The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the second son-in-law of the Duke of Chu. He was born into a poor family, passed the imperial examination, and married the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Chu, using the Duke's influence to rise to his current position. His social circle is simpler compared to the powerful nobles in the capital. He has no dealings with the Marquis of Jiangling's mansion. He understands the political implications of Jiang Yu's advice and privately discusses with Ning Yanfeng how Jiang Yu's words carry deeper meaning about gaining leverage over Ning Yanming.
