Characters
Jia Xichun
Xichun
One of the Twelve Beauties.
Liu Xianglian
Liu Xianglian
A gallant young man who broke engagement with You Sanjie, causing her suicide; later became a Taoist.
Xia Jingui
Golden Cassia
Wife of Xue Pan, known for her domineering temperament.
Fangguan
Parfumée
Former actress who later became a maid in Happy Red Court, eventually became a nun.
Jia Yun
Jia Yun
A collateral member of the Jia clan, became godson of Baoyu, had feelings for Xiaohong.
Jinchuan'er
Golden Bracelet
Maid of Lady Wang, one of the Tertiary Register, drowned herself after being dismissed.
Siqi
Chess
Maid of Yingchun, one of the Tertiary Register, had a secret affair with her cousin.
Miaoyu
One Beyond the Threshold
A reclusive nun-like figure.
Zhen Shiyin
Zhen Shiyin
Opening chapter figure.
Jia Qiang
Jia Qiang
A collateral member of the Ning branch, managed the theater troupe, had feelings for Lingguan.
Xing Xiuyan
Xing Xiuyan
Niece of Lady Xing, poor and stayed with the Jia family, later married Xue Ke.
Jia Lan
Young Master Lan
Son of Jia Zhu and Li Wan.
Prince of Beijng
Prince of Beijing
One of the Four Princes, named Shui Rong, kind to Baoyu and gifted him prayer beads.
Jiang Yuhan
Bijou
A famous actor known as Qiguan, friend of Baoyu, later married Xiren.
You Sanjie
Third Sister You
Strong-willed woman.
Lingguan
Lingguan
Actress of the theater troupe, skilled in young female roles, had feelings for Jia Qiang.
Madam Wang Shanbao
Madam Wang Shanbao
A servant woman involved in the Grand View Garden inspection.
Ban'er
Ban'er
Grandson of Granny Liu, later married Qiaojie.
Xue Yan
Snowgoose
Personal maid of Lin Daiyu.
Old Lady You
Old Lady You
Stepmother of Lady You, mother of You Erjie and You Sanjie.