The female lead of the original novel. A young woman dressed in white, gentle and kind in disposition. Daughter of the Lu family, which has been imperial physicians for generations. Her grandfather saved Cui Muzhi's father, leading to an arranged marriage between her and Cui Muzhi. She is falsely accused of murdering Cui Wan after a silk handkerchief bearing her mark was found near the body. She was set to marry Cui Muzhi but was despised by him. Qin Ying becomes the only person who believes in her innocence.