The elderly magistrate of Jiaoxian County, in his fifties or sixties, round and plump, who suffers from a condition called Yangkang (likely hypertension). He had a dizzy spell and nearly fell, with two similar episodes in recent days. He is visited by Sun Sichen, who diagnoses his condition and prescribes medicine. His son Mr. Huang hopes for a promotion and is anxious about his father's health, as mourning would ruin his chances.
