Minh Hieu Tong - Chinese Emperor famous for his love, only one wife in his whole life, no "5 wives and 7 concubines"

Minh Hieu Tong was the 10th king of the Ming dynasty; he is considered one of the "different" Emperors. He is famous for being a filial king to his parents and a very loyal man to his wife.

One of the "privileges" of the Emperor in feudal China was a harem full of concubines.

According to ancient documents recorded in history books, during the Tang Dynasty, King Huyen Tong (685-762) had 24 concubines. Next, the harem of King Khang Hi (1654-1722) during the Qing Dynasty had 67 concubines. During Emperor Qianlong's reign (1711-1799), there were 41 concubines.

But King Minh Hieu Tong Chu Huu Duong (1470-1505) is considered by historical experts to be a very special Emperor. Ming Xiaozong was the 10th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He reigned for 18 years, taking the reign name Hoang Tri, so he was also called Emperor Hoang Tri.

Historians have noted that during this period, Emperor Hongzhi was one of the Emperors who deserved much praise from the Ming Dynasty. He was even compared to Minh Thanh To.

Under the reign of Minh Hieu Tong, the Ming dynasty during that period had a stable and prosperous economy. He also dismissed many corrupt officials and abusive eunuchs, reformed politics, and respected talented people, helping Dai Minh become more prosperous.

In terms of personal life, Emperor Hoang Tri's views were very different from many previous kings. He was a "unique" king in feudal Chinese history when he lived his whole life faithful to only one wife, Queen Truong Thi. When holding court, many high-ranking mandarins asked the king for more concubines, but he all refused.

In the Ming Thuc Luc - An authentic record of the Ming Dynasty Emperors, there are stories about the close relationship between Minh Hieu Tong and his wife.

When he was still the Crown Prince, he married Thi Truong to become the Crown Princess. From that moment until he ascended the throne and throughout the time he sat on the throne, he did not have another woman.

According to historical records, Truong Thi is the person who has accompanied the Emperor since she was a child. They are a true childhood couple. Queen Truong Thi is a cheerful, vibrant and very lovely person.

Since he was a Prince, Minh Hieu Tong has had many psychological problems, but Truong Thi has accompanied him through the unstable period. Therefore, they gradually developed love and came together very naturally.

In Chinese history, Emperors and Empresses of different dynasties could not live in the same place. During the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor lived in Qianqing Palace, and the Empress lived in Kunzhi Palace. Every night after the Emperor finishes his pilgrimage, someone will take the Queen back to her palace. However, Chu Huu Duong is different. Normally, he and Queen Truong Thi live like other normal couples.

One time, Queen Truong had a swollen mouth. Emperor Hoang Tri personally brought her water and gave her medicine. He didn't even dare to cough for fear of disturbing her rest. His actions with his wife were always as considerate and thoughtful as possible.

Truong Thi's family is also "thanked" because her daughter is a respected mother. The Emperor promoted the Empress's father. After his death, he was posthumously titled Xuong Quoc Cong.

As soon as Zhou Hau Chieu's first son was born, he was appointed Marquis and later became Crown Prince. The Queen's two younger brothers were also awarded the title of Marquess.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Queen's mother rarely visited the palace to visit her daughter. But in the life of Truong Thi. Her mother was allowed to go to the royal palace and play with her children and grandchildren like her own family. The Emperor even built a palace in the palace for his mother-in-law to conveniently visit his wife.

It is known that in front of the Emperor, Empress Truong freely calls herself "I" and not "concubine" like all other Empresses.

Truong Thi's family also did wrong things thanks to the King's tolerance. However, the Emperor loved whoever loved him all the way back and was extremely lenient. After all, this is also a rare "limitation" of this relationship.

It can be said that the couple Truong Hoang Hau and Minh Hieu Tong are a rare symbol of true love in the Royal Palace. They built a dream-like married life that few Emperors could follow.

Historians studying Minh Hieu Tong said that he was born in difficult circumstances. When she was pregnant with him, his mother Ky Phi was envied and envied by Van Phi (Ming Hien Tong's favored concubine).

Concubine Van sent someone to harm Concubine Ky. However, the palace maid assigned this task, out of pity for Concubine Ky and the baby in her womb, found a way to give mother and child a way to live.

After giving birth to her son, Concubine Ky had to raise him secretly in the cold palace. It was not until Minh Hieu Tong was 6 years old that he met his father, Emperor Minh Hien Tong, for the first time.

Later, when Minh Hieu Tong was established as Crown Prince, Van Quy Phi poisoned his food and invited him to dinner. Since childhood, because he lived in poverty and was told to be highly vigilant, Minh Hieu Tong did not eat anything. Thanks to that, he escaped death through this life.

Van Quy Phi understood that, if Minh Hