The First Shikara
Claimed to be one of the three creators of Bladesinging, Kong Qiaolian became the first shikara of Quyan. Through bladesinging came the art of shikar, and with the formation of the first sects came the need for an authority between them. Revered at the time for her skill and intelligence, Qiaolian was given the role.
Qiaolian initially took credit for the formation of bladesinging alongside her fellow disciples, Shao Jianyu (Later named Shouwei Jianyu) and Tao Shifeng.
Controversy
As a capable and intelligent leader, Qiaolian was beloved by those under her rule. She was praised for taking an immediate stance against the newly forming Jihui Sect, and her efforts to dismantle its practice.
Well into her rule as shikara, Tao Shifeng announced that they had no part in the development of bladesinging. With doubt abruptly cast onto the original claims, Qiaolian and Jianyu came under questioning. It was determined that as the eldest disciple, Jianyu was the true progenitor of bladesinging.
Qiaolian was criticized for taking credit that was not hers, rather than maintaining her humility. However, her merits as a leader are well documented, and the Kong dynasty would persist well into the new age of shikar.