Road to Empress

Cairen Jiang

A Talented Lady (Cairen) in the imperial court whose death sparks a key investigation

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Portrayed byZhang Yihan (张意涵)

Overview

Cairen Jiang is a palace woman whose mysterious death during the banquet chapter sets off a critical investigation. Her fate intertwines with the early power struggles in the court and forces Wu Yuanzhao to prove herself.

Key Traits

Relationships

Wu YuanzhaoFellow Cairen whose death the protagonist investigates

Empress WangConnected to the circumstances of her death

Liu XiInvolved in the events surrounding her death

Route Strategy

Appears in Chapter 2 (A Frightful Banquet) and referenced in Chapter 15

Cairen Jiang

Overview

Key Traits

Talented Lady of the imperial court

Her death triggers a pivotal investigation

Gifted performer at the banquet

Her family connections become relevant later

Relationships

Route Strategy