Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun
China

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun – The Grand Empress Dowager who married the man she was smitten with at first sight

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun was the posthumous Empress of Emperor Gao Huan. She came from a wealthy family.[1] However, she became smitten at first sight with Gao Huan, who was originally a low-ranking military officer.[2] She married him against the wishes of her parents.[3] Gao Huan would eventually become one of the most powerful men [read more]
Empress Mao Emperor Ming of Wei's first Empress who was forced to commit suicide after asking the Emperor about his secret party
China

Empress Mao – Emperor Ming of Wei’s first Empress who was forced to commit suicide after asking the Emperor about his secret party

Empress Mao was the first Empress of Emperor Ming of the Wei Dynasty. She was of humble origins.[1] She was originally Emperor Ming’s favourite consort.[2] He elevated her to the Empress position.[3] Once she was Empress, Emperor Ming grew tired of her and forced her to commit suicide.[4] In circa 210 C.E., Empress Mao was born [read more]
Imperial Consort Yu Emperor Ming of Wei's Imperial Consort who criticised him for his interest in women of common status
China

Imperial Consort Yu – Emperor Ming of Wei’s Imperial Consort who criticised him for his interest in women of common status

Imperial Consort Yu lived during the Three Kingdoms era (220-280 C.E.). She was the first wife of Emperor Ming of the Wei Dynasty.[1] However, she was not favoured.[2] When Emperor Ming failed to make Imperial Consort Yu his Empress, Imperial Consort Yu was deeply upset.[3] She criticised his parents.[4] She was exiled and forced to spend [read more]
grand princess linchuan
China

Grand Princess Linchuan – The overly jealous princess who killed her husband

Grand Princess Linchuan was the daughter of Emperor Wen of the Liu-Song Dynasty. She was known to be a very jealous princess.[1] When her husband cheated on her, Grand Princess Linchuan had her husband killed.[2] However, Grand Princess Linchuan’s lasting legacy is her memorial in which she expresses remorse for her ruthless actions.[3] Her famous memorial has [read more]