Who is she? An Empress in the Eastern Han era, one of the six Empresses who reigned at Court during that era. Notable life events: Moonlake’s thoughts on her: I just thought it interesting that she combines political acumen and jealousy (deemed a dismerit in women back in those days). Of course, it’s not thatContinue reading “Remarkable Woman in Ancient China (28)- Empress Dou Miao”
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Remarkable Women in Ancient China (27)- Deng Sui
Who is She? Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable? Moonlake’s Thoughts on her: I’m a little time constrained and didn’t read her long biography in details so I couldn’t see much personality but again, we definitely have a highly capable educated woman in her. English reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deng_Sui
Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao
Who is she? Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable?She is not the only palace maid who has risen to a high position (nor the only nanny for the Emperor for that matter) but I did find it interesting how it was effectively palace servants, of which Zhao Rao is one, that the Dowager EmpressContinue reading “Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao”
Remarkable Women in Ancient China (12)- Zhongli Chun (Zhong Wu Yan)
Who is she: One of the Four Greatest Uglies Wife to the Lord of the Kingdom of Qi in the period of the Warring States The actual historical figure’s name is Zhongli Chun but in dramas and movies she more often go by the name of the Zhong Wu Yan Notable Life Events: Still unmarriedContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (12)- Zhongli Chun (Zhong Wu Yan)”
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