Lin Jiayi's grandmother, who always disliked her mother. After the mother's death, she pressured Lin Dong into marrying Yang Xueqin under the excuse of needing someone to care for little Jiayi. She never liked Lin Jiayi and in her cruelty sent her off to the harsh Northeast in the original story. She is the main support behind Yao Qingqing, doting on her greatly. She was away and not expected to return for another three days from the time of the confrontation.
