The elder master and Marquis of Jingnan Marquis Manor. He is Xie Yanzhi's father. He arranged the marriage between Xie Yanzhi and the Minister's daughter for political advantage. He gave Madam Yang poisoned peach blossom wine. He is feared by his son and appears defeated when threatened. He has a daughter named Xie Zhu and a second son Xie Zhao from another branch.
