Father of Meng Tingyue and Meng Qingjiao. He is ambitious and openly favors Meng Qingjiao, planning to ignore the imperial decree and swap the betrothal to make Meng Qingjiao Crown Princess. He disregards Meng Tingyue’s well-being and health, claiming it is for her own good. Appearing authoritative, he is easily swayed by his wife and obsessed with family promotion.