Male, Fang Qianxue's grandfather. He took his own life in prison due to Prince Yong's case. He was a Grand Tutor who left behind connections in court, with half the court consisting of his former students. He gave his granddaughter Fang Qianxue a large dowry when she married. Lu Changqing fears and hates him. Fang Qianxue mentions that if he saw Lu Changqing's current behavior, he would regret taking Lu Changqing under his wing.