The Qingping Marquis and Yun Ting's father. He sent his spoiled son away to experience hardship and learn a lesson. He is worried about Yun Ting but believes Xiao Yan will look after him. He played chess with Teng Wenfu and lost. He regrets not having disciplined Yun Ting earlier, blaming his own grief-stricken travels and his wife's doting on their son.