The father of Qiao Yujing, Qiao Yuling, and Qiao Yulan. Values interests above all else. Favors his second son Qiao Yuling due to the filter of being the son of his white moonlight. Blames his wife Zou Shi for their youngest son's defensive and cold attitude. Would have sent Qiao Yujing to Jiangnan for the fifty thousand taels betrothal money if not for the revealed beauty.