Qiao Yitong's older brother who attempted to marry into the Murong family through an exchange marriage arrangement but was rejected by Murong Ya. He is pragmatic and self-aware, knowing he cannot compete within the Qiao family and fearing he would be crushed by the main branch. He wanted a capable wife or someone he could coast with, and supported the idea of Qiao Yitong marrying Murong Yuchen instead.