During the Song Dynasty, an unusual baby girl was born. She was born without crying or fussing, and was surprisingly quiet and well-behaved. However, this seemingly beautiful beginning has a hidden mystery. When her father, Wang Yin, took her to the temple to pray for blessings, a respected monk suddenly became angry when he saw her and said something incomprehensible: "You shouldn't come!" This sentence seems to foreshadow the extraordinary fate of this baby girl. She was the famous prostitute Li Shishi, who was inextricably linked to Huizong of the Song Dynasty and was considered by many to be the disaster that led to the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty. But what is the truth of history? What is the story of this baby girl who shouldn't have come?
Well-behaved baby girl has a bad fate
At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, in the bustling Bianjing City, a special baby girl fell to the ground. This baby girl was the world-famous Master Li, and her birth brought joy and sorrow to the family.
The mother of the baby girl died due to difficult childbirth, leaving Wang Yin to raise the newborn child alone. Faced with the departure of his wife, Wang Yin did not resent this daughter, but loved her even more. He named his daughter Wang Shishi, hoping that she would be like her name and become an outstanding person.
Wang Yin is the owner of a dyeing workshop and is busy with business on weekdays. But since the birth of his daughter, he has put most of his energy into taking care of her. He feeds and changes diapers himself, and does everything himself.
However, as time passed, Wang Yin discovered a strange thing. His daughter has never cried since she was born. This discovery made Wang Yin both happy and worried.
A baby who doesn't cry or make a fuss was abnormal in the eyes of the society at the time. Wang Yin began to ask around if it was any kind of illness. He visited the famous doctors in the city, but none of them could give a reasonable explanation.
Some doctors say it's a blessing, while others say it's a bad omen. Wang Yin became more and more uneasy, for fear that his daughter would have some hidden illness. He started his business in a dyeing mill and devoted himself to taking care of his daughter.
Wang Yin took his daughter to visit clinics large and small in Bianjing. He even spared no expense to invite a well-known doctor for consultation. However, these so-called famous doctors were also helpless in the face of Master Wang's situation.
Someone suggested that Wang Yin take his daughter to the temple to pray for blessings. In ancient times, temples were not only religious sites, but also places for people to seek medical treatment. With the mentality of giving it a try, Wang Yin decided to take his daughter to the most famous temple in the city.
The temple is full of incense, and countless devotees come every day to pray for blessings. Wang Yin hugged his daughter and stepped into the temple gate with apprehension. As soon as he entered the door, Master Wang, who had been quiet, suddenly burst into tears.
This sudden cry alarmed the monks in the temple. A highly respected monk came when he heard the voice, and when he saw Master Wang, his face showed an expression of shock and anger. The senior monk said to Master Wang that made Wang Yin puzzled: "This is not the place you should come!" "
Wang Yin thought that his daughter's cry disturbed the tranquility of the temple, and hurriedly apologized to the monk. However, the monk's expression became more and more serious, and he seemed to see something terrible. There seemed to be a deep meaning in the monk's words, but Wang Yin didn't think much about it at the time.
This trip to the temple not only did not solve the problem, but left Wang Yin with more doubts. He hurried out of the temple with his daughter, his heart full of unease.
After returning home, Master Wang returned to his former quietness. Wang Yin looked at her daughter with mixed feelings in her heart. He didn't know what the monk's words meant, and he didn't know what his daughter's future would hold.
As time passed, Master Wang gradually grew up. Not only is she well-behaved, but she also gets more and more beautiful the longer she grows. Wang Yin watched her daughter stand slim, and her heart was both relieved and worried.
In order to give her daughter a better life, Wang Yin began to work hard. He revitalized the dyeing business, but the long-term fatigue also made his health deteriorate.
When Wang Shishi was fourteen years old, Wang Yin became ill due to overwork and died. Having lost his father's protection, Wang Shishi had to face the cruel reality. She had to change her name to Li Shishi and enter the Qinglou to make a living.
