Old Madam is the grandmother of Shen Fuhan, a former peasant woman with superstitious beliefs. She is strict and insists on male heirs, pressuring Wen Jiayue to not breastfeed the baby girl and demanding concubines for her grandson. She often scolds Wen Jiayue and clashes with her after the birth. Despite her authority, she defers to Shen Fuhan when he corrects her. She is manipulative but afraid of her grandson's anger.