The story follows the life of Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang.
Huang Tai Ji / Emperor Taizong
Xiao Yu Er
Zhe Zhe / Empress Xiaoduanwen
Lady Abahai / Empress Xiaoliewu
Nurhaci / Khan of Later Jin
Ejei Khan [Ligdan Khan's son]
Da Yu'er / Empress Xiaozhuangwen
Dorgon / Prince Rui
