their ancestral footprint or protect hidden bloodlines.

A powerful matriarchal authority figure rooted within the elite ancestral structures or high-ranking courts. Her verdicts, traditional decrees, and ancestral expectations carry massive political weight, governing the rise and fall of aristocratic titles and impacting the main characters' quest for formal restoration.

A dedicated fighter, subordinate, or close family connection linked to the defensive remnants of the Xie estate. He works diligently to safeguard the covert communications and movement of Xie Zheng as they attempt to bypass hostile checkpoints set up by rival factions.

A supporting figure operating within the military factions or local resistance forces during the outbreak of war. He coordinates defensive lines or assists primary fighters on the battlefield, adding grit and execution capability to the righteous factions fighting for justice.

An official or strategist operating within the larger political framework of the imperial court or local military camps. His administrative decisions create systemic pressure or assistance for the protagonist's secret investigations into historical injustices. He helps establish the high-stakes historical environment of the series.

A peer or regional associate whose family coordinates closely with the local business or defensive grids. He interacts with the surrounding neighbor networks, adding context to the community challenges faced by the Fan family before the grand military campaigns begin.

A refined supporting individual rooted in the wider social or political framework of the Capital City. His family alliances or tactical choices provide minor structural support to the main plotlines as noble title restorations reach their critical phases.

A martial or bureaucratic agent affiliated with regional defensive networks. He handles operational orders, logistics, or security boundaries during sudden wartime escalations, contributing to the broader background arc of state defense. His tactical decisions ripples down to affect the local villages.

A loyal subordinate or guard closely linked to the Xie household remnants. Operating in the shadows, his primary duty is to execute tactical reconnaissance, protect confidential communication paths, and shield the primary leaders from ambush during operations across provincial boundaries.

A supporting character operating within the domestic, legal, or regional administrative offices. His actions intersect with local regulations or household networks, providing context to the bureaucratic procedures and external pressures confronting the central families.

An aristocratic or scholarly individual moving through the elite social networks of the Capital City. His interactions with other minor nobles reflect the shifting allegiances, traditional familial expectations, and political currents that run parallel to the main conflict.