Jianghu San Nüxia

Jianghu San Nüxia (江湖三女俠), literally Three Heroines of the Jianghu, is a wuxia novel by Liang Yusheng. It was first published as a serial in the Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao from 8 April 1957 to 10 December 1958. Set in 18th-century China, the novel follows the intertwined destinies of three swordswomen — Lü Siniang, Feng Ying and Feng Lin — as they navigate loyalty, revenge, and love amidst political intrigue and imperial oppression. The character Lü Siniang is partly based on earlier materials, such as the novel Jianxia Lü Siniang by Sun Jianqiu, which predate Jianghu San Nüxia.

Jianghu San Nüxia is the fourth instalment in the Tianshan series, preceded by Qijian Xia Tianshan and followed by Bingpo Hanguang Jian. It is noted for its strong female protagonists, historical setting, and its blending of romantic and heroic themes that helped shape the evolution of modern wuxia fiction.