The Crown Prince and Qiao Shilian's betrothed. He had been childhood friends with Qiao Shilian and treated her with restrained affection since their betrothal was decreed. However, he was secretly having an affair with Fang Yaoyao. When Prime Minister Qiao came to inquire about the incident, Qin Shuo denied ever being at the Princess's residence or going to the bamboo pavilion, effectively condemning Qiao Shilian. He threatened Fang Yaoyao not to drive a wedge between him and Shilian again.
