A close friend of Luo Jin, she is a supporting character. She has been a source of warmth and light in Luo Jin's oppressive life at the Gu family. Ye Ziyu is stubborn, indifferent to social climbing, and loyal to Luo Jin. She helped cover for Luo Jin by telling the Gu family that Luo Jin was staying at her house, and she maintains a protective friendship with Luo Jin. She is depicted as a trustworthy confidante who offers emotional support without judgment.