Qu Feiyan (simplified: 曲非烟, traditional: 曲非煙, pinyin: Qǔ Fēiyān, jyutping: kuk1 fei1 jin1), also known as Feifei (非非), was the young granddaughter of Qu Yang, an elder of the Sun Moon Order. She was known for her clever and mischievous personality, and she was tragically killed by Fei Bin of the Songshan School during Liu Zhengfeng’s golden basin hand-washing ceremony.
Biography
Early life
Qu Feiyan was the granddaughter of Qu Yang, who raised her after her parents’ death. She was described as being around thirteen or fourteen years old, with a clever and mischievous personality that made her stand out among the characters.
She was close to her grandfather and often accompanied him on his travels, including his visits to see Liu Zhengfeng, with whom Qu Yang had a deep friendship.
Liu Zhengfeng’s golden basin hand-washing ceremony
Qu Feiyan accompanied Qu Yang to Liu Zhengfeng’s golden basin hand-washing ceremony, where she witnessed the tragic events that unfolded. When the Songshan School attacked Liu Zhengfeng and his family, Qu Feiyan was present and saw her grandfather and Liu Zhengfeng being seriously injured.
After Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng were mortally wounded, Qu Feiyan remained with them, refusing to leave despite their pleas. She drew two short swords and attempted to protect them, demonstrating her courage and loyalty.
Death
When Fei Bin of the Songshan School arrived and found Qu Yang, Liu Zhengfeng, and Qu Feiyan together, he decided to kill all three to eliminate witnesses. Qu Feiyan refused to leave her grandfather and Liu Zhengfeng, saying: “I will die together with Grandfather and Uncle Liu, I will not live alone.”
Fei Bin captured Qu Feiyan and threatened to torture her, saying he would first blind her left eye, then cut off her nose, then cut off her ears. However, before he could carry out his threats, Linghu Chong and Yilin intervened.
Despite Linghu Chong’s intervention, Qu Feiyan was ultimately killed by Fei Bin. Her death was a tragic loss, as she was just a young girl who had done nothing wrong but was caught in the conflict between the jianghu’s factions.
Personality & traits
Qu Feiyan was portrayed as a clever and mischievous young girl with a strong sense of loyalty and courage. She was described as being intelligent and quick-witted, able to understand complex situations despite her young age.
She was deeply loyal to her grandfather and was willing to risk her life to protect him. Her refusal to leave Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng demonstrated her courage and her understanding of the importance of loyalty and family bonds.
Martial arts abilities
Qu Feiyan was still learning martial arts at the time of her death, but she was able to use two short swords in combat. Her skills were not yet fully developed, but she demonstrated courage and determination in attempting to protect her grandfather and Liu Zhengfeng.
Relationships
Qu Feiyan’s relationship with her grandfather Qu Yang was one of deep love and loyalty. She was raised by him after her parents’ death, and she was willing to die rather than abandon him.
Her relationship with Liu Zhengfeng was one of respect and affection. She called him “Uncle Liu” and was willing to protect him along with her grandfather.
Behind the scenes
Qu Feiyan represents the innocent victims of the jianghu’s conflicts. Her tragic death demonstrates the cost of the martial arts world’s power struggles, where even children are not safe from violence and revenge.
Literary significance
Qu Feiyan’s character serves to highlight the tragedy of the jianghu’s conflicts and the innocent lives lost in the pursuit of power. Her death at the hands of Fei Bin demonstrates the brutality of the Songshan School and the cost of their schemes.
Her character also serves to contrast the jianghu’s violence with the innocence of youth, making her death all the more tragic and impactful.
Portrayals
Qu Feiyan has been portrayed in various adaptations of Laughing in the Wind:
Laughing in the Wind
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Qu Yang – Qu Feiyan’s grandfather
- Liu Zhengfeng – Qu Feiyan’s friend
- Fei Bin – Qu Feiyan’s killer
- Sun Moon Order – Qu Feiyan’s faction (through family)
External links
- Qu Feiyan (Chinese) on Chinese Wikipedia