Female protagonist, once a pampered young lady from an official family. Her father, Ling County Magistrate, was executed for colluding with rebels, after which she was forced into service as an official courtesan at Zuixian Pavilion. She fell in love with Xiao Chongheng, became pregnant with his child at four months, but suffered a miscarriage after learning he was to marry his cousin. She is described as bewitchingly beautiful, delicate, and sorrowful. She named her unborn daughter's tiny goose-yellow silk clothes with small flower embroidery. She is also called Ali by Xiao Chongheng.
