Third Uncle of the Pei family, a strict but fair disciplinarian who is preparing for county exams to become a xiucai. He has a bet with the clan leader and needs to focus on his studies. He is well-read but admits his ignorance compared to Song Shiyu's vast knowledge. He allows Pei Jin'an to practice martial arts and arranges for a teacher. He is cautious about Song Shiyu's sudden personality change but concludes she is not possessed since she remembers past events about the Song household.
