The male lead of the novel, a cool-headed and cunning Grand Secretary who is second only to the emperor. He was abandoned by his own father along with his mother when he was young, but rose from a humble background through his own wits. He has been lying in bed in a vegetative state for more than a year. Despite his poor condition, he is still described as handsome. His fingers moved slightly when Mo Sangsang was wiping his body, suggesting he may be regaining consciousness.
