Lu Xiao Ning's mother, also referred to as Mother Lu or Lu Ma. She is a kind, warm woman who kneads dough and cooks for her daughter. She is traditional and initially does not agree to the marriage proposal because she fears the dangers of the royal family. She has only one daughter and loves her deeply. She works hard heating water for Lu Xiao Ning's bath. She is worried about her daughter marrying into the royal family but ultimately has no power to resist the imperial decree.
