Campaigns and Death
After the outlaws have been granted amnesty by the emperor, Ruan Xiaoqi follows them on their campaigns against the Liao invaders and rebel forces, making great contributions to his nation. His brothers are not as lucky as him as they perish during the Fang La campaign. After Fang La's defeat and capture, Ruan Xiaoqi dons Fang's crown and robes in excitement.
When the surviving Liangshan forces return to the capital city to report their victory, the emperor is pleased and rewards the heroes by offering them official posts. When Ruan Xiaoqi is about to receive his appointment, Gao Qiu and Cai Jing report him to the emperor. They claim that Ruan Xiaoqi had committed an act of treason earlier by wearing the garments of Fang La, who rebelled against the emperor and proclaimed himself a ruler in Jiangnan. Ruan Xiaoqi is dismissed from office and demoted to the rank of a commoner after the emperor shows leniency. Ruan Xiaoqi goes home and leads a happy life until he dies at the age of 70.
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