A distant relative of the Ying family who came to the capital for the special imperial examination. He is arrogant and spoiled, having fallen for his third cousin Ying Xueshuang. He attempted to win her favor but was humiliated. He holds a grudge against Jiang Jiaran, believing she tricked Ying Li into stealing from Ying Xueshuang. He came to confront Jiang Jiaran but was too afraid to provoke Ying Zhaolou's courtyard.
