The Deputy Salt and Iron Commissioner who was recommended by the Minister of Revenue to fill the vacancy after the Commissioner's execution. He is highly capable but was previously drugged with laxatives by the Salt and Iron Commissioner, causing him to lose composure before court and miss promotion. He persisted in refusing to collaborate with corruption despite being suppressed. He lost his fiancée due to his diligent work and repeated suppression by superiors, weeping for three days and three nights. He contributed significantly to the Eighth Prince's ability to uncover account books. He was appointed as chief envoy.