The father of Xie Yixing and the head of the Xie family. He recently oversaw the raid on the Yu residence, confiscating property and sending it to the palace. He personally visited the prison to ensure all 110 people from the Yu family were kept alive as demanded by His Majesty. Upon returning home, he found his residence in chaos because his only heir Xie Yixing was missing. He is deeply concerned about his son and comforts his wife Madam Wei when she panics.