Also referred to as the Old Mistress or Marquise Dowager, she is Chu Mochen's mother and the matriarch of the estate. She is authoritative and strategic, taking Chu Ruoyu to raise in her courtyard believing the second branch lacks a daughter and the girl could become an asset. She forbade Sun Xinrou from visiting her daughter after the transfer. She is fond of Chu Ruoyu and uses her authority to manage the household matters.
