The protagonist, a young female doctor not yet fifteen years old. She comes from a humble background; her father Xu Erpeng is a cloth merchant. Miaozhen is skilled in medicine, having prepared various medicines in advance from the Complete Collection of Effective Prescriptions for Women, which unexpectedly proved useful when she treated Concubine Fang's poisoning. She is cautious and principled, refusing to be entangled in shady household affairs. She declined rewards from the Old Master, feeling fortunate to avoid such troubles. Her name was inscribed on a stone tablet by the Provincial Governor for her medical deeds, particularly for treating Old Madam Cheng's illness. She received an arranged marriage proposal from the Xiao Family, a wealthy family running a tea business and medicinal herb shop. She is described as having above-average looks, superb medical skills, modest wealth, and loving parents. She is resolute and sharp-witted in personality.
