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In ancient Chinese history, there were endless stories of harem women intriguing, and raising male pets was even more common. But if you want to say that the one who created this trend and played the most debauched, it has to be the princess of Guantao in the Han Dynasty, Liu Yan. She is not only the first princess in history to raise a male pet, but also one of the most powerful and debauched princesses in history. Her life was full of intrigue, ambition and lust, and it was a legend.
Early life
Liu Concubine was born during the reign of Emperor Liu Heng of the Han Dynasty. Her father, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, Liu Heng, and her mother, Dou Yifang, were extremely important pairs of emperors and queens in the history of the Han Dynasty. Liu Heng was the acting king before he ascended the throne, and after he was happy to have a daughter, he named her Liu Yan. Liu spent a carefree childhood in the love of her parents. In 180 BC, Liu Heng unexpectedly ascended the throne and became Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, and Dou Yifang became the empress of the dynasty. Concubine Liu was also named the princess of Guantao.
Having lived in the royal family since she was a child, she received the best education and the most luxurious life. Her father's favor and her mother's careful teaching made her not only knowledgeable, but also how to survive in the vortex of power. Her younger brother is the future Emperor Liu Qi of the Han Dynasty, and such a family background paved a broad road for her future life.
In the third year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, Princess Guantao married Chen Wu, the hereditary marquis of Tangyi. Chen Wu is a descendant of Chen Ying, the hero of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, and his family is prominent. This marriage brought her two sons and a daughter. This daughter is the later Chen Ajiao, the heroine in the idiom "Golden House Zangjiao".
Despite her seemingly happy marriage, Princess Guantao is not content with just being a good wife and mother. Although her husband Chen Wu came from a famous family, he did not bring her much help in power and politics. Liu is hungry for more, and she hopes to make a difference in the political arena. Using her status and intelligence, she began to take an active part in court affairs, gradually revealing her political ambitions.
Princess Guantao was not a woman who was content with the status quo in the court, and she had strong political sensitivity and skill. After the death of her husband, she not only did not back down, but became more actively involved in politics. She developed extensive contacts with the powerful of the time, taking advantage of opportunities for the greater good of herself and her children.
But compared to these, what people talk about more is actually her love life.
Unruly love: The adopted son becomes a male pet
In Liu's life, the most talked about is her unruly love with Dong Yan. This story is not only a sensation, but also leaves a strong mark in the long river of history. According to the record of "Hanshu Dongfang Shuo Biography", after Chen Wu's death, Liu Concubine was over 50 years old and still has charm. She adopted a thirteen-year-old teenager, Dong Yan, and gradually developed a lover relationship with him.
Dong Yan's mother was a businesswoman who made a living by selling beauty products. By chance, Dong Yan followed his mother to Princess Guantao's mansion to sell goods. At that time, Liu Concubine was in middle age, although she was over 50 years old, she was well maintained and still beautiful and moving. When she saw Dong Yan, she was immediately attracted by this white and tender young man. Dong Yan's mother was unable to resist the princess's wishes, so she had to agree to hand over her son to Liu Concubine to raise.
Liu Yan fell in love with Dong Yan at first sight, she was not only attracted by his appearance, but also moved by his innocent temperament. She decided to adopt Dong Yan and regarded him as her son. However, over time, the mother-son relationship gradually evolved into an indecent love.
Liu Yan can be said to be very fond of Dong Yan. She not only provided him with the best living conditions, but also invited famous teachers to teach him various skills such as reading, calligraphy, musical instruments, and weapons. She hopes to train Dong Yan to be a man of both civil and military skills, so that he can make a difference in politics and society in the future.
Dong Yan was carefully cultivated by Liu Yan, and gradually revealed his talent and wisdom. He was not only smart and clever, but also had elegant manners, and soon won the heart of Liu Yan. With Dong Yan's growth, he is not only the adopted son of Liu Yan, but also the partner and spiritual sustenance in her life.
With the passage of time, Liu Yan's feelings for Dong Yan have also changed. She is no longer satisfied with the relationship between mother and son, but gradually has a deeper affection for Dong Yan. This emotion transcends traditional ethics and morality, and evolves into an indecent love.
Dong Yan also gradually realized his position in Liu Yan's heart, and he changed from an adopted teenager to Liu Yan's lover. Liu Yan did not hide her feelings, and even asked Dong Yan to play the role of the male host at home after the death of her husband Chen Wu. Her love and dependence on Dong Yan made this relationship regarded as a great rebellion in the social atmosphere at the time.
The relationship between Liu Yan and Dong Yan caused a great sensation at the time. There was a lot of discussion inside and outside the court, and many people believed that Liu's behavior violated ethics and morals. However, Liu Yan didn't care about other people's opinions, she continued to go her own way and lived a happy life with Dong Yan.
