Queen Zhuang Zhi of Chu
China

Queen Zhuang Zhi of Chu – The twelve-year old commoner who saved the King of Chu and became Queen

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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Princess Zhong Zi and Princess Rong Zi
China

Princess Zhong Zi and Princess Rong Zi -The sisters who had contrasting reputations in Chinese history

Princess Zhong Zi and Princess Rong Zi were Princesses of the State of Song.[1] They were secondary wives to Duke Ling of Qi.[2] Even though the two were sisters, they had different aspirations.[3] Princess Rong Zi was very ambitious and wanted her nephew, Prince Ya, to become the Crown Prince of Qi.[4] However, Princess Zhong Zi feared that [read more]