The Marquis of Yongyi and father of Qin Junyi. An experienced veteran of court politics and military campaigns. He was demoted to deputy general under Xie Yi's command for the border expedition. He received the imperial edict at the Earl of Yongqin's residence and immediately departed for the border. He has a favored concubine, Madam Zhou, whom his wife Madam Jiang resents.
