Magistrate of Eqiao County, ambitious official who rose to his position through the support of his father-in-law Lü Ding. He is married to Madame Lü but favors Concubine Yao. He has multiple daughters and is calculating about using them for political advancement. He was once a provincial graduate and is now a registrar-level official. He is described as tall with handsome features, though now older with wrinkles.