This baby girl, who was not supposed to come, finally embarked on an unusual life path. A new chapter in her story has begun.
Well-behaved baby girl causes strange things
Wang Yin took his daughter Wang Shishi to the most prestigious temple in Bianjing. This temple is full of incense, and the daily pilgrims are like clouds, and it is a holy place for seeking medical advice.
Wang Yin stepped into the temple gate with trepidation. As soon as he entered the door, Master Wang, who had been quiet, suddenly burst into tears.
This sudden cry alarmed the monks in the temple. Wang Yin hurriedly coaxed her daughter, but she couldn't stop her crying.
An elderly monk came when he heard the voice, his long eyebrows drooping, and his eyes were bright. When the senior monk saw Master Wang, his face showed an expression of shock and anger.
The senior monk said to Master Wang that made Wang Yin puzzled: "This is not the place you should come!" When Wang Yin heard this, he thought that his daughter's cry had disturbed the tranquility of the temple, and hurriedly apologized to the monk.
However, the monk's expression became more and more serious, and he seemed to see something terrible. The monk's gaze scanned back and forth over Master Wang, as if he was looking at something that shouldn't exist.
Seeing this, Wang Yin became even more flustered. He cautiously asked, "Master, is there anything wrong with the little girl?" The monk did not answer directly, but fell into deep thought.
The other monks in the temple were also attracted by this scene and gathered around. They looked at the crying Master Wang and talked about it.
Some say it's a bad omen, some say it's a Buddha apparition. Wang Yin stood in the crowd, feeling at a loss.
The monk was silent for a long time, and finally spoke. He said, "This child has no connection with the Buddha, she shouldn't have come here." After Wang Yin heard this, he was even more confused.
He didn't understand why a high monk would say such a thing. In his opinion, his daughter is just an ordinary baby, why does it cause such a big reaction?
The monk seemed to see Wang Yin's confusion, and he sighed and said, "This child is destined to experience calamity, and the Buddha will not be able to shelter her. These words made Wang Yin's heart cold.
He didn't know if the monk could really predict the future, but such a prophecy undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on him. Wang Yin hugged the daughter in his arms tightly, not knowing what to do.
Seeing this, the senior monk added: "But everyone has their own fate, and the Buddha is merciful, perhaps her calamity is also a test." This sentence gave Wang Yin a glimmer of hope.
However, the monk's next words made Wang Yin fall into deep worry. The high monk said: "This child will cause huge waves in the future, and it may affect the fate of the entire imperial court. "
After hearing this, Wang Yin couldn't help but gasp. He couldn't believe that his daughter would have so much influence. The monk's prophecy made him both frightened and proud.
The senior monk finally said to Wang Yin: "Take her away and raise her well." As for the future, it depends on her own creation. After speaking, the senior monk turned around and left, leaving Wang Yin with a blank face.
Wang Yin hugged Master Wang, who had stopped crying, and hurriedly left the temple. His heart was full of questions and uneasiness. This trip to the temple not only did not solve the problem, but left him with more doubts.
On the way home, Wang Yin kept thinking about the words of the monk. He didn't know whether to believe the prophecies or not, but the monk's words did make him more worried about his daughter's future.
Wang Yin decided to raise her daughter more carefully in the future. He secretly made up his mind to do his best to create a better future for his daughter.
However, fate seems to have arranged everything long ago. Despite Wang Yin's best efforts, he could not change the trajectory of his daughter's fate. The prophecy of the monk was finally fulfilled step by step.
Many years later, when Master Li became a famous prostitute and had an entanglement with Song Huizong, people remembered the prophecy of the high monk. The baby girl who shouldn't have come finally embarked on an extraordinary path.
The girl entered the Qinglou and her talent was amazing
Master Wang, the girl who once amazed the monks, has now grown into a slim girl. Her beauty is like a blooming peony, which amazed the entire Bianjing City.
However, fate does not seem to favor this beautiful girl. When she was 14 years old, her father Wang Yin died of illness due to overwork.
