Male, also referred to as Pei Qinhai. He is a seemingly frail scholar with some skill but not extraordinary appearance. He is actually very capable with many methods and has extended his influence into the stronghold. He arranged the undercover mission to dismantle the bandit stronghold. He wants most of the stronghold's wealth. He has personal retainers numbering in the hundreds. When he traveled to Chengyun County for the civil examination, he fought dozens of Yuxi soldiers and slew enemies with remarkable skill, leading close to two hundred men. He is Song Shiyu's fiancé but their paths seem destined to diverge. He is described as a scheming scholar with ulterior motives.
