Yao Xin

Yao Xin was a figure of Eastern Wu mentioned in relevant accounts in the Records of the Three Kingdoms; he does not appear in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Deeds

After Sun Hao posthumously honored his father, Sun He, as Emperor Wen and reburied him at Ming Mausoleum, Yao Xin, serving as Grand Herald, joined Meng Ren, the acting prime minister, and others in leading officials and troops eastward to welcome the spirit in a ceremonial carriage procession. (According to the historical record)^[1]
When Lu Kai was gravely ill, he recommended Yao Xin and others to Sun Hao as worthy ministers who could uphold the state, describing them as honest and loyal, diligent, or capable. Lu Kai died soon afterward. (According to the historical record)^[2]

Relationships

• Nephew of Lu Xun; he was exiled along with Gu Tan and Gu Cheng for their close association with the crown prince.^[3]
• Grand Herald of Eastern Wu.^[1]
• Among those Lu Kai recommended in his final days.^[2]