Chen Jiao's mother-in-law, a haggard woman in her forties with gray hair. She lost her husband early and raised her son Lu Zhengxu alone with great difficulty. Her son became an officer in the army but left home the day after his wedding and has not returned for four years. She is deeply fearful of Chen Jiao due to years of abuse but shows courage in protecting her grandchildren. She has been a submissive daughter-in-law for over four years, never stepping into the kitchen, and is terrified that Chen Jiao will sell her grandchildren.