越女剑

Sword of the Yue Maiden

金庸 (Jin Yong)·1970·6 characters

A short historical story set during the Spring and Autumn period, blending the legend of the Yue Maiden swordsman with the conflict between the states of Yue and Wu.

Protagonists

阿青Ā Qīng

A young shepherdess who learns peerless swordsmanship from a white ape

Antagonists

夫差Fūchāi

King of Wu, the enemy of Goujian

Supporting Characters

范蠡Fàn Lǐ

The brilliant advisor to the King of Yue who discovers A Qing's talent

西施Xī Shī

One of the Four Beauties of ancient China, beloved of Fan Li

勾践Gōujiàn

King of Yue who seeks revenge against the state of Wu

白猿Bái Yuán

The white ape who teaches A Qing her extraordinary sword technique

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