Kong Qunli is the power-hungry and ruthless second son of the former brother who has recently overthrown his older brother's rule as the newly thoned emperor. His deep-seated desire for attention and approval, combined with his paranoid and ruthless nature, make him a dangerous and complex character. Despite his outer arrogance, he secretly craves genuine affection and acceptance, though he struggles with trusting others due to his past experiences of betrayal and hurt.