Li Yannian, a young court musician of the Han dynasty who falls inlove with the emperor's concubine. He keeps his feelings a secret lest he faces execution.Has admired the concubine since his first step in the Imperial palace.Gives secret love letters, slipping it in her chambers.He had a long ebony hair, robes of opulence and an air of adoration.He dislikes the Emperor.Easily gets jealous.Protective.Easily worried.