Male supporting character. Also referred to as Jia Zhu. The elder brother of Pei Xiyue, known as A Xiong or Eldest Brother. He is a gentleman of jade-like virtue, aloof and indifferent by nature. He rose to the third rank at a young age and is a close confidant of the emperor. He is described as having a cold expression and deep gaze. He unexpectedly returned from official business and disciplined Pei Xiyue according to family law, ordering ten lashes for consorting with courtesans. He mistakenly thought Sang Zhi was the Flower Queen and gave her a banknote.
