Shen Qingtang

Biodata

Background / History

Shen Qingtang is a martial escort originating from the Anding Escort Agency during the Dayong Dynasty (Taiping year twenty-seven), an era dating back at least a thousand years with no recorded history in the modern era 16 17. While in the middle of an escort mission, she encountered a thick fog, chaotic sounds, and pitch-black surroundings, resulting in her time-traveling into the modern era 16 40.

Arriving with no money, documentation, or knowledge of modern society, she broke into Shen Qing's apartment to steal food and survived on raw steamed buns while hiding out in fear for days 15 16 17. When a Swallow Demon invaded the apartment, she prepared to fight for her life before Shen Qing intervened and killed the demon 16. Shen Qing took her in, provided her with shelter, food, modern clothing, and safety, helping her navigate the modern world while keeping her existence hidden as an unregistered person 16 17 18 19 24.

Appearance

Shen Qingtang is an attractive young woman with an initial appearance defined by traditional ancient attire, a waist saber, and a straw rope holding back her long black hair 16 39. After integrating into modern life under Shen Qing's guidance, she adopts modern casual wear—such as a green shirt and shorts—and transitions to using hair clips gifted by Shen Qing, which soften her overall demeanor 19 39 40.

• Wears traditional ancient garments initially, later shifting to modern shirts and trousers provided by Shen Qing 16 19
• Keeps her hair tied with a hemp rope, later transitioning to a half-up style using hair clips 39 40
• Armed constantly with a sharp waist saber during her early days in the modern world 16

Personality

Initially cautious, defensive, and easily startled by modern technology, Shen Qingtang possesses a sharp and vigilant nature honed by her background as a martial escort 16 18. She maintains strong personal pride, reacting strongly against being labeled an orphan and insisting on working or earning her keep to avoid being a burden 26 49. Beneath her stern and cautious exterior, she is observant, eager to learn, and deeply grateful to Shen Qing, showing genuine care by keeping meals warm for him and taking on household chores 30 40.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts & Swordsmanship

• Possesses refined swordsmanship and physical combat techniques taught through her upbringing as a martial escort 27.
• Exhibits high-level reflexes and blade mastery, allowing her to protect herself against supernatural threats even without modern firearms or innate abilities 27.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Waist Saber — A sharp traditional blade she carries for self-defense and draws instinctively when startled 16 19.
• Hair Clips — Simple black hair clips given to her by Shen Qing to replace her straw rope 40.

Relationships

• Shen Qing — Savior, guardian, and roommate; initially met with suspicion, their relationship evolves into deep mutual trust and domestic companionship 16 18 30.
• Jiang Cheng — Shen Qing's older brother, who humorously misunderstands her living arrangement with Shen Qing 37.
• Su Wan — Shen Qing's sister-in-law, who inadvertently teaches her the basics of cooking 49.