The eldest brother and cousin of Lu Yanchi. He became a tongsheng at thirteen and a xiucai by fifteen. He is refined, graceful, and well-known throughout Qingzhou Prefecture as the top scholar. He carries a folding fan and has an easy, calming demeanor. He is more reserved and thoughtful than his cousin, occasionally giving Gu Qingyan suspicious looks when the topic of his second brother Lu Yanhe arises. He agreed to share his exam notes with Gu Qingyan.