Female protagonist, originally from Jiangnan. Delicate and refined, accustomed to fine white rice and clear fish soup from her homeland. Forced into an arranged marriage with Huo Ye after the Zhou family stole her household registration information. She is proud, dignified, and unyielding, openly demanding divorce in front of everyone. She is physically frail in the harsh border climate, suffering from the coarse food and extreme cold. Despite her vulnerability, she maintains her composure and dignity. She is described as having a tranquil, waterlike presence that seems to still time itself.