Princess Kong Bo Ji has had a negative reputation in Chinese history. Ancient chroniclers have described her as “a lustful concubine.”[1] Her lust has caused disorder in her State of Wei.[2] However, Kong Bo Ji was a very powerful Princess. She was able to depose one ruler and enthrone another. Her power has been depicted as [read more]
Deng Man was Queen to King Wu of Chu. Queen Deng Man has often been praised for her wisdom. She had the intelligence to predict the outcomes of two military situations. Deng Man proved to be a very capable Queen.[1] Her story has been taught to Confucian scholars that success is only a temporary achievement.[2] Once someone [read more]
Princess Qin Mu Ji (also known as the Ji-Clan Woman) was a Princess of Jin. She married Duke Mu of Qin for political reasons. Her brother, Duke Hui of Jin, violated the peace treaty between the States of Jin and Qin. Her husband, Duke Mu of Qin invaded the State of Jin and captured her [read more]
Queen Bo Ying was Queen to King Ping of Chu. She was the mother of King Zhao of Chu. Yet, Queen Bo Ying has been praised for being able to prevent a conquering King from raping her.[1] Queen Bo Ying has been praised for being a faithful and devoted Queen to King Ping of Chu.[2] [read more]
Princess Bo Ji has often been seen as a virtuous Princess. She was willing to die for righteousness rather than live an unrighteous life. Her story has inspired a chastity cult in late imperial China.[1] Thus, she has often been seen as a model Princess that women must follow.[2] She has continued to be admired [read more]
Empress Xiaoyichun was the third Empress of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. She was sixteen years younger than Emperor Qianlong.[1] While she was not appointed Empress during her lifetime, she was posthumously made an Empress because her son was Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty.[2] Empress Xiaoyichun was originally a palace maid and became [read more]
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