Qin Juan

Qin Juan

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Qin Juan (simplified: 秦绢, traditional: 秦絹, pinyin: Qín Juàn, jyutping: ceon4 gyun1) was a secular disciple of Dingjing of the North Hengshan School. She was known for her close friendship with Zheng E and her loyalty to the school.

Biography

Qin Juan was a secular disciple of the North Hengshan School, meaning she was not a nun but still received training from the school. She was a disciple of Dingjing and was part of the younger generation of Hengshan disciples.

Service to Linghu Chong

Qin Juan, along with Zheng E and other Hengshan disciples, served Linghu Chong when he became the leader of the North Hengshan School. During the events at the Fengchan Platform, where Lin Pingzhi fought Yu Canghai, Qin Juan assisted the injured Linghu Chong by bringing him tea and water, and helped roll up the carriage curtain so he could observe the battle.

She worked alongside Yihe, Yiqing, and Zheng E to protect and care for Linghu Chong, ensuring his safety during these critical moments.

Personality & traits

Qin Juan was portrayed as a loyal and dutiful disciple. She was close friends with Zheng E, and the two were often seen together. Her willingness to serve Linghu Chong and assist him during his recovery demonstrated her dedication to the school and its leaders.

Martial arts abilities

Qin Juan was trained in the Hengshan Swordplay, the signature martial art of her school. As a secular disciple, she was a capable fighter within the ranks of the Hengshan disciples, though her individual prowess was not extensively detailed.

Relationships

  • Dingjing: Her master.
  • Zheng E: Her close friend and fellow secular disciple.
  • Linghu Chong: Her leader, whom she served and protected.
  • Yihe and Yiqing: Her senior sisters in the school.

Behind the scenes

Qin Juan’s character helps to flesh out the community of the North Hengshan School, showing that the school included both nuns and secular disciples. Her friendship with Zheng E adds warmth to the portrayal of the school’s internal relationships, and her service to Linghu Chong demonstrates the loyalty that the Hengshan disciples felt toward their leader.

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