Previously, we told the story of Bao Si (褒姒), a fatal beauty in Chinese history. Today, let's talk about another figure, Xia Ji(夏姬). Although less famous than Bao Si, Xia Ji was considered more enchanting and her story is even more complex.
Enter the world of Xia Ji, arguably the most fatal woman in Chinese history, whose beauty left kingdoms in ruins and powerful men ensnared in her wake. From the mysterious death of her half-brother to the downfall of her lovers and the collapse of two states, Xia Ji wielded a deadly charm that changed the course of history. Was she simply caught in the ambitions of others, or was her allure a force that no one could resist?
Bao Si's story:
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00:00 Introduction to Xia Ji's Story
00:13 Xia Ji's Early Life and Marriage
01:15 Xia Ji's Influence and Relationships
02:23 Aftermath and Chu's Attack on Chen
03:01 Chu Zhuang Wang's Decision and Wu Chen's Warning
03:24 Wu Chen and Xia Ji's Escape
04:07 Wu's Attack on Chu and Gong Zi Ce's Downfall
05:02 Xia Ji's Final Years and Legacy