Also known as Lord Xie. Imperial tutor to the emperor. Passed imperial examination at sixteen, became Crown Prince's teacher at twenty, helped the new emperor ascend at twenty-four. In charge of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion by imperial decree, the central office of imperial secret guards. Young but highly respected. Wears plain white robes and a translucent white jade pendant. Cold and indifferent in demeanor. Rescued Di Lanyue from the lake during the banquet.
