Also known as Master Fan, courtesy name Mingdao. A gifted speaker, keen observer of human nature, and brilliant strategist from a scholarly lineage tracing back to the ancient school of diplomacy and persuasion. Joined Li Shan five years ago as counselor despite being nobly born, which was unusual given Li Shan's distrust of aristocratic clans. Two years ago planted as an informant in Luoyang under guise of noble lineage. Currently favored by Minister Wang in court.
