The Deer and the Cauldron: A Sequel

After escaping with his family, Wei Xiaobao settles in a secluded valley and enjoys several years of peace. Duolong’s unexpected arrival shatters the calm. Wei Xiaobao manages to avoid him for the time being, but Duolong lets his whereabouts slip while drunk, and Kangxi learns where he is. Acting on Kangxi’s orders, Prince Kang, Suo’etu, and Duolong invite Wei Xiaobao back to the capital, but he politely refuses. After that, Wei Xiaobao and his wives devote themselves to raising their children. When the children grow up, they leave the valley to uphold justice and make names for themselves. Along the way, they experience the dangers of the martial world and the complexities of human nature, while also finding genuine friendship and love. As time passes, Wei Xiaobao’s health gradually declines, and before long he is on his deathbed. When Kangxi hears the news and decides to visit him, Wei Xiaobao dies on the way. Overcome with grief, Kangxi soon passes away as well. The new emperor posthumously bestows upon Wei Xiaobao the title of Prince of the Deer Cauldron!