Female supporting character. Tao Sheng's aunt whose husband died early. She has been traveling with her cousin Ji Bai to study in recent years. She always wanted a daughter and has placed her hopes and love for a daughter on Tao Sheng since she moved in, raising her as if she were her own. She is preparing to return to Beijing to settle down because Ji Bai will take the imperial examination next year. She is particular about food and brought Tao Sheng snacks including hawthorn candy cakes, peanut butter, and pine nut candy.