The stage of the story returns to the Western Han Dynasty in ancient China, a glorious and dazzling era. In that unified dynasty, Emperor Liu Che of the Han Dynasty was hailed as an outstanding figure among statesmen, and his eloquence was greatly admired.
After Emperor Wu of Han ascended the throne, the empire was at the height of its prosperity. However, in that complicated court, there was one woman who was different, and she was Princess Wei Chang, the daughter of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Zifu. Princess Wei Chang has a charming appearance and gentle personality, and has been favored since she was a child.
The birth of Princess Wei Chang
A long, long time ago, there was a singer from an ordinary background named Wei Zifu, who spent an ordinary and monotonous life in Princess Pingyang's mansion. However, her beauty and talent attracted the attention of a great king, Liu Che, the Emperor of Han Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of Han was a wise and ambitious monarch who fell in love with Wei Zifu at first sight. Impressed by her moving singing voice and gentle eyes, he decided to bring her into his court and become his only favor.
After Wei Zifu entered the court, she conquered the heart of Emperor Wu of Han with her beauty and talent. They fell in love with each other, snuggled up to each other, and spent a happy time. Soon after, Wei Zifu became pregnant with the child of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and the crystallization of their love was about to come to this world.
When Princess Wei Chang was born, Emperor Wu of Han was full of joy and affection for her. He bestowed upon her the most honorable title, Princess Wei Chang, which was a symbol of her unique status and glory.
Princess Wei Chang was favored and admired by the people in the court. She inherited the beauty and intelligence of her parents and became a star in the eyes of everyone. She received the finest education and studied various arts such as literature, music, and dance, and her talent was breathtaking.
Princess Wei Chang is not only praised for her outstanding talent, but also has an important supporter, and that is the Wei family. Her uncle Wei Qing was a famous general in the Western Han Dynasty, and her cousin Huo Qubing was also an outstanding general. Their heroic deeds and outstanding achievements added glory and brilliance to Princess Weichang.
However, fate played a cruel joke on Princess Wei. Despite her noble birth and endless glory, she faced the greatest test of her life. Her life is destined to be full of storms and challenges.
A happy marriage
Princess Wei's beauty and talent are remarkable, and she is the pearl of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Zifu. As a royal darling, she was endlessly pampered and pampered in the court. She has been pampered since she was a child, and her gentle character and noble temperament have become the object of praise from everyone.
Such a beautiful woman with both appearance and morality naturally attracted the attention of many suitors. In the hearts of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Zifu, Princess Wei's marriage must be carefully chosen, and what they pursue is not only a good match, but also a partner with a common heart. After careful screening, they finally selected Cao Xiang, Marquis of Pingyang, as the husband of Princess Wei Chang.
Cao Xiang is the son of Princess Pingyang, and his family is prestigious. He was born after the Jiangmen, and he is talented and has both ability and integrity. His father, Cao Shen, was a hero of the Han Dynasty and had made great achievements in war. And his mother, Princess Pingyang, is the sister of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, which makes Cao Xiang's family background even more noble.
Cao Xiang has been smart and clever since he was a child, with outstanding talents, and has attracted much attention. He was young and handsome, both civil and military, full of vigor and ambition. His background and talent make him the favorite candidate of Princess Wei. Emperor Wu of Han and Wei Zifu gladly accepted the marriage, believing that this happy marriage would bring more glory and happiness to the two families.
Their marriage began picturesquely, and the combination of talented and beautiful women was enviable. Love each other deeply, spoil each other, and live happily ever after. Soon after, Princess Wei Chang became pregnant with Cao Xiang's child, which made their happiness even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. However, Cao Xiang's health became bad news for this supposedly happy family. Soon after his marriage, he died young due to illness, leaving Princess Wei Chang alone.
Princess Wei faced the pain of losing her husband, but she did not give up. She supported herself with strength and courage and continued to take care of Cao Xiang's property and heirs.
A second marriage is not a good person
However, fate was not fair to Princess Wei. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had always chosen a son-in-law for her, but unexpectedly chose a man who was not a good person as her husband.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was superstitious in middle age, and many warlocks gathered around him, who pursued the immortal path in order to gain the favor and wealth of the emperor. One of them, a warlock named Luan Da, was favored by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Luan is eloquent and fluent, good at some small spells, and handsome, funny and humorous, and won the favor of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
In order to achieve his wish to become an immortal, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty awarded Luan Da many official positions and titles, and even named him the Marquis of Letong. Although Luan Da was neither a nobleman nor a warlord, he was rewarded by such a high-ranking official.
Under the emperor's favor, Princess Wei Chang was married to Luan Da, a man who was not a good man. This is naturally a huge blow to a pampered princess. However, Emperor Wu of Han was not willing to let people look down on his daughter. In order to show his endless love for Princess Wei Chang, he gave her Jin Wanjin as a dowry, and renamed her fief Dangli and named her Princess Dangli.
Danglidi is a place rich in salt production, so it is regarded as one of the most profitable industries. This made Princess Dangli the richest person on the Jiaodong Peninsula. Her salt resources brought great wealth and status, making her the envy of all.
Although Princess Wei Chang was already married for the second time, Emperor Wu of Han was unwilling to give up his care and protection for her. He hopes that with this move, the world will understand that Princess Wei Chang is still the treasure of the royal family and deserves respect and admiration. And Princess Dangli's wealth and status have also become the support of her new life, allowing her to regain her dignity and self-confidence. However, all of this changed dramatically shortly after the marriage.
In the autumn of the fifth year of Yuan Ding, that is, in 112 BC, Luan Da's true face was revealed, and it turned out that he was just a charlatan. Emperor Wu of Han was furious and ordered Luan Da to be executed. It has only been a year since Princess Wei Chang got married, and Princess Wei Chang has faced failure after failure. This defeat is especially heart-wrenching, because she once loved this charlatan who was exposed to the truth.
Luan Da's death plunged Princess Wei into deep sorrow. She had hoped and trusted him, but he was just a hypocrite. She felt that her beauty and status had been taken advantage of, and her heart was filled with anger and disappointment.
The fate of Princess Wei Chang seems to be a dark cloud hanging over her, she was once the most favored princess of the royal family, enjoying wealth and glory, but she has been repeatedly frustrated in her marriage. Her heart was so traumatized that she could never regain the joy and happiness of the past.
However, the failure of this marriage did not leave much trace in the history books. Princess Wei Chang disappeared into the long river of history like this, and no one knows how she ended. She was once the most noble princess of that glorious and great Han Dynasty, but now she has silently left people's sight.
The story of Princess Wei Chang has become a mystery, and future generations will not be able to know her fate and what she really feels inside. Her life and experiences seem to be just a glimpse in the long river of history, destined to be unknown and remembered.
However, her existence remained forever in Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and that prosperous and glorious era. She was a witness to that era and an unfortunate woman of that era. Her story has become a good story in history, making people reflect on the impermanence of fate and the fragility of life.
Although the story of Princess Wei Chang may have been drowned in the long river of history, her existence still shines in our hearts. She is a microcosm of that era, and her experiences make us think about the value and meaning of life.