A young woman of the Ji clan, one of the oldest imperial families of the Big Dipper, Ji Ziyue crosses paths with Ye Fan early in his adventure. Mischievous and stubborn, she becomes one of the allies who matter most to him.
Personality
Playful, frank and sometimes capricious, Ji Ziyue loves teasing Ye Fan and meddling in what is none of her business. Behind this prickly character she is loyal and brave.
Powers & abilities
Heir to an imperial clan, she masters the Ji clan's secret techniques and has resources that make her a valuable ally.
History
Her meeting with Ye Fan, full of squabbles and adventures, creates a playful bond. She accompanies him at several key moments while having to deal with her powerful clan's interests.
Relationships
Ye Fan is her adventure companion and her favourite target for teasing. Her brother, Ji Haoyue, is one of the geniuses of their generation.
Key moments
- Her eventful first meeting with Ye Fan.
- The shared adventures in ancient ruins.
- Her comic quarrels with Hei Huang.
In the adaptations
The donghua takes care with her playful character, which lightens the plot's gravity. The novel develops her clan's role further.
Did you know?
- The Ji clan is one of the most prestigious imperial families in Chen Dong's universe.
- Her exchanges with Ye Fan are among the series' funniest.
Our take
Ji Ziyue brings freshness and bite to Shrouding the Heavens. She proves the genre's heroines can be as funny as they are strong.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan