Xiao Qiuyue

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Qiuyue (萧秋月)
Alias(es)	Princess Mingyue; Western Shu Princess
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Imperial Guard; Eastern Pacification Office; Western Shu restoration faction
Occupation/Role	Imperial Guard Battalion Commander; Probationary Commander of a Hundred; Princess and later emperor of Western Shu
Status	Alive
First Appearance	7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Realm, Ninth Layer	117	Her cultivation is identified as Ninth Level Innate Realm; the cold qi from Ouyang Liangliang's technique affects her.
Second Rank Grandmaster	123	Breaks through after consuming the Thousand-Year Sacred Maiden Fruit given by Huang Shaojie.
Second Rank Grandmaster; enhanced combat ability	158 279	Achieves minor success in the Wind God Leg; her Catching Wind and Shadows lightness skill surpasses ordinary Fifth Rank Grandmasters. With the body-tempering pill, she is considered capable of fighting a Sixth Rank Grandmaster.

Background

Xiao Qiuyue lost her parents as a child and grew up as an orphan. She was later taken in by Prince Ning, whom she regarded as her adoptive father. Her longing for familial belonging remains significant, particularly in her growing closeness with the Huang family. 56 130

While serving as a Battalion Commander in the Suzhou Imperial Guard, she recognized Huang Shaojie's potential early. She recorded his merits after he captured a Japanese spy and the Flower Thief, then recommended him for promotion through the Imperial Guard ranks. 7 13 16

Qiuyue was transferred to the Eastern Pacification Office, where she continued working alongside Huang Shaojie. 99 102 After consuming the Thousand-Year Sacred Maiden Fruit, she reached the Second Rank Grandmaster realm; Huang Shaojie subsequently taught her the Wind God Leg. 123

Her origins were later exposed by Black Tortoise and Xuan Wuji. A birthmark confirmed that she was Princess Mingyue, the surviving princess of the fallen Western Shu kingdom. She learned that Prince Ning had been involved in Western Shu's destruction, turning her adoptive family history into a source of profound conflict. 202 203 334

After leaving the capital under the appearance of her death, Qiuyue was urged by Western Shu loyalists to restore the kingdom. She chose caution over an immediate uprising, recognizing Western Shu's severe military disadvantage against Great Chu. 211 212 She eventually became Western Shu's emperor, remaining in its capital to confront Prince Ning's advancing army rather than flee. 430

Appearance

Qiuyue is repeatedly described as exceptionally beautiful, with her appearance further enhanced after consuming the Thousand-Year Sacred Maiden Fruit. 56 154

• Often wears a purple Imperial Guard uniform or purple tight-fitting attire. 13 87
• Has long legs and a graceful, striking bearing. 13
• Approximately seven feet two in height. 278
• Possesses a birthmark used to verify her identity as the Western Shu princess. 203

Personality

Qiuyue initially appears cold and ruthless, but is considerate toward subordinates and willing to reward merit. She personally supports Huang Shaojie's advancement rather than taking credit for his accomplishments. 7 13 15

She is fearless and severe toward enemies, as demonstrated when she forced two Iron Fork Society deacons to cripple their own martial arts after they harassed her and Huang Shaojie. 94 At the same time, she can be vulnerable about her comparative strength, family circumstances, and future with Huang Shaojie. 87 180

As Western Shu's princess, Qiuyue becomes cautious and strategically minded. Rather than sacrifice her followers in a hopeless rebellion, she resolves to build strength before challenging Great Chu. 212 Her decision to remain in Western Shu's capital against Prince Ning's army also reflects her resolve and sense of responsibility toward her people. 430

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

A highly skilled swordswoman and Imperial Guard martial artist, Qiuyue was already considered among the strongest Battalion Commanders of her generation before her breakthrough. 46 87

• Exchanged dozens of sword strikes with Eastern Ocean spy Leng Ningxiang. 47
• Defeated two Iron Fork Society deacons with ease and intimidated them into crippling their own martial arts. 94
• Her fighting ability after learning the Wind God Leg is assessed as comparable to a Sixth Rank Grandmaster despite her Second Rank Grandmaster cultivation. 279

Wind God Leg

Huang Shaojie teaches Qiuyue the Wind God Leg after her advancement to the Second Rank Grandmaster realm. 123

• Its internal cultivation method accelerates cultivation progress. 123
• Catching Wind and Shadows greatly improves her lightness skill. 123
• Learns the fifth stance with notable aptitude. 187
• Reaches minor accomplishment by the time she accompanies Huang Shaojie on surveillance work. 158 279

