Zhen Huan's father, Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. He is a man who deeply cares for his children and plans far ahead for their futures. He advises Zhen Huan to bide her time, hide her talents, and keep a low profile in the palace, wishing only for her to live peacefully and safely into old age rather than seeking power. He also shares his guilt and worries about Huanbi, Zhen Huan's half-sister whose mother was the daughter of a criminal.
