Yang Guifei, a name that has been passed down from generation to generation, is a woman full of legends. Her beauty, talent, and tragic fate have become one of the most breathtaking stories in Chinese history. Today, let's walk into the world of Yang Guifei and explore her life.
Yang Guifei, formerly known as Yang Yuhuan, was born in a prominent family during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. Her father, Yang Xuanyan, was a famous general in the Tang Dynasty, and her mother was the daughter of Tang Taizong, so she lived in the palace since she was a child, receiving the best education and upbringing. Yang Guifei's beauty is like a flower, and her talent is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Her dancing is graceful, her singing is graceful, and her poetry is brilliant. Such a talented and beautiful woman has naturally attracted the attention of countless people.
Yang Guifei's beauty and talent did not make her smooth sailing in the court. Her husband Tang Xuanzong Li Longji was a womanizer who pampered countless palace maids and concubines. Although Yang Guifei has peerless beauty and extraordinary talent, her position has always been unstable. However, it was in this dangerous environment that Yang Guifei showed her wisdom and means.
Yang Guifei is good at observing words and feelings, and she knows how to show her gentleness and intelligence in front of the emperor. She not only cares about the emperor's health, but also relieves his worries and boredom. At a banquet, Tang Xuanzong specially invited Li Bai, a famous songwriter at that time, in order to present a song "Neon Clothes and Feather Dance" to Yang Guifei. However, Li Bai was unable to complete the piece because he was drunk. Seeing this, Yang Guifei immediately picked up the pipa and played "The Dance of Ni Clothes and Feathers". Her pipa skills were so superb that everyone present fell in love with her. Tang Xuanzong was even more ecstatic, and since then he has loved Yang Guifei even more.
Yang Guifei is also good at political skills, and she will skillfully use her identity and status to protect the interests of her family. With her efforts, the Yang family's status gradually rose and became one of the most prominent families at that time. However, it was this rise in power and status that led Yang Guifei's fate to tragedy.
After the outbreak of the Anshi Rebellion, the national fortunes of the Tang Dynasty were in jeopardy. Tang Xuanzong was forced to leave Chang'an City and take refuge in Shu. On the way, Yang Guifei begged Tang Xuanzong to kill her because she was afraid of war. However, Tang Xuanzong couldn't let go of this relationship, he agreed to Yang Guifei's request and gave her to die in Ma Weiyi.
Yang Guifei's death made Tang Xuanzong grief-stricken. In his days in Shudi, he often missed Yang Guifei's beauty and talent. In order to commemorate this beloved woman, Tang Xuanzong ordered the body of Yang Guifei to be buried in the Huaqing Palace, and built a mausoleum called "Taizhen" for her. The mausoleum has now become a major tourist attraction in Xi'an, attracting countless tourists.
Regarding the cause of Yang Guifei's death, there are many rumors in history. There is a theory that Yang Guifei was not given death by Tang Xuanzong, but fled to Japan. In Japan, she lived a peaceful life and eventually died of old age in a temple. Although there is no conclusive evidence for this statement, it is full of romance, and people can't help but sigh at the impermanence of fate and the helplessness of life.
The story of Yang Guifei is one of the most legendary love stories in Chinese history. Her beauty, talent, and tragic fate have become the subject of praise through the ages. However, as the ancients said: "Disaster in disguise", Yang Guifei's fate also makes us think: Is a woman's fate determined by her beauty and talent, or is it determined by the era and environment in which she lives? I am afraid there is no simple answer to this question.