Also known as Earl Huaiyi, he is the head of the Ye household and father of Ye Sangzhi and Ye Lingzhou. Once tall and handsome, now middle-aged and slightly plump. He has favored Concubine Wei over the years and neglected Ye Sangzhi after her mother's death. He is easily manipulated by Concubine Wei's tears and pretenses. He became angry when his father (the old Grandfather) fell ill due to disputes over how to handle Ye Sangzhi.
