Zhang Mingyue is the wife of Lin Pingshan and sister‑in‑law of Lin Pingchuan. She was present at the birth of her nephew and was so frightened by the baby’s cloudy eye that she dropped the child, screaming in terror. Later she recovers her composure and helps with household tasks. As a mother herself (to Xiao Jie), she understands the importance of the family’s situation. She participates in the preparations for the night vigil and supports her in‑laws.