Murong Zhao is Su Wantang's cousin, whose name appeared on the mounting paper burned by Xie Yan in the Buddha shrine. Su Wantang recognized this name with deep emotion, having silently recited it thousands of times in her heart. The presence of her cousin's name among Xie Yan's closest kin suggests a significant connection between Su Wantang's family lineage and Xie Yan's personal history.