Having lost his father's protection, Wang Shishi had to face the cruel reality. Her family's savings are limited and she is unable to continue to make ends meet. In this era of low status of women, the future of an orphan girl can be imagined.
In desperation, Wang Shishi changed his name to Li Shishi and stepped into the gate of the Qinglou. This decision was undoubtedly a huge turning point for her. From then on, she is no longer the simple girl, but has to learn to survive in this complex world.
Master Li entered the most prestigious green building in Bianjing City, the Drunken Immortal Building. It is not only a place for pleasure, but also a place for literati and scholars. The old bustard of the Drunken Immortal Building took a fancy to Master Li's beauty and decided to train her well.
The old bustard arranged for Master Li to learn various talents. Poetry and songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, all must be proficient. Master Li is gifted and intelligent, and he is a good learner. Her dexterous hands seem to have magical powers, whether they are playing the harp or painting, they can make people admire.
Master Li's singing voice is even more unique. Her singing voice is sometimes melodious and sometimes high-pitched and passionate, as if it can touch the deepest emotions in people's hearts. Whenever she opened her mouth to sing, the entire Drunken Immortal Building would fall silent, and everyone was immersed in her singing.
In addition to his talents, Master Li also learned how to socialize with people. Her bright eyes seem to be able to see through people's hearts, and no matter what kind of guests she faces, she can always say things that make the other person's heart flutter.
Soon, Master Li became the top brand of the Drunken Immortal Building. Her fame spread throughout Bianjing, and countless dignitaries came here just to see her.
However, Master Li is not content to just be a vase to be admired. She began to read a lot of books and dabbled in all kinds of knowledge. From history to politics, from literature to philosophy, she has her own unique opinions.
Master Li's talent soon attracted the attention of the literati. They were amazed that this Qinglou woman had such profound knowledge. For a time, talking about poetry with Master Li became a fashion among the literati.
Once, a famous writer came to the Drunken Immortal Tower. He originally wanted to test Master Li's knowledge, but he didn't expect that the two would talk for three days and three nights. In the end, the writer had to admit that Master Li's talent had surpassed that of many men.
Master Li's fame grew, and even spread to the palace. When Song Huizong heard that there was such a talented woman, he was also curious. He sent someone to secretly inquire about Master Li's situation, and every detail he learned amazed him.
Song Huizong was a merry and talented man, and he admired Master Li's talent and beauty very much. He decided to go to the Drunken Immortal Tower in person to meet this talented girl who moved the capital.
When Song Huizong came to the Drunken Immortal Tower in disguise, Master Li was playing a guqin. The sound of her piano is like a spring tinkling, like an empty valley orchid, which makes people intoxicated.
Song Huizong stood at the door and quietly finished listening to the whole song. When Master Li raised his head, the eyes of the two met in the air. At that moment, it was as if something had quietly taken root in the hearts of the two.
Song Huizong stepped forward and talked with Master Li. The two talked about national events from poetry and songs, and talked about life philosophy from mountains and rivers. Master Li's talent and insight surprised Song Huizong, and he felt that he had finally met his soulmate.
This encounter became another turning point in Master Li's fate. Since then, Song Huizong often came to the Drunken Immortal Tower, just to see Master Li. The relationship between the two has become more and more intimate, and gradually transcends the difference between monarchs and ministers.
With his talent and charm, Master Li has changed from a woman in a green house to a person who can talk to the emperor on an equal footing. Her presence began to affect the direction of the entire imperial court. The prophecy of that high monk seems to be being fulfilled step by step.
The beauty entered the palace and the state affairs made waves
The relationship between Master Li and Song Huizong became closer and closer, and finally one day, Song Huizong decided to admit her to the palace. This decision caused an uproar in both the government and the opposition.
