Shen Heng's mother, the wife of the Marquis of Zhongyong. She is ambitious and wants her son to marry a noble lady rather than a merchant's daughter. She cried with joy upon hearing of Shen Heng's success. She has already arranged for the Old Madam to set up a meeting with Wanning County Princess for Shen Heng. She opposes Shen Heng's desire to marry Lin Wanji.