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Road to Empress

Rui'er

Wu Yuanzhao's personal handmaiden (original character)

Favor AttributeNone — devoted servant
MBTIENFP
Portrayed byN/A
Last Updated2025-07-04

Overview

Rui'er is Wu Yuanzhao's most loyal companion — a handmaiden whose bubbly exterior hides genuine cleverness and fierce devotion. Framed and imprisoned before the story begins, she endures her captivity with an almost surreal cheerfulness, trusting that Wu Yuanzhao will come for her. When finally rescued, her loyalty becomes unshakeable.

Key Traits

Cheerful even in captivity

ENFP optimist with sharp observations

Fiercely loyal after being saved

More perceptive than she appears

Relationships

Wu YuanzhaoDevoted handmaiden; would follow her anywhere
YouziFellow servant; friendly rivalry

Route Strategy

Rui'er is rescued early if you make the right choices, and her gratitude translates into valuable information and emotional support throughout the game. Losing her (by failing to rescue her) removes a key ally and makes later chapters significantly harder. She's not a game-changer strategically, but she's a game-changer emotionally.