Male lead, Su Jinxiu's foster brother. Born into a humble family, he was recommended by his benefactor Zhang Mingxu to enter the Censorate but became a notorious treacherous official through flattery, framing his benefactor for treason, and silencing critics like censor Yi Bojian. In his youthful form he appears exquisitely handsome with dark bangs and bright eyes. He is deeply attached to Su Jinxiu (calling her A-Jie) and killed Woman He in revenge for bullying her, though he claims he acted cleanly without leaving loose ends.
