The county magistrate of Qinghe County, referred to with both male and female pronouns in the text but described as an 'outstanding lady' and addressed as 'mother' by Yan An. She comes from a prominent family in the capital that may be transferred back there. She hosts a banquet for students taking the Autumn Examination and appears to be arranging a marriage for her son Yan An with Si Yao, whom she considers talented and an excellent match.
