The head of the Censorate who had been recuperating after hitting his head on a pillar in a previous incident. The Emperor exempted him from attending court. After the Censorate officials were punished by being made to empty night soil, Censor Zhao scolded his subordinates for provoking Lin Lang despite his warnings. He warned them that Lin Lang's magnanimity only resulted in a light punishment, and encountering a more ruthless official could have been far worse. He represents the experienced and cautious leadership within the Censorate.
