Suzuran
Suzuran, also known as Lady Suzuran, was one of Emperor Shi Senka's concubines and the mother of Shi Seien. Emotionally fragile and insecure, she was known for her beauty and cunning mind. Her actions were driven by a desire for security and a complex relationship with her son and the Emperor.
Quick Facts
What is Suzuran's full name?
Suzuran no Kimi (Lady Suzuran).
What is Suzuran's relationship to Shi Seien?
She is his mother.
What is Suzuran's occupation?
She was one of Emperor Shi Senka's concubines.
What is Suzuran's status?
Deceased.
What is Suzuran's known epithet?
Lily of the Valley.
What is a notable characteristic of Suzuran's personality?
She was emotionally frail and insecure.
What is a key event in Suzuran's plotline?
She schemed to remove her son, Seien, from the Imperial Court.
What was Suzuran's final fate?
She was assassinated on her way to exile.
Description
Personality
Suzuran was a complex character marked by emotional fragility and insecurity. Her inability to cope with the Emperor's waning attention after Seien's birth led to a strained relationship with her son. She felt a deep-seated fear of abandonment, causing her to distance herself from Seien despite his attempts to connect with her. While lacking maternal warmth towards Seien, she did show pity for him, recognizing the burden of having a mother like herself. However, beneath her emotional vulnerability lay a cunning intellect, evident in her intricate schemes to protect her position and manipulate the political landscape. Her actions, though often driven by fear and insecurity, demonstrated a surprising level of strategic thinking and ruthlessness.
Abilities
* **Strategic Planning and Manipulation:** Suzuran possessed a keen political mind, capable of devising complex schemes and manipulating others to achieve her goals. She successfully outwitted both the Emperor and Ou Ki on multiple occasions. * **Cunning and Deception:** Suzuran was adept at concealing her true intentions and using deception to further her plans. Her plots were carefully executed, leaving little to no evidence of her involvement.