Former courtesan turned concubine, struggles for family acceptance and personal dignity.
The Third Mistress and former opera singer. Initially aloof, she maintains her position through a secret affair with Doctor Gao. After her indiscretion is exposed by Songlian, she is confined and becomes a haunting presence in the household.
Mali's future mother-in-law who plays mahjong with friends. She openly belittles Mali and shows clear displeasure when he consistently wins against her during their game.
A person who assesses Lang Lang's hands and tells the family that they are unsuitable for piano. This judgment shakes the family's confidence in his prospects and is followed by Lang Guoren renewing the pressure on his son.
He Saifei has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Lord of Shanghai with 1 titles. Signature works include Raise the Red Lantern, Hilarious Family 2, The Grand Mansion Gate. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
