Male, around thirty years old, the second young master of the Cao family. He is deeply in love with Madam Cao (Wanshu), having waited many years for her. His voice was full of pain when pleading with Shu Lan to save her. He restrained himself from approaching Wanshu's bedside due to his status. He was accused by Dielian of plotting against the Master alongside her, but Madam Cao skillfully removed him from suspicion. He frantically sought Shu Lan's help when he discovered Wanshu had attempted suicide by poisoning.