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Lady Xi was one of the four beauties of the Spring and Autumn Period, the daughter of Duke Zhuang of Chen, the monarch of the State of Chen, born in Wanqiu, Chen Guo (present-day Huaiyang County, Henan Province), and was known as Lady Xi because she was married to the monarch of the State of Xi. Borrow when the concubine is married

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Lady Xi was one of the four beauties of the Spring and Autumn Period, the daughter of Duke Zhuang of Chen, the monarch of the State of Chen, born in Wanqiu, Chen Guo (present-day Huaiyang County, Henan Province), and was known as Lady Xi because she was married to the monarch of the State of Xi.

When concubine Xie got married, she borrowed Cai Guo, but was pestered and teased by her brother-in-law Cai Hou.

After hearing this, Hou Hou and Chu Devised revenge. King Wen of Chu did not have good intentions, took the opportunity to capture Marquis Cai, and knowing the beauty of Lady Xi, he personally enlisted the country to dominate Lady Qi.

At the moment of crisis, Lady Xi was willing to exchange her own body for the people of the country to avoid being destroyed, married into the Chu country, and became Lady Chu.

King Xiong Of Chu was doubly favored, and built a purple mountain in The Chu capital of Yongyi, and chiseled the Peach Blossom Cave.

She became King Wen's helper, and many suggestions, such as recuperating, reserving important subjects, attaching importance to indoctrination, and strictly governing the harem, were adopted by King Wen.

After King Wen's death, he devoted himself to assisting the crown prince Xiong Yun , in addition to rebelling against Anbang , emphasizing diplomacy , selecting talents , pardoning the world , persuading Nongsang , boldly reforming , and finally returning to the government , laying the foundation for King Cheng of Chu and the future King of Chu to dominate the Central Plains.

Mrs. Xi's face is unique, her eyes are like autumn water, and her face is like a peach blossom, also known as "Lady Peach Blossom" (one said: Because the peach blossoms bloomed on the day of birth, it was called "Lady Peach Blossom"). After his death, he was buried in the Peach Blossom Lady Temple, also known as the Peach Blossom Temple. Today, there is still a peach blossom temple in Xinyang County, Henan.

The Qing Dynasty poet Yang Huanfen commented on her——

The heart of the loss of control is deeply ashamed, and the moth's eyebrows lock the sun. Originally, the country was in full swing, and loneliness was also born.

Loss of temper is a big hat, and the poor generation of beauties is humiliated in this way. Yang Huanfen is also a woman, why bother?

Or the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei said it well:

Don't be spoiled in the present, unforgettable old days.

Look at the flowers full of tears, do not share the words of the king.

Lady Xi was one of the four beauties of the Spring and Autumn Period, the daughter of Duke Zhuang of Chen, the monarch of the State of Chen, born in Wanqiu, Chen Guo (present-day Huaiyang County, Henan Province), and was known as Lady Xi because she was married to the monarch of the State of Xi. Borrow when the concubine is married
Lady Xi was one of the four beauties of the Spring and Autumn Period, the daughter of Duke Zhuang of Chen, the monarch of the State of Chen, born in Wanqiu, Chen Guo (present-day Huaiyang County, Henan Province), and was known as Lady Xi because she was married to the monarch of the State of Xi. Borrow when the concubine is married

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