Female character, Nan Qiao's mother. She is caring and doting, having spoiled her daughter somewhat. She prepared extensive supplies for Nan Qiao's trip including cotton-padded clothes, snow cream, bedding, food, and money. She got up early to boil eggs, steam buns, and cook red-braised pork. She was visibly melancholic about her daughter leaving and instructed her to call or send a telegram upon safe arrival.
