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Ruan Xiaowu
Ruan Xiaowu, also known as Ruan the Fifth, is a fictional character in "Water Margin", one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Short-lived Second Brother", he ranks 29th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Stars of Destiny.
Background.
The novel describes Ruan Xiaowu as a man with eyes resembling bells, arms like iron staffs, and a leopard tattoo on his chest. Although he always wears a smile on his face, he has
of Destiny.
Campaigns and death.
After the Liangshan outlaws received amnesty from Emperor Huizong, Ruan Xiaowu follows them on their campaigns against the Liao invaders and rebel forces on Song territory. During the campaign against Fang La's rebel forces, Ruan Xiaowu and Li Jun pretend to defect to Fang La's side, where they serve as spies for Liangshan. The spies make a major achievement by setting Qingxi County (清溪縣; present-day Chun'an County, Zhejiang) on fire and opening the gates for the heroes to