Father of Nian Shilan, serving as the Governor of Huguang. He is protective of his daughter and initially surprised by the imperial decree bestowing her as a secondary consort to the Fourth Prince. He recalls his daughter’s earlier words about not wanting to be a concubine, but after she reassures him, he focuses on her wedding preparations. He is concerned about her health when she suffers from migraines and consults with Doctor Yao. During Nian Shilan’s visit home, he and his son Nian Xiyao greet Prince Yong courteously.
