In ancient China, the inferiority of men and women was a deeply rooted social concept, and women often became appendages in male society, especially on the political chessboard, where they were often sacrificed in exchange for peace. Among the many women who have been written in history, the story of Wang Zhaojun is particularly thought-provoking, she is not only a beautiful woman, but also a famous princess in history, her life is full of dramatic turns and deep sorrow.
Wang Zhaojun, who was born in an ordinary family, was originally just one of the many women who entered the palace during the draft of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty. Her beauty and talent make her stand out from the crowd, however, an accident changes her fate forever. The painter Mao Yanshou deliberately painted her portrait mediocre because he couldn't get Wang Zhaojun's bribe, causing her to be buried in the deep palace for many years and never being summoned by the emperor.
The turning point of fate appeared in 33 BC, when the Huhan evil single of the Xiongnu asked for peace, Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty decided to select a palace maid from the palace as a princess to marry the Xiongnu for the sake of the peace of the border. At this time, Wang Zhaojun's true beauty was revealed, but it was too late, and she had already been selected as the object of friendship. Despite his reluctance, Wang Zhaojun still embarked on the road to the distant Xiongnu.
On a long and difficult journey
She played a poignant parting song on the lute, and her beauty even made the geese that flew by forgot to flap their wings and fell into the dust because of their intoxication. This legend gave her the reputation of "falling geese" and became a good story for later generations. However, such a reputation could not hide the bitterness in her heart.
When he first arrived in the Xiongnu, Wang Zhaojun faced a huge cultural shock and life discomfort. However, her beauty and grace soon won the favor of Huhan Shan Yu, and she was canonized as "Ninghu Yanshi" and gave birth to a son, Yitu Zhiyashi, who was named "The Right Sun Chasing King". This time may be her rare peace and happiness in the Xiongnu.
However, the good times did not last long, and after Hu Han Xie Shan died of illness, according to the customs of the Xiongnu, Wang Zhaojun was forced to marry Hu Han Yao's eldest son, her "stepson". This kind of custom, which is difficult to accept in the eyes of the Han people, is a matter of course in the Xiongnu. Faced with such a situation, although Wang Zhaojun was in pain in his heart, he had no way to resist. She tried to ask the Han Dynasty for help through letters, hoping to return to her homeland, but the response she received was only a cold "follow the customs, the king's fate is difficult to disobey".
Wang Zhaojun's fate seems to have been cursed, and she remarried Fuzhu Tired Shan Yu and gave birth to two daughters. However, the son born to her and Hu Hanye was killed by her new husband, and family tragedy ensued. Eleven years later, her second husband also died, and according to the custom of the Xiongnu, she was once again married to the grandson of Huhan Yao, and her body and mind were gradually worn away by such a capricious fate.
In the end, Wang Zhaojun became ill in a foreign land, died of illness at the age of 33, and never saw his homeland again until his death. Her life is a thrilling tragedy, she is not only one of the four beauties, but also a victim of the history and pro-policy.