Wang Qinghui (Chinese: 王清惠; 1264–1288) was a concubine of Emperor Duzong of the Chinese Song dynasty, who was also a skilled composer of poems and lyrics.[1] After the invasion of Lin'an by the newly proclaimed Yuan Empire in 1276, she was taken north to the Yuan capital of Dadu.[2] She composed her lyric to the tune of Manjianghong during the humiliating journey north. She also instructed the child emperor Gongdi in Confucian classics and Poetry.
Wang Qinghui | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1264 China |
| Died | 1288 China |
| Pen name | Wang Zhaoyi |
| Occupation | Concubine Poet |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Period | Song dynasty |
| Spouse | Emperor Duzong of Song |
While in the north she developed a friendship with her former court companion Wang Yuanliang. During this time she went by the nickname Wang Zhaoyi (王昭儀) (English: The Brilliant Companion). Yuanliang was released after twelve years, after which Wang Qinghui followed him south and adopted Daoism.
References
edit- ^ Thompson, John. "Rao Zongyi: An Historical Account of the Qin". Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ Lily Xiao Hong Lee (2014). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: Tang Through Ming, 618-1644. M.E. Sharpe. ISBN 978-0765643162.