The legitimate wife (principal wife) of the Yao family and Yao Jinning's stepmother. She had been harsh toward Shen Xinyan since the latter became a widow, viewing her as a thorn. She came from a humble background and would spew endless complaints once angered. She ordered Shen Xinyan to kneel and threatened family discipline when Shen Xinyan refused to submit. She was revealed to have hinted at the aphrodisiac plot through old maidservants.
