Goose Fairy is asked by Miss Deer to give a final judgment on whether kindness should be repaid or betrayed. She says kindness should be repaid after Miss Deer explains that the wolf she saved is now threatening to eat her. The story ends before the dispute is resolved.
Shen Ping Hong identifies her mother as Madam Fa and says that she was killed alongside Shen Dun ten years before the main events. Her death is central to Shen Ping Hong’s accusation against the Kao family and her quest for revenge. The summary does not describe Madam Fa’s actions beyond her death.
A former palace maid who had a secret relationship with the Emperor and is the mother of Xian Qin and Qin Ruo. After the court learned of the relationship, her family was attacked; the children survived and grew up in hiding, making her past the key to the succession revelation.
The villagers face new Japanese rules requiring them to sell their ginseng to a Japanese corporation instead of their usual customers. When they protest, Japanese enforcers threaten and assault them. Some villagers urge resistance, while others fear the consequences; a group eventually retreats to the mountains to gather ginseng and train.
Hsu Yu has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Signature works include The Price of Love, The Fantasy of Deer Warrior, Sons and Daughters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
