The 78-year-old prime minister was sent away because of the "bedwetting" of a maid who warmed her feet, which seemed to be an ordinary scene, but wrote an unusual historical legend. What is her identity, and how did she reverse her fate in the trivial matter of "bedwetting", and finally achieved the fate of the Queen Mother?
Webster was born into a humble family. In order to make a living, she had to become a maid in Su Song's mansion. Life here was dull and boring, and she served the old prime minister day after day, occasionally sighing in her heart: Is this all there is to my life? Until one day, an unexpected "bedwetting incident" completely rewrote the trajectory of her fate-
It was a silent late night, and Merriam-Webster, who had just fallen asleep, was suddenly awakened by a feeling of irritability, and she realized that she needed to go to the toilet. However, the new maid knew that she could not leave her post without permission at this moment. All these scruples made her even more restless, and eventually she could not bear it anymore, causing her incontinence to stain the bed net. Su Song, who rushed to hear the sound, saw Wei Shi in embarrassment, she was ashamed, so she had to lower her head to avoid her husband's eyes. It was expected that the old prime minister would be furious, scolding her and even driving her out of the mansion.
However, she was greeted by an unexpected whisper, and the elderly Su Song looked at the face of the maid in front of her, revealing an expression of appreciation. He found that the young Webster was unusual, with a bright and moving appearance and a dusty temperament. After a turn of thought, Prime Minister Su made a bold decision - immediately sent someone to send Wei to the Beijing draft.
Webster never imagined that her ordinary and embarrassing night would turn her fate around. Since then, she has started her magnificent life.
Due to her outstanding appearance, Webster was soon selected for the court and became the maid of Duan Wang Zhao Ji (later Huizong of the Song Dynasty). Life in Duanwangfu was colorful, and she got to know Qiao, who was also a maid. The two are like-minded and have formed a deep sisterhood.
They would dress up and whisper their thoughts; will laugh and scold while strolling in the courtyard, competing for the good flowers in the garden; Whenever the palace was boring and dull, the two would joke with each other. As long as they are free, they will meet by the Taiye Pond to see the red apricot weeping branches and green willows, so as to comfort the heart of homesickness.
The two supported each other and faced the difficulties and challenges of court life together. With Qiao's company, Webster gradually adapted to the days of living in the deep palace, and at the same time bloomed his brilliance little by little.
A few years later, Duan Wang Zhao Ji ascended the throne as emperor for Song Huizong. Wei was favored into the palace with his outstanding talent and became a concubine. In the winter of 1123, she gave birth to Zhao Gou, named Shen Xianyi, which means the image of national peace and security.
However, Zhao Gou was only the ninth son of Huizong, and the mother and son were nothing more than ants in the royal family. But in Concubine Wei's opinion, Zhao Gou is the most important treasure in her heart, and during this period, she almost put all her mind on how to raise her children.
Through her rich experience and connections in the harem, Concubine Wei took good care of Zhao Chengchang, and at the same time used a gentle and resolute attitude to protect her son's rights and interests among his brothers. She is determined to cultivate Zhao Gou into a generation of Ming Jun. Five years later, a terrible natural disaster befell the mother and son.
In 1127, the Jin soldiers destroyed the Northern Song Dynasty. The 17-year-old Zhao Gou escaped from the capital under the protection of the palace people and became the only imperial heir of the Song court in the south. And Concubine Wei and the hundred officials were captured to Jin and became prisoners.
After trekking to the Kingdom of Jin, Concubine Wei and others were forced to go to the Aguta Temple in an extremely humiliating "sheep ceremony". Everyone was stripped naked, whipped on their backs, and could only stagger forward like a flock of sheep. This ceremony is extremely insulting to their dignity. After that, he was thrown into a dark and damp prison. During this period, many people chose to commit suicide, but Concubine Wei persevered in despair, believing that there would always be a day when she would reunite with her son.
Later, Concubine Wei was sent by Jin Bing to the so-called "laundry house", which was actually Jin Bing's private harem. Here, she was favored by a general of the Jin Kingdom and forcibly accepted as a concubine. Day after day of defilement and **, her heart almost collapsed. After that, she also gave birth to a child for Kim. This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
Life in the Kingdom of Jin was a living hell for Concubine Wei. She wanted to end her life many times, but at every critical moment, she would think of Zhao Gou who was far away, which became the only motivation for her to persevere. Finally, Jin Ren agreed to let her return to the Southern Song Dynasty to reunite with her family, and she was ecstatic. Even though she had to endure the taint of the Jin soldiers on the way back to China, she was still full of hope to return to her homeland.
In 1142, Wei set foot on the land of the Southern Song Dynasty, and she saw that her son Zhao Gou had inherited the throne. Now she no longer has the appearance of the past, but has a yellow face and thin muscles, and is full of white hair. However, none of this is important in Zhao Gou's eyes. He just embraced this mother who was forever beautiful in his heart with great joy.
In order to settle his biological mother, Zhao Gou respected Wei as the queen mother. During the more than ten years in the Southern Song Dynasty, she lived a peaceful and happy life, surrounded by her children. She became the most important pillar of her son Zhao Gou, assisting the government with a gentle and wise attitude, and helping Zhao Gou consolidate the foundation of the Southern Song Dynasty.
However, the good times did not last long, and in 1159, Empress Dowager Wei died at the age of eighty. Before she died, she only hoped that her son could govern the country well, which also became her entrustment after her death. In the end, Zhao Gou posthumously honored her as Empress Hyunren.
Editor: Search for a picture in February**Dynamic Incentive Plan
Merriam-Webster's legendary and bumpy life trajectory reflects the epitome of the turbulent and changeable era. From an inconspicuous little maid, she went through hardships and ups and downs, and finally became a strong backing for her son. Merriam-Webster's story brings us not only admiration for a struggler with destiny, but also her never-give-up and perseverance in life.
What we can learn from us is not only her strong perseverance to rise from humility, but also her never giving up on herself and her ideals in the face of the blow of fate. We should also be like Merriam-Webster, keep a positive heart, cherish every good part of life, no matter where fate takes us.
Webster may have experienced ups and downs, but she was not crushed by life, but with her unyielding will and positive attitude, she created her own legend. Her story shows us that no matter how twists and turns life throws, with courage and faith, we can overcome all obstacles.