The third young master of the Xie family, a skilled hunter with a bronze complexion and a taciturn but thoughtful nature. He agreed to marry Qiao Wantang out of responsibility after she was drugged and they were together, but he secretly cares for her. He offers ten taels of silver as betrothal, uses his savings to support the family, and treats her gently by preparing hot water, making a tub, and cooking eggs for her. He stands up to his father and aunt when they try to take her betrothal money or criticize her, showing his protective side. He sleeps separately on the kang out of respect and agrees to her three rules for a marriage of convenience.
