State of Wei
魏国
The nation where the story is set.
Xiahe County
夏河县
The local administrative county nearest to the village.
Big Willow Tree Village
大柳树村
The rural village where the protagonist resides.
Xia River
夏河
The river feeding the surrounding villages, known for fishing opportunities.
Liu Family Manor
柳家大宅
The opulent residence of Master Liu, distinguished by its brick and tile construction, standing in contrast to the surrounding mud huts.
Ancestral Hall
祠堂
The central location of the village used for clan ceremonies and judicial matters, where the protagonist's predecessor was punished.
Xiahe County City
夏河县城
The administrative center located approximately two hundred li away, connected via the official road.
Little River Bend
小河湾
A specific location along the Xia River that serves as a common spot for the village youth to fish and exercise.
Liu Family Manor
柳家
A local estate where Mother Chen works as a kitchen laborer.
Main Hall
堂屋
The central room of the house used for formal discussions and receiving guests.
Big Willow Village
大柳树存
The home village of Fang Yue and his companions, serving as the starting point for their journey.
Shanyang Prefecture City
山阳府城
A distant, large prefecture city rumored to be a peaceful haven maintained by law and order, remarkably free of bandits.
Mo Mountain
墨山
A remote mountain range located three hundred li northwest of Xiahe County, home to the Mo Mountain Tribe.
White Tiger Fist Hall
白虎拳馆
A martial arts school located in Xiahe County where Fang Hu is affiliated.
Mo Mountain Tribe
墨山部
A group of barbarian people from Mo Mountain known for refusing to pay taxes and raiding nearby villages.
Zhang Mansion
张府
The family residence of Zhang Boyang located in the western quarter of Xiahe County, marked by high walls and stone tiger statues at its gates.
Kitchen
厨房
The room in the Zhang household where food is prepared.
Guest Room
客房
A room in the Zhang household designated for guests to rest.
Liu Family Manor
柳家大院
The central estate in the village belonging to the Liu family, characterized by its blue-brick and grey-tile architecture.
Big Willow Tree
大柳树
A landmark located at the entrance of the village, serving as a primary gathering point for local gossip.
Village Grain-drying Ground
村头晒谷场
A communal open area at the head of the village used for threshing grain and socializing.
Zhou Family Village
周家村
A neighboring village where the Zhou family resides.
Xiahe City
夏河城
A city where Zhang Shu returned, serving as a hub for the region.
Demon Territory
妖魔领地
A forbidden mountainous region beyond a specific 30-li line, rumored to be ruled by demons since ancient times, from which those who enter never return.
Great Wei Empire
大魏
The dynastic imperial power governing the land, characterized by its strict tax and labor conscription systems.
Threshing Floor
晒谷场
The central gathering place in Big Willow Tree Village where announcements, such as tax increases, are communicated to the villagers.
County Office
县衙
The administrative center where taxation policies are enforced and where conscripts are processed.
Liu San's Residence
柳三家
The home of Liu San, which was ransacked by tax officials.
Big Willow Tree Village
The small rural village where the Fang family and other villagers reside.
Xiahe County City
The administrative center where the Martial Scholar Examination is held.
White Stone Mountain
白石山
A geographic landmark located near the path to Xiahe County, offering a view of the city skyline.
County Office Drill Ground
县衙校场
The official training ground located at the County Office, serving as the primary venue for the Martial Scholar Examination.
Martial Arts Field
校场
The designated grounds within the County Office where the Martial Scholar Examination tests take place.
Viewing Platform
看台
The elevated area where officials supervise the Martial Scholar Examination.
Chen Village
陈王村
The home village of the candidate Wang Renjia.
Personnel Office
吏房
The administrative department responsible for government staff and official records.
Household Registration Office
户房
The government department that manages household records and tax-exempt lists.
Kun'an Prefecture
昆安府
The regional capital and administrative seat where Xiahe County is located, serving as a major city for martial development.
Fang Family Manor
方家
The residence of Fang Yue and his family, currently undergoing renovations to be expanded into a brick-and-tile structure.
Liu Family Ancestral Estate
柳家祖宅
The family estate of the Liu family located in the village, which Liu Chuanzhi visits to pay respect to his ancestors.
The Great Lake
大湖
A large body of water located downstream from the village, spanning approximately one thousand meters in diameter, which serves as a preferred fishing location.
Shanyang Prefecture
山阳府
The higher administrative region containing Xiahe County, noted for being a hub of scholarship and governance.
Jade Belt River
玉带河
A river diverted through the center of Xiahe County, serving as a landmark area flanked by vibrant nightlife and leisure districts.
Yihong Brothel
怡红楼
A prominent establishment for entertainment and nightlife located along the Jade Belt River in Xiahe County.
Qinhuai
秦淮
A famous, prosperous area known for its vibrant nightlife; used here as a geographical reference for comparison.
Prefecture City
府城
The administrative city where Bai Xingqiu's family resides and where his father serves in the garrison.
White Tiger Tea Firm
白虎茶行
A new commercial business venture established by the White Tiger Fist Hall to dominate the local tea market.
Huang Ji Tea Firm
黄记茶行
A competitor tea business that recently launched a new variety of stir-fried tea, threatening the market position of the White Tiger Tea Firm.
Wang Yuangang's Residence
王元刚宅院
The private estate of Wang Yuangang where he manages his affairs and disciplines his family members.
Outer-City Estate
城外庄子
A secure facility located outside the city, used by the martial hall for secret production.
City Guard Barracks
城卫军军营
The military installation now serving as the primary location for the combined martial and literary examinations.
Goddess Temple
娘娘庙
A local place of worship where various charms and amulets are sold to pilgrims and superstitious individuals.
Xiahe County Garrison Barracks
夏河县城区卫营军营
The military facility utilized as the testing ground for the martial examination.
Ma Jia He Village
马夹河村
The home village of the examinee Ma Qi.
Five-Mile Pavilion
五里亭
A pavilion located five miles outside of Xiahe County, traditionally used as a place to bid farewell to travelers.
Ruined Temple
破庙
A dilapidated, desolate temple used as a temporary shelter where Wang Teng is left injured.
Yu Family Courtyard
余家院子
The dilapidated rural residence where Widow Yu and her daughter lived before returning to the Wen family.
Wen Family Manor
文家
A powerful and wealthy aristocratic family based in Shanyang Prefecture City.
Fang Family Manor
方宅
The family estate of the Fang clan, which has expanded significantly into a large, multi-room compound typical of local gentry.
Execution Grounds
菜市口
The central square in Xiahe County traditionally used for market commerce and high-profile public executions.
Tiandu River
天都河
A river located near the border of the Prefecture City that has maintained its water levels despite the widespread drought.
Imperial Observatory
司天监
An imperial government bureau tasked with observing celestial phenomena and managing ritualistic affairs, dispatched to investigate the abnormal drought affecting the province.
Execution Platform
行刑台
A public stage located in the county square, designed for state-sanctioned executions and used here as a trap site.
County Granary
粮库
The vital storage facility for the county's food supply, recently sabotaged to create a distraction for the execution trap.
Yamen
衙门
The administrative seat of the local government where official business is conducted and the granary is overseen.