Duke Pei Maokun, father of Pei Jingzhou and father-in-law of Jiang Zhaoyue. He is enthusiastic and warm toward Jiang Zhaoyue, trying hard to improve her image among the family. He steadfastly fulfilled the wishes of the late Duke and late Marquis Chengnian who arranged the marriage. He is overjoyed when Jiang Zhaoyue promises to change and advises Pei Jingzhou to take care of her. He tries to smooth over tensions with Madam Wang and preserve everyone's dignity.