Hong Shouting's wife and a close family friend to Cheng. Captured by the Japanese, subjected to torture and humiliation, and dies in captivity, serving as a catalyst for Cheng's rescue mission.
Their marriage makes their joint captivity central to Cheng's rescue mission.
The plot identifies Ling as Hong's wife, and both are later captured and tortured by the Japanese.
Ling is part of Cheng's trusted personal circle.
Cheng maintains close ties with Hong and Hong's wife, Ling Husheng.
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