Characters from Gu Long’s standalone novels, organised by work.
Xiao Shiyi Lang (萧十一郎)
Xiao Shiyi Lang (萧十一郎)
The protagonist. A notorious thief whose reputation belies his essential goodness. He falls in love with the heiress Shen Bijun, but their relationship is complicated by the jianghu’s prejudices.
- Xiao Shiyi Lang — Full character biography
Feng Siniang (风四娘)
Known as the “Fourth Mother,” a fierce and independent warrior woman. One of Gu Long’s most memorable female characters — bold, witty, and utterly unapologetic about her desires.
- Feng Siniang — Full character biography
Shen Bijun (沈璧君)
The heiress caught between Xiao Shiyi Lang and her arranged marriage. Beautiful, dutiful, and torn between societal expectations and her own heart.
- Shen Bijun — Full character biography
Other standalone novels
Character pages for Gu Long’s other standalone novels will be added as they are created.
See also
- Gu Long — Author biography
- Gu Long characters — Complete character index
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