Male lead and the father of the villain in the original story. A handsome scholar from Daqiao Village, described as having narrow long eyes, thin lips, a high-bridged nose, and a sharp hairline. He values his reputation above all else and is deeply disgusted by the original host's schemes. He is aloof, disciplined, and maintains an aura of total abstinence. Despite his anger, he is talented and considered a future pillar of the state. He drafted a marriage agreement with Jiang Jingyi to keep things nominal.
