The head of the He family, who is the brother of the Empress Dowager. The He family had been minor officials who lost their position due to illness and lived in the countryside for decades. After the current Emperor ascended the throne, they were granted the title Duke of Cheng'en and suddenly became wealthy. They organized a grand banquet coinciding with Prince Rui's return to the capital, bringing their daughters. Duke Cheng'en tried to persuade Yan Yuanhua to stay at the banquet but was unsuccessful.
