魏忠贤
When, on June 7, 1622, Censor Zhou Zhongjian impeached Emperor Tianqi's chief eunuch aide Wei Zhongxian for being ignorant, power-hungry and illiterate, Ye comforted Wei that he was wise despite his illiteracy and should not be ashamed. Ye's expression of sympathy helped him maintain a working relationship with Wei for the remainder of Ye's time as Grand Secretary.