Zhu Queqi's mother, who favored sons over daughters. She was once beautiful in her youth but grew increasingly sharp-tongued and mean-spirited with age. She made it clear that all family money was being saved for her younger son's future marriage and Zhu Queqi should not expect a single cent. She scolded Zhu Queqi upon her return for eating the leftover steamed buns without preparing food for the family.
