Queen Jiang of Chu was Queen to King Zhao of Chu. Queen Jiang of Chu has been famous for preferring to drown in a flood rather than be accused of “lack of chastity.” [1] Queen Jiang of Chu’s story has often been praised by Confucian scholars.[2] They praised her for her chastity.[3] Today, many feminist scholars [read more]
The Wife of Duke Zhuang of Li was a princess of the state of Wei. Her name remains unrecorded, but her story lives on.[1] The Wife of Duke Zhuang of Li was in a loveless marriage and was neglected. Yet, The Wife of Duke Zhuang of Li remained faithful to her husband despite the obstacles.[2] Thus, many [read more]
Princess Nanzi was the first woman in Chinese history to ever rule a state.[1] She proved to be an intelligent and competent ruler.[2] She exercised her power effectively and successfully.[3] However, later chroniclers have depicted a negative image of her.[4] They even describe her as having an adulterous affair with her brother, Prince Zichao.[5] Yet, modern historians believe that [read more]
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]
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