• "Throw the Seal" can be used both during and outside of Cao Jie's turn.  

• When "Royal Father" is in effect, other females can target the king, but the powers will not have any effect.  For example, Sun Shangxiang can use "Marriage" to the king, she will heal, but the king will not.  Xiao Qiao can pass damage to the king, but he will neither get hurt nor will he draw any cards.  

• "Weep" allows Cao Jie to deal damage to multiple targets in a single turn, making her effective in crowd control and disrupting enemies.

• "Throw the Seal" ensures Cao Jie remains resourceful by drawing cards whenever she plays an Escape, providing sustainability throughout the game.

• "Royal Father" offers significant defensive utility, neutralizing the effects of female opponents' abilities on the King in scenarios where she is the Loyalist or Spy.

• Cao Jie sacrifices her health to activate "Weep," which can make her vulnerable over time.

• "Royal Father" is only impactful when the King is male and opponents rely on female characters, limiting its applicability.

• "Throw the Seal" requires consistent access to Escapes, making her performance card-dependent in games with low action card frequency.

• Healing Allies:
  Characters like Hua Tuo can help Cao Jie mitigate the health loss from "Weep," ensuring she remains effective in longer games.

• Female Support:
  When paired with strong female allies like Diao Chan or Cai Wenji, Cao Jie can focus on damage output, knowing "Royal Father" will shield the King from ally misfires.

• Damage Users:
  Characters like Guo Jia or Sun Jian, who can amplify or benefit from damage, synergize well with Cao Jie’s aggressive playstyle through "Weep."

King

• • Cao Jie struggles as King due to her health-costing abilities and lack of inherent defensive mechanics. Her strengths lie in offense rather than sustained survivability.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, she is a strong protector of the King, particularly against female Rebels, while contributing to damage output with "Weep."

Rebel

• • Cao Jie excels as a Rebel, using "Weep" to pressure the King and opposing Loyalists. Her aggressive abilities suit the Rebel role's offensive focus.

Spy

• • In the Spy role, Cao Jie’s versatility shines. She can subtly weaken both factions with "Weep" and manipulate card flow with "Throw the Seal" while waiting for the opportune moment to strike.

Cao Jie is a character with strong offensive capabilities and situational utility. Her ability to deal damage to multiple players with "Weep" makes her a potent threat, while "Throw the Seal" ensures she has the resources to remain active. However, her reliance on health sacrifice and situational abilities like "Royal Father" require careful management to maximize her effectiveness. Players should prioritize health recovery and strategic targeting to capitalize on her strengths without leaving her too vulnerable.

Cao Jie was the second wife of Emperor Xian of Han and a daughter of Cao Cao. She played a significant role during the turbulent late Eastern Han period, representing the waning authority of the Han court under the growing dominance of the Cao family.

The ability "Weep" reflects her distress and the tumultuous emotions tied to her role in a collapsing dynasty, symbolized through her ability to harm others at her own expense. "Throw the Seal" ties to her historical role as a symbol of imperial legitimacy, as the Imperial Seal was central to power struggles during the era.

"Royal Father" represents her filial loyalty to her father, Cao Cao, and his protective nature over his family. Her abilities in Sanguosha capture the complex interplay of her position as both an empress and a member of the Cao family, balancing loyalty, sacrifice, and imperial authority.