This relationship not only caused an uproar inside and outside the court, but also allowed Liu to gain more political support and resources. Dong Yan is smart and clever, and he is deeply loved by Liu Yan, who not only accompanies Liu in life, but also provides her with a lot of help in politics. Through Dong Yan, Liu Yan established a secret channel of power and obtained more political resources.
Dong Yan is not a simple beautiful boy, he gradually became a politically effective assistant under the teaching and training of Liu Yan. Through Dong Yan, Liu established contacts with many powerful people in the imperial court, and used these connections to consolidate her position. Dong Yan not only played the role of Liu Yan's lover in the court, but also provided her with a lot of political support.
Rely on it in the wind and rain
The relationship between Liu Yan and Dong Yan was particularly important in her later life. After her husband Chen Wu died, she was alone, and it was Dong Yan's company that enabled her to find a comfort and support in her life. Although the outside world has talked about their relationship, Liu has never regretted her choice.
The appearance of Dong Yan filled the emptiness and loneliness in Liu Yan's heart. The relationship between them is not only the love of men and women, but also a kind of spiritual mutual dependence and support. Liu Yan has gone through many difficult times in the company of Dong Yan, and Dong Yan has gradually grown into a responsible and wise person under the protection and cultivation of Liu Yan.
Complex relationship with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che:
The relationship between Princess Guantao and Emperor Liu Che of the Han Dynasty is also very complicated. Liu Concubine is Liu Che's aunt and his mother-in-law. Liu Che is the result of Liu Xuan's careful support of the upper position, which is full of scheming and calculation.
After Emperor Liu Qi of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, Liu hoped that her two sons would be able to rise to power, but she soon realized that this was almost impossible. So she turned her attention to her daughter and granddaughter, hoping to use them to fulfill her political ambitions.
Her daughter Chen Ajiao was promised to be married to the then crown prince Liu Rong. However, Liu Rong's mother, Li Ji, was at odds with Liu and strongly opposed the marriage. Liu Concubine had to find another way, and she took a fancy to Liu Che, another son of Emperor Jing of Han. She knew that Liu Che's mother, Wang Huan, was also an ambitious woman and was willing to cooperate with her.
By constantly offering beauties to Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, Concubine Liu successfully stirred up the relationship between Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty and Li Ji. In the end, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty abolished Liu Rong's position as crown prince and made Liu Che the crown prince. The conspiracy between Liu and Wang Wan successfully put Liu Che on the throne and made him the later Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
The behind-the-scenes heroes who supported Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to ascend to the throne:
After Liu Che ascended the throne as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Concubine continued to exert her political influence. She is not only the aunt and mother-in-law of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but also his right-hand man. She used her power and connections to provide Liu Che with a lot of help.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's gratitude to Liu Concubine is also obvious. Therefore, after knowing the relationship between Liu Yan and Dong Yan, Liu Che did not show opposition, but expressed tolerance and understanding.
The end of life and eternal love
Dong Yan died when she was less than thirty years old, which was a huge blow to Liu. She lost her favorite lover and most trusted partner, and the pain in her heart can be imagined. Soon after Dong Yan's death, Liu Yan also passed away one after another. Her last wish was to be buried with Dong Yan, and although such a request seemed absurd and unreasonable in the social context of the time, Emperor Wu of Han finally fulfilled her wish and buried the two together.
In the process of supporting Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Princess Guantao showed extremely high political wisdom and skill. She not only influenced Emperor Jing of Han's decision-making through various means, but also continued to provide support and assistance to Emperor Wu of Han after his accession to the throne. She used her influence to clear many obstacles for Emperor Wu of Han and ensure his dominance.
Princess Guantao's legacy and future evaluation:
The life of Princess Liu Concubine of Guantao is full of twists and turns and legends. She was the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty and had supreme power and a prominent family background. Her political skills and ambitions have left a deep mark on the history of the Han Dynasty.
The story of Liu Concubine allows us to see a complex female figure. She has both power and ambition, but also tenderness and true love. She was unwilling to be relegated to the position of others in a male-dominated society, and through her own wisdom and means, she won her status and dignity.
Although her unruly love with Dong Yan was regarded as absurd and immoral by later generations, it also showed her persistence and pursuit of love from another aspect. Her support for Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, shows her outstanding political vision and skill.
Later generations had mixed evaluations of Liu Yan. Some people think she is a princess who is extravagant, others think she is a smart and decisive politician. In any case, her position and influence in the history of the Han Dynasty cannot be ignored.
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The first princess in history to raise a male pet, turned her adopted son into a husband, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty relied on her to ascend the throne-Today's headlines (toutiao.com)
How strong is Princess Guantao: Helping Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty counterattack and ascend the throne, a 13-year-old beautiful boy who is over half a hundred years old-Today's headlines (toutiao.com)
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