Lady Qiong was a Chinese noblewoman from the late Eastern Han dynasty. She was the wife of Guo Si, who ruled de facto China with Li Jue after Dong Zhuo's death. She is best-known for participating in a conspiracy to separate Guo Si and Li Jue, triggering infighting between the two that led to their downfall. [1][2][3]
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In the 14th century historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which romanticizes previous events and during the Three Kingdoms period of China, introduces Lady Qiong in Chapter 13.
References
- ↑ "Romance of Three Kingdoms - by Luo Guanzhong - Chapter 13". anthony.sogang.ac.kr. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ↑ Luo, Guanzhong (2004). Three Kingdoms, A Historical Novel: Complete and Unabridged. Translated by Roberts, Moss. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-22478-0.
- ↑ "Guo Si - Comprehensive Romance of the Three Kingdoms Biography". kongming.net. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
Sources
- Chen, Shou (3rd century). Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi).
- Fan, Ye (5th century). Book of the Later Han (Houhanshu).
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