Lightness Skill

Qiuyue possesses exceptional movement ability, allowing her to outpace her guards while pursuing Black Tortoise through the city and mountains. 202

• Her Catching Wind and Shadows lightness skill exceeds that of ordinary Fifth Rank Grandmasters. 158
• Uses her speed and agility in pursuits and covert Imperial Guard assignments. 46 158 202

Body Tempering

Qiuyue consumes a Mysterious Rank Body Tempering Elixir provided by Huang Shaojie and successfully refines it. 187

• Her physique, muscles, and bones are substantially strengthened. 187 279
• Withstands Huang Shaojie's progressively stronger test strikes without serious injury. 188
• The enhancement significantly improves her resilience in combat. 279

Deception and Investigation

Qiuyue is capable of covert work and improvisation during investigations.

• At Peach Blossom Villa, she seals Qin Shou's acupoints and stages a false assault to help expose criminal activity. 116
• Assists Huang Shaojie in investigations targeting Japanese spy networks. 180 181
• Maintains vigilance over Huang Shaojie's undercover missions and safety. 166 168

Relationships

• Huang Shaojie — Former subordinate, trusted partner, lover, and intended wife. Qiuyue supported his early Imperial Guard promotions; they later trained, investigated spies, and lived together. Their relationship is strained by her Western Shu identity but ultimately resumes when she returns to Huang Manor. 7 123 181 341 456
• Prince Ning — Adoptive father and a central figure in her life. Qiuyue later learns of his role in Western Shu's fall, leading to a confrontation driven by both filial attachment and vengeance. 130 203 430
• Xiang You — Prince Ning's son, who develops unrequited feelings for Qiuyue. She gently rejects him and chooses Huang Shaojie. 129 156 157
• Xuan Wuji — Former Western Shu palace superintendent and later Witch God Sect Cult Master who confirms her royal identity and supports the restoration cause. 203 339 341
• Black Tortoise / Xuanwu — Western Shu loyalist who first leads Qiuyue to the truth of her identity and remains loyal to her during the fall of Western Shu's capital. 202 203 430
• Huang Baiwan and Madam Huang — Huang Shaojie's parents, who warmly receive Qiuyue during the New Year and treat her as family. 56 63
• Xiang Qingyang — Huang Shaojie's legitimate wife. Their reunion with Huang Shaojie is initially tense due to Xiang Qingyang's jealousy, though Qiuyue acknowledges her position. 456

Story Role / Major Arcs

Imperial Guard Service

Qiuyue serves as a Suzhou Imperial Guard Battalion Commander and acts as Huang Shaojie's early superior. She credits and recommends him for his achievements, helping set his official career in motion. 7 13 16

During the raid on Fountain Pavilion, she leads Imperial Guard personnel with Huang Shaojie and duels Leng Ningxiang. Although poisoned by Leng Ningxiang's black mist, she is saved by Huang Shaojie; the spy escapes. 46 47

Partnership with Huang Shaojie

Qiuyue spends New Year's Eve at Huang Manor, shares her orphaned past with Huang Shaojie, and becomes increasingly attached to his family. 56 63 Their professional partnership develops into an intimate relationship as they travel, investigate corruption, and combat Japanese spies. 94 108 116 180 181

Following her breakthrough, Huang Shaojie trains her in the Wind God Leg and strengthens her body with an elixir. 123 187 188

Discovery of Western Shu Heritage

Black Tortoise ambushes Qiuyue and draws her to a valley, where Western Shu loyalists reveal that she is Princess Mingyue. Xuan Wuji confirms the claim through her birthmark, while Qiuyue learns Prince Ning's connection to Western Shu's destruction. 202 203

She leaves the capital under a false report of death and begins considering the responsibility of restoring Western Shu. Though urged to take the throne, she judges an immediate conflict with Great Chu to be untenable. 211 212

Western Shu Ruler

Qiuyue reunites with Huang Shaojie in Dazhou, but remains divided between her love for him and the burden of Western Shu's blood feud. 341 As emperor of Western Shu, she refuses to abandon the capital when Prince Ning's army approaches. She confronts him directly and stabs him through the heart. 430

Afterward, she chooses to leave palace life and seek seclusion, though she still has feelings for Huang Shaojie. 451 Huang Shaojie later persuades her to return with him to Huang Manor. 456 457

Trivia

• Huang Shaojie's family initially assumes “Battalion Commander Xiao” is a man before meeting Qiuyue. 56
• She describes the Wind God Leg as “cool” and says she likes it very much. 123
• Huang Shaojie later asks the Seven Peaks Sects to search for Qiuyue without using her name, describing her as a twenty-two-year-old Second Rank Grandmaster with peerless leg techniques. 278