Even in his childhood, Jiang Cheng's character falls under the trope popularly labeled as "tsundere”. Outwardly, he is bad-tempered and often compared to his mother Yu Ziyuan. He possesses a deep inferiority complex due to his belief that his father Jiang Fengmian showed favoritism towards Wei Ying. Jiang Cheng prioritizes the preservation and survival of his family and clan. He also cares deeply about his reputation and possesses an awareness.