The Prince of Nan'an's heir, also referred to as the Prince of Nan'an's son or young lord, is a nobleman described as frivolous and recklessly persistent in his pursuit of Qu Yi. He is considered one of the most despised figures in the capital, ranked only below Prince Zhen in terms of being a vermin. His unwanted advances and harassment of Qu Yi are the primary catalyst for the embroidered ball toss plot. The Prince of Nan'an himself is noted as a formidable political opponent, though not as esteemed as Prince Zhen, creating significant danger for the Qu family if they offend his household. Qu Qing vows to make him pay if he truly wronged her sister.
