Mei Yin

Mei Yin (; died 1405), courtesy name Boyin (), was the son of Mei Sizu, Marquis of Runan's brother, and the son-in-law of the Hongwu Emperor, the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty of China.

Mei Yin was known for his sincerity, integrity, maturity, and cautiousness in handling affairs. He was also highly skilled in horsemanship, archery, and strategic planning. His extensive knowledge of Confucian classics and history earned him the title of "Master of Confucianism" among his peers. In 1378, the Hongwu Emperor arranged for his second daughter, Princess Ningguo, to marry Mei Yin. Out of all his sons-in-law, the Hongwu Emperor held Mei Yin in the highest regard and even entrusted him with assisting his grandson and designated heir, Zhu Yunwen. When the Jingnan campaign broke out, Mei Yin was ordered to defend Huai'an against the advancing forces of Zhu Di, Prince of Yan. In one instance, he cut off the ears and nose of an envoy sent by the Prince of Yan, which led to a deep enmity between them. In 1405, while Mei Yin was on his way to the imperial palace, he was pushed off a Nanjing bridge by two officers, Tan Shen and Zhao Xi. He drowned as a result of this incident. Afterwards, Zhao Xi falsely reported that Mei Yin had committed suicide. Provided by Wikipedia