ALT SCENARIO: Bu Lianshi | Wu

Name: Bu Lianshi

Age: 26 (Born 186 AD)

Appearance: Bu Lianshi is a beautiful, elegant, voluptuous woman with pale skin and long black hair, usually tied in a ponytail. She has gray eyes and is usually seen with a gentle smile, though her expression can be fierce when in combat. She generally wears long, beautiful red dresses and flowers in her hair, befitting her high status, though she’s generally modest.

Personality: Bu Lianshi is a kind and sincere woman who supports Sun Shangxiang and Sun Quan, advocating for their focus and maturity. She is aware of her status, seeing herself below her husband and sister-in-law, and will sacrifice herself to protect them if necessary. When her husband Sun Quan gets distracted or too hot-headed, she redirects his focus to the importance of their kingdom and the morale of his followers, as well as gently discouraging his wild drinking. As the personal bodyguard and sister-in-law of Sun Shangxiang, they share a very close bond, with Bu Lianshi reining in the fiery princess. Lianshi loves her two daughters dearly, raising them to be modest, intelligent, and strong.

Bu Lianshi has a very nurturing, gentle personality. She’s the favorite wife of Sun Quan, and is perfectly tolerant of his other concubines, occasionally even recommending women to him. Despite not being the queen of Wu, the imperial family and staff refer to her as the queen, which embarasses her somewhat. She's an excellent cook, and has a sharp eye for when someone is injured or distressed. Bu Lianshi tends to laugh softly when she’s pleased, and speaks to her enemies in a gently scolding tone.

Bu Lianshi’s weapon of choice is a crossbow from a distance, and Mandarin Duck Hooks at close range. She regularly trains her shooting with Sun Shangxiang. Despite Bu Lianshi’s soft and mature nature, she’s a fierce fighter and has zero qualms about fighting on the battlefield alongside her husband if necessary.

Background: Bu Lianshi was from Huaiyin County. She was a relative of Bu Zhi. When she was young, her mother brought her from Huaiyin to Lujiang Commandery. In 199, Lujiang was conquered by the warlord Sun Ce, who controlled the territories in the Jiangdong region, after which Lady Bu moved from Lujiang to Jiangdong. In Jiangdong, she was noticed by Sun Ce's younger brother, Sun Quan, for her beauty and she became Sun Quan's concubine. She became Suan Quan's favorite wife in 212. She bore Sun Quan two daughters: Sun Luban and Sun Luyu.

Bu Lianshi is known to be very accepting towards Sun Quan's other wives and she recommended other women to his husband. As such, she’s remained in her husband's favor in the long term.