In 204 B.C., when Bo Ji found out that she was pregnant, she immediately went to Lü Pheasant's dormitory and timidly said, "If the queen does not like the child in my womb, I am willing to kill it."
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One morning, Bo Ji sat in a humble hut in the Weiyang Palace, in front of an old loom, numbly stepping on the pegs of the loom, twisting the yarn with both hands, and watching the horses of fabric slowly pull out in the crackling sound of the machine. This is her life now, more than two years have passed since the defeat and death of King Wei and she was sent here to become a female laborer.
At first, Bo Ji was originally the favored concubine of King Wei, with no worries about food and clothing, but in the blink of an eye, she became a slave and lived a life of starvation. Fortunately, she has a docile personality, and she has learned the craft of weaving, and gradually won the love of the eunuchs in the palace, so she has this relatively easy job now.
On this day, Liu Bang, the king of Han, and many of his concubines suddenly came to Weiyang Palace to inspect. Liu Bang strolled through the workshop and caught a glimpse of Bo Ji sitting in the corner, and couldn't help but take a few more glances - she had good facial features, fair skin, and her hands were operating the machine flexibly, and her demeanor was dignified and quiet.
Liu Bang casually asked about the eunuch, and after receiving the answer that she was the concubine of King Wei in the past, he immediately ordered her to be taken for himself. That night, Bo Ji was sent to the harem and became one of Liu Bang's concubines.
However, Liu Bang's favor ended that night. The next day he lost interest and never talked to Bo Ji again. For a king with three thousand beauties, the novelty had long since been lost, and Bo Ji, like the other concubines, was quickly forgotten by him.
While drifting away from Liu Bang, Bo Ji found out that she was pregnant. She was overjoyed at first, but soon worries ensued - her status was low, and she was not favored by Liu Bang, and giving birth to this child was bound to cause criticism. What makes her shudder even more is that if this son is a man, I am afraid that he will become a victim in the power struggle.
Worried, Bo Ji decided to take a desperate gamble and took the initiative to meet the favored Empress Lu, crying to her about her situation and asking for permission to have a baby. To her surprise, Empress Lu did not embarrass her, but agreed lightly, told her to recuperate, and turned away.
At this point, Bo Ji finally breathed a sigh of relief, she carefully protected the fetus in her womb, and spent the rest of her pregnancy peacefully.
And just like that, eight years passed. Bo Ji's son Liu Heng has grown up to the age where he can take charge on his own, and the political situation of the Han Dynasty has also undergone earth-shaking changes. Empress Dowager Lü came to the dynasty and began to purge dissidents and Liu's forces. In order to save Liu Heng's life, Bo Ji Jinyan requested that he be crowned as the acting king and take him away from Weiyang Palace to serve as the acting country.
After coming to Daiguo, with the assistance of his mother Bo Ji, Liu Heng quickly took control of political affairs and carried out governance. He gradually showed a benevolent and generous personality and Bronx's brilliant talents, which made this small frontier country prosperous and powerful.
At the same time, the struggle for the political situation in the Han Palace intensified. Under Bo Ji's teaching, Liu Heng lived in seclusion and acted carefully, so he escaped one bloody storm after another. Many years later, Empress Dowager Lu died, and the kings of the Liu clan were almost wiped out. As a result, the important ministers of the court discussed welcoming Liu Heng into Beijing and inheriting the unification.
Liu Heng ascended the throne for Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty. He thanked his biological mother for her kindness and respected her as the queen mother. During his reign, he paid attention to absorbing his mother's experience and teachings, and promoted benevolent governance, so that the country entered a long period of prosperity. It can be said that it is precisely with Bo Ji's careful cultivation that Emperor Wen has achieved his prestige.
Although Bo Ji has never been in power as openly as other queens, she has deeply influenced her son's behavior by leading by example in her humble and low-key way. She used sincerity and flexibility to resolve countless difficulties, and finally changed the trajectory of fate.
The ordinary life washed her soul, and her tired hands weaved the dawn of hope. She is just a woman, but she has achieved an extraordinary life with gentleness and humility. Just like her plain and touching life, plainness is true.
