Yan Wanqing's mother, who works in a relatively idle role at the Women's Federation after resigning from a previous position. She is initially eager to arrange a marriage for her daughter but objects strongly to Song Hezhang due to the significant age gap (twelve or thirteen years older) and rumors about his ability to have children. She is also somewhat obsessed with physical appearance, worrying about a rumored facial scar. After her husband reassures her that the infertility rumor is false and the scar is minor, she reluctantly accepts the match.
