Lin Youyou's father, an Assistant Minister of Works, a third-rank official. He has not seen his wife Madam Xu in many years and has likely taken concubines since she left. He is described as henpecked and terrified of his wife. Upon seeing Madam Xu at his residence gate, he drops to his knees before her, ignoring his legitimate daughter Lin Youyou who had left him years ago.
