The greatest rival of Crown Princess Xue Lanshi in the Eastern Palace. She is the daughter of Minister of War Ning Xuyuan. She entered the Eastern Palace two years after the Crown Princess and bore two sons: Li Yi (the Crown Prince's eldest) and Li Jin (Prince Xuancheng). She enjoys the Crown Prince's deep affection and the Emperor's favor. She refused to believe Wei Jie would kill her son and accused him of acting under someone's orders, carrying a grievance against the Crown Princess for years.