The eldest daughter of the Qu family and eldest granddaughter of Old Master Qu by direct lineage. At twenty-one, she is two years older than Xu Duanyi. She is remarkable for her talent and calligraphy, similar to the old master. At sixteen, she publicly declared her resolve never to marry, enduring gossip and family disapproval. She writes books, hosts intellectual gatherings, and studies astronomy. She is one of Xu Duanyi's few trusted friends and has a close relationship with Princess Jia Shun.
