Xiao En is a character in the historical wuxia drama “Joy of Life,” portrayed by actor Yu Rongguang.

Xiao En was once the chief of the Northern Wei’s secret agents and the commander of the Jinyi Tiqi (imperial guards). Because he knew the secrets of the “Temple,” he was hunted by various forces. Later, he was captured by Chen Pingping and imprisoned in Southern Qing for 20 years. Afterward, Qing exchanged Xiao En and Si Lili for Yan Bingyun. On the way back to Northern Qi, Xiao En’s adopted son, Shang Shanhu, sent people to rescue him, but Xiao En was caught by Fan Xian when he tried to escape. Ultimately, Xiao En revealed the secrets of the “Temple” to Fan Xian in a cave before passing away.

Character Image

Loyalty and Unyielding: Xiao En has deep loyalty to Northern Qi. Even after being captured and imprisoned by Southern Qing for many years, he still upholds the secrets of Northern Qi, defending his dignity and beliefs.

Mystery and Legend: Xiao En is one of the few people who know the secrets of the “Temple,” which makes his image full of mystery and his life legendary.

Tragic: Xiao En’s life is full of twists and turns, from a highly influential figure to a prisoner. The change in his fate reflects the struggle of various forces, and the secrets he possesses have sparked much controversy.

Personality Traits

Resilient and Unyielding: Xiao En comes from a special family and has a resilient and unyielding personality. Even after being imprisoned for 20 years under harsh conditions, he still maintains his dignity and beliefs.

Stubborn: Xiao En is stubborn, which makes him firm and sharp in his wits, but also makes him unable to control his own destiny.

Intelligent and Cunning: As the chief of Northern Qi’s secret agents, Xiao En is very intelligent and cunning. He is able to survive in complex political struggles, demonstrating his wisdom and strategy.

Cruel and Terrifying: Xiao En can be very cruel and doesn’t blink an eye when killing, making him terrifying. Even before he appears, those close to him can feel a chilling coldness.

Life Experiences

Imprisoned by Chen Pingping for 20 Years: Before Southern Qing launched its second attack on Northern Qi, Qing wanted to eliminate Xiao En. Chen Pingping led the “Black Riders” army to attack and capture Xiao En. After drinking poisoned wine, Xiao En was arrested and imprisoned for 20 years.

Northern Qi and Southern Qing Sign a Treaty: After Northern Qi’s defeat in the war with Southern Qing, the two countries signed a treaty requiring Southern Qing to return Xiao En and Si Lili in exchange for Yan Bingyun.

Power Struggle on the Journey: Xiao En knows the secrets of the “Temple,” so a sect sent the disciple Haitang Duoduo to kill him. At the same time, Shang Shanhu only wanted to save his adopted father, while Northern Qi was prepared to use harsh punishments to obtain Xiao En’s secrets.

Torture and Imprisonment: Xiao En was handed over to Jinyiwei official Shen Zhong for torture and asked about the secrets of the “Temple,” hoping to force him to reveal the information.

Rescue and Escape: Shang Shanhu came to rescue Xiao En, but fell into Shen Zhong’s trap and could only hide Xiao En in a pile of soldiers’ corpses. Afterwards, Xiao En successfully escaped.

Death Due to Serious Injuries and Leaking Secrets: During the escape, Xiao En was hunted down by Lang Tao and He Daoren and was seriously injured. Eventually, he was rescued by Fan Xian. In a cave on a cliff, Xiao En revealed the secrets of the “Temple” and the truth about Fan Xian’s identity, and died shortly after.

Character Relationships

– Shang Shanhu: Xiao En’s adopted son.

– Zhuang Mohan: Xiao En’s older brother, a famous scholar in Northern Qi.

– Yan Bingyun: Xiao En’s nephew.

– Chen Pingping: Xiao En and Chen Pingping have a deep hatred for each other. Chen Pingping crippled Xiao En during the years of his imprisonment.

– Ye Qingmei: Xiao En and the Ku He sect were the first to discover the “Temple.” During their journey to the North Pole, they met Ye Qingmei and obtained the “Elixir of Immortality.”

– Fan Xian: Before his death, Xiao En revealed the secrets of the “Temple” and the truth about Fan Xian’s identity.