Dong Mingshan is the only son of Old Madam Dong and a member of the wealthiest family in Great Min. While his mother led the women and children ahead to Yongning Prefecture for safety, he remained behind in the capital to wrap up important family affairs and business matters. His presence is only mentioned in passing as part of the Dong family's evacuation plan during the growing chaos and refugee crisis. He represents the younger generation of the powerful Dong family, though he does not appear directly in the scenes described in this chapter. His decision to stay behind demonstrates his sense of responsibility toward the family's interests.
