Xu Jie
The magistrate's son who rose to power in the capital.
Xu Jie is a character from *The Poppy War* series. He meets the protagonist, Rin Fang, for the first time at Sinegard Academy, where they become classmates. Unlike Rin, who is originally from the village of Tikany, Xu Jie comes from a family of wealthy landowners—his father is a magistrate. After his time at Sinegard, he does not serve in the military but instead becomes a government official in the capital. His relationship with Rin is marked by Rin's one-sided romantic interest, and their estrangement stems from political differences rather than a tragic romantic bond.
- Affiliation
- Sinegard Academy, Nikara Empire (civil service)
In Their Own Story
The rain fell cold on the cobblestones of Nanking, washing away the blood but not the memory. Jie stood by the window, his uniform crisp despite the chaos outside. He thought back to Xiajia, where the fields were green and the future seemed endless. Now, the only color was grey ash. He turned from the window as footsteps approached, knowing this meeting would be their last. There were no grand speeches left, only the quiet understanding that some wars cannot be won without losing oneself.
Did You Know?
- Xu Jie's father is a magistrate, making him part of a wealthy landowning family.
- He meets Rin Fang for the first time at Sinegard Academy, where they become classmates.
- Unlike Rin, Xu Jie does not serve in the military after Sinegard; he becomes a government official in the capital.
- Rin's romantic interest in Xu Jie is one-sided, and their estrangement is due to political differences.
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