The father of Meng Ruan, Meng Fan, Meng Nan, and Meng Yu Tang, and the head of the Meng household. He had treated his nephews as his own since his younger brother died in battle. He was furious that twenty ministers jointly submitted a memorial against the mansion, accusing him of disrespecting superiors, defying imperial authority, and causing the Second Prince to catch a severe chill. His Majesty had publicly reprimanded him, and he slapped his children to enforce family discipline.
