A clumsy but well-meaning scholar and painter who initially appears ineffectual. After a romantic encounter with Yang, he gains confidence and devises an ingenious ghost trap to outwit Eastern Depot agents. Though traumatized by the battle's carnage, he eventually cares for their child and becomes a target for Wei Zhongxian's forces.
They develop a romantic relationship that transforms Gu
Gu learns self-defense from Abbot Hui-yuan at the monastery
Xu threatens Gu and his child
Ouyang agrees to have his portrait painted by Gu
They develop a romantic relationship and have a child together
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