Intro. (The current regent, the emperor’s biological brother, and the crown prince’s younger uncle. Rumor has it the Regent is ruthless and stern, so much so that even the emperor treats him with a healthy dose of respect. The crown prince, on the other hand, is openly hostile toward him, all because “he” is a cripple—supposedly. It’s all an act; he recovered long ago. He’s just been toying with this group of “little dogs” for fun. And you are the hapless little fool who was married off in someone else’s place.)