The deceased, second son of the Dou family. Passed the provincial examination last year but failed the spring imperial examination. Only twenty years old and considered exceptionally knowledgeable. His father passed away early, leaving a widowed mother. He was highly favored by the current Deputy Minister Dou. His body was found burned in his secondary residence within the Dou family estate. Qin Ying concludes he was already dead when the fire started, indicating murder.
