Gu Cheng'an's mother, a refined middle-aged woman past forty with fair skin and short hair. She exudes poise and aloofness. She cannot conceive again due to childbirth complications and has only Gu Cheng'an as her son. She feels a mix of pity for Su Yin and worry about the arranged marriage. She buys clothes for Su Yin and gradually feels like she is dressing up a daughter.