Grand Princess Liu Piao was the daughter of Emperor Wen and Empress Dowager Dou Yifang of the Western Han Dynasty. She was also the mother of the deposed Empress Chen Jiao. However, she wielded immense power and influence in the Western Han Dynasty.[1] She helped Emperor Wu ascend to the Western Han throne. Yet, she also enjoyed [read more]
August Empress Dowager Fu was originally an imperial concubine to Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty. She was also Emperor Yuan’s favourite.[1] She was also the grandmother of Emperor Ai of the Western Han Dynasty. August Empress Dowager Fu was influential in making her grandson the Emperor.[2] Because of her influence, she was given [read more]
Princess Dowager Feng Yuan was originally Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty’s favourite imperial consort. [1] She was the grandmother of Emperor Ping of the Western Han Dynasty. She was known for her bravery by protecting Emperor Yuan from a bear.[2] After Emperor Yuan’s death, she was given the title of Princess Dowager of Zhongshan.[3] [read more]
Princess Hua Rong is most famous for her poem “Dancing Song.”[1] However, her husband, Prince Liu Dan, was ambitious and power-hungry.[2] He would make several unsuccessful attempts to become Emperor of China. Because of her husband’s grand ambitions, Princess Hua Rong met a tragic end. In circa 116 B.C.E., Princess Hua Rong was born.[3] Her origins are unknown.[4] [read more]
Queen Zheng Mao of Chu (also known as Queen Zi Mao) was originally a Princess of the State of Zheng.[1] She was originally sent to be an Imperial Consort to King Cheng of Chu.[2] Because of her “steadfastness to principle”[3], King Cheng of Chu was deeply impressed with her and made her his queen.[4] Queen Zheng Mao [read more]
Queen Zhuang Zhi was the queen consort to King Qingxiang of Chu. They were different in both ages and status.[1] She was a twelve-year-old commoner.[2] King Qingxiang of Chu was in his forties.[3] Nevertheless, Queen Zhuang Zhi was known for wisdom, and she saved Chu from being invaded by a rival kingdom.[4] Through Queen Zhuang Zhi’s guidance, she [read more]
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