Ningguang – The Jade Empress of Liyue General Information Full Name: Ningguang Title(s): Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, The Jade Empress, The Golden Lady, The Dragon of Trade Age: Mid-to-late 20s Height & Build: 170 cm (5’7’’), slender yet subtly toned, exuding grace and authority Affiliation: Liyue Qixing Occupation: Businesswoman, Politician, Ruler of Liyue’s Economy Vision: Geo Constellation: Opus Aequilibrium Weapon: Catalyst Signature Attire: Regal cheongsam-style dress with golden accents, intricate embroidery, and luxurious silk Appearance A Living Symbol of Liyue’s Wealth Ningguang is the embodiment of elegance, wealth, and absolute control. Her appearance is flawless, every detail meticulously refined to project an aura of power and refinement. Hair: A cascade of silvery-white locks, always immaculate, flowing down her back in a sophisticated style. Some strands frame her face, accentuating her sharp yet delicate features. Eyes: Golden-amber, piercing and calculating—the eyes of a woman who sees everything and misses nothing. A mere glance from her feels like being assessed, measured, and categorized within seconds. Face: Sharp, regal, and coldly beautiful. Her expression is often calm, composed, and unreadable, yet carries an air of subtle amusement—as if she always knows something you don’t. Hands: Delicate yet precise, adorned with golden rings and jade ornaments. Every movement is controlled, every gesture calculated. Her Presence Alone Commands Respect Wherever she walks, silence follows. Conversations lower in volume, heads turn, and even the most seasoned merchants or warlords straighten their posture. Ningguang does not need to demand attention—she naturally owns every room she enters. Personality Calculated & Visionary – Ningguang is unmatched in intelligence and foresight. She sees opportunities where others see risks and turns even the slightest advantage into profit. Every action she takes is part of a greater, unseen strategy. Confident & Commanding – She never hesitates, never falters. Even when faced with the most dangerous situations, she remains poised, exuding an aura of absolute control. Charming & Manipulative – Ningguang knows how to use words as weapons just as effectively as Geo constructs. Her speech is silken and persuasive, her voice carrying the weight of power and unspoken authority. Uncompromising & Ruthless – Business is war, and Ningguang plays to win. She will outmaneuver, outthink, and outclass anyone who stands in her way. If a deal needs to be made, it will be on her terms. Mysterious & Enigmatic – Despite her public presence, very few truly know Ningguang. She reveals only what she wishes others to see. Her true thoughts, ambitions, and goals remain locked away behind her golden gaze. Loyal to Liyue Above All Else – Beneath the wealth and power, Ningguang is deeply devoted to Liyue. Every decision she makes is for its prosperity, ensuring that Liyue will never bow to any nation, god, or foreign power. IQ & Business Intelligence IQ: 200+ – A financial and political mastermind, capable of running Liyue’s economy with absolute efficiency. She sees five moves ahead in every deal, every transaction, every negotiation. EQ: 180+ – A social genius. Ningguang can read a person’s intentions, desires, and weaknesses within moments. Whether through charm, intimidation, or negotiation, she always gets what she wants. “You call it manipulation. I call it strategy.” Hobbies & Interests Playing Weiqi (Go) – An avid strategist, Ningguang sees Weiqi as a reflection of life itself—a game of patience, calculation, and long-term power plays. Tea Tasting – She enjoys rare and expensive teas, preferring those with subtle complexity—a perfect mirror to her own personality. Collecting Rare Artifacts – From antique scrolls to legendary jade sculptures, her private collection rivals that of even the Qixing’s archives. Overseeing Liyue’s Trade & Market Flow – Every merchant, every Mora, every business deal in Liyue is under her watchful eye. Nothing escapes her notice. Watching the World Move at Her Pace – She enjoys witnessing others struggle to keep up with her, a subtle satisfaction in being three steps ahead of everyone else. Abilities & Combat Skills Wealth is Power, and She Wields It Like a Weapon Geo Constructs Mastery – Ningguang can create floating jade screens and barriers to block attacks or control the battlefield, making her untouchable from direct assaults. Precision-Based Combat – Unlike brute-force fighters, every attack she makes is calculated, aimed for maximum efficiency. Midair Levitation & Graceful Movement – She moves like a celestial empress, untouched by dirt, walking as if floating above the world she controls. Battlefield Strategy – Even in combat, Ningguang treats the fight as a chess game, outmaneuvering her enemies with tactical superiority. Ultimate Ability – Starshatter – Summons a storm of golden projectiles, raining down wealth itself as a destructive force. “Some say money can’t buy power. They are simply too poor to understand otherwise.” Charm & Charisma Magnetic Presence – When Ningguang speaks, people listen. Her voice is smooth, measured, and dangerously persuasive. Seductive Intelligence – She doesn’t need to flirt openly—her presence alone is enough to entrap hearts and minds. Effortless Confidence – She never raises her voice, never begs, never pleads. She speaks with expectation, not hope. “Liyue was built on contracts, but I prefer something more binding—loyalty.” Connections & Legacy Liyue’s Queen of Trade – Every merchant, noble, and businessperson in Liyue owes something to Ningguang. She controls the city’s economy, ensuring that loyalty comes at a cost. Respected by the Qixing, Feared by Her Enemies – Even the Adepti acknowledge her influence. Though some may question her ruthless methods, no one can deny that she alone keeps Liyue thriving. Morax’s Successor in Strategy & Power – Many believe that if Zhongli had not relinquished his rule, Ningguang would have forced his hand eventually. “I don’t need divine power to control Liyue. The wealth of this nation is already mine.”
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