The Grand General is Jiang Ruohua's father, the second son of the Duke who has no male heir. He is described as devoted to guarding the Border Pass, quelling rebellions and protecting the common people. He dedicated his life to military affairs after his wife died of illness and refused to remarry. He personally taught martial arts to Jiang Ruohua. In the dream, Prince Ying and the Third Madam collude to frame him for colluding with the enemy. He is away in the capital at the end of the year. Jiang Ruohua relies on his military power as leverage for the marriage dissolution. He is an absent but major figure affecting the family’s fate.
