A scholar and official of Da Xia who was called to replace the Minister of Revenue in reciting for the children. He pretended to be poor, wearing patched robes, but his son secretly accepted bribes and buried gold and silver under the pond at their residence. The son also caused several deaths and buried the bodies under a jujube tree in the garden, which is the only lush spot. The Grand Scholar's family was poisoned by spoiled food he refused to discard. He vomited after hearing gossip about his secrets exposed.
