183 Beijing Operas - Zhuan Zhu - Number 92

Zhuan Zhu

Beijing Opera - "The Dagger in the Fish"

Zhuan Zhu with the purple three-tile face, is a leading character in "The Dagger in the Fish". Zhuan Zhu was a soldier of Wu, brave, loyal, and upright. He helped Ji Guang kill his wicked uncle, Ji Liao, at a banquet, but was also killed himself during the scuffle.