Many ministers were extremely dissatisfied with this matter, believing that the entry of a woman from a green house into the palace was an insult to the royal majesty. But Song Huizong didn't think so, and he even built a special courtyard for Master Li in the palace, named "Drunken Immortal Building", which has the same name as the Qinglou where she used to be.
After Master Li entered the palace, he was not just a beauty who pleased the emperor as everyone thought. With her intelligence, she quickly gained a firm foothold in the palace. Song Huizong often discussed court politics with her, and even consulted her when making important decisions.
At one time, the imperial court was debating whether to use troops against Western Xia. Most of the ministers advocated sending troops, believing that they could defeat Western Xia in one fell swoop and expand the territory of the Song dynasty. Song Huizong was also inclined to this opinion, but he still wanted to hear Master Li's opinion.
After hearing this, Master Li analyzed unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, although Western Xia is small, the terrain is dangerous, and if our army rashly attacks, I am afraid that it will be in trouble. Moreover, the current treasury of our DPRK is empty and the people's livelihood is withering, so it is really not appropriate to start another war. Wouldn't it be better to recuperate and recuperate first, and then Tuxixia when the national strength is strong? "
Song Huizong agreed with it and immediately decided to give up the plan to send troops. This decision displeased many of the ministers of the main battle faction, but it turned out that Li Shishi's suggestion did indeed avoid a possible military defeat.
Since then, Master Li's influence in the court has increased. She not only participates in the decision-making of national events, but also often recommends talents for Song Huizong. There are many capable and good generals, all of whom were reused under the recommendation of Master Li.
However, the rise of Master Li also caused jealousy and resentment among many people. Some conservative ministers believed that it was against the law of etiquette to allow a woman to participate in the government. They secretly joined forces and wanted to get rid of Master Li.
These ministers began to spread rumors in the court that Master Li had colluded with foreign enemies in an attempt to subvert the court. They also called in some so-called "witnesses" who claimed to have witnessed a secret meeting between Master Li and the envoys of the enemy countries.
In the face of these accusations, Master Li did not panic. She stood calmly in the court and refuted these ridiculous accusations one by one. Her defense was like a jewel, not only refuting the rumors of the other side, but also exposing the conspiracy of these ministers.
After listening to Master Li's defense, Song Huizong was furious. He immediately ordered that the ministers who spread rumors and cause trouble should be severely punished. This incident not only did not shake Master Li's status, but made her influence in the palace even higher.
However, Master Li did not become complacent because of this. She knows very well that her status comes from the emperor's favor, and once she loses this favor, she will immediately fall into the abyss. Therefore, she is more cautious and always vigilant against various undercurrents in the palace.
Master Li began to cultivate his own power. She used her talent and charisma to attract a group of young officials. Many of these officials later became mainstays of the imperial court.
At the same time, Master Li has not forgotten his origins. She often funded the help of the down-and-out literati, and even established a school in Bianjing City to take in talented teenagers from poor families.
These actions made Master Li's reputation among the people more and more high. Many people praised her as a "virtuous helper", believing that with her assistance by Song Huizong's side, the Song Dynasty would definitely prosper the country.
However, the wheels of history did not move forward as expected. The Jin soldiers went south, and the Song Dynasty faced an unprecedented crisis. At this critical moment, Master Li once again exerted her talents.
She suggested that Song Huizong immediately send an envoy to negotiate peace with the Jin state, and at the same time strengthen the border defense to buy time to strengthen the national strength. Song Huizong took her advice, and sure enough, the pressure of the war was relieved in a short time.
However, the peace did not last long. The Jin soldiers marched south again, and this time, they pointed directly at Bianjing. In the face of such a crisis, Song Huizong seemed at a loss.
At this critical moment, Master Li stepped forward. She advised Song Huizong to move south immediately to preserve the vitality of the country. Although this advice was humiliating to many, it was really the wisest choice in the circumstances of the time.
In this way, at the suggestion of Master Li, Song Huizong began preparations for moving south. However, fate always seems to like to joke. Just as he was preparing to move south, Master Li suddenly fell seriously ill.