The guard is one of the several men who accompany Xiao Qing in her entourage. They follow her when she enters the ruined temple with a striking red outfit and a silver sword. Later, when Xiao Qing orders the capture of Lin Yujiao, these guards seize her and her son. The guard represents the physical force Xiao Qing commands, essential for her reclaiming power. He has no individual name but is part of the noble household’s security.
