Male protagonist, heir to the Marquis of Ningguo, twenty-one years old. He passed the imperial examination as a top scholar and is a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue. He is described as intelligent, studious, gentle, and courteous. He is Madam Sun's favorite son. He has a distant relationship with his wife Lu Minghua, though he maintains outward appearances. He shows concern for Lu Mingxi (Mingxi) and has grown cold toward Lu Minghua over time. He sleeps separately from his wife.
