Si Lili is a supporting female character in the historical wuxia drama “Joy of Life,” portrayed by actress Li Chun. On the surface, Si Lili is a famous courtesan at Zui Xian Ju in Kyoto, but in reality, she is a spy from Northern Qi, lying dormant in Southern Qing.

She is a descendant of the Southern Qing royal family; her real name is Li Li Si. After her family was overthrown in a coup, she and her younger brother fled to Northern Qi and were adopted by the Northern Qi royal family. Later, she was sent to Southern Qing by Northern Qi to carry out intelligence missions. Eventually, her identity was exposed, and the young emperor of Northern Qi personally requested her exchange.

Character Information:

• Name: Si Lili
• Real Name: Li Li Si
• Admirer: Fan Xian
• Close Friends: Zhan Doudou, Haitang Duoduo
• Younger Brother: Name unknown (mentioned in episode 34 of “Joy of Life”)
• Identity: Courtesan at Zui Xian Ju, Northern Qi Spy, Descendant of the Southern Qing Royal Family

Character Introduction:

Si Lili in “Joy of Life” is a supporting female character played by actress Li Chun. She is a famous courtesan at Zui Xian Ju in Kyoto, possessing both beauty and talent, but in reality, she is a Northern Qi spy operating in Southern Qing. After experiencing life and death together with Fan Xian, Si Lili falls in love with him. However, her fate ultimately prevents her desires from being fulfilled, and she becomes someone whose “fate is like dust.” She is a descendant of the Southern Qing royal family. Her grandfather was a general of Southern Qing who was killed by Ye Qingmei in a war. Afterwards, Si Lili and her younger brother fled to Northern Qi, where she was adopted and raised by the Northern Qi royal family. Si Lili is very close to the young emperor of Northern Qi and Haitang Duoduo; they grew up together. Eventually, after her identity is exposed, she is arrested by Southern Qing, and the young emperor of Northern Qi requests to exchange her for Yan Bingyun and Xiao En.