Female, the wife of Commander Hao (the division commander). She wears a gray cadre uniform and exudes an air of authority from long-held leadership. She watched Tian Meilin grow up and tried to mediate the conflict between Tian Meilin and Su Nanyue. She apologized to Su Nanyue on behalf of Tian Meilin and warned Su Nanyue about using sensitive political terms like landlord tyrant. She invited Su Nanyue and the children to her home for a meal. Jiang Yan has often eaten at her home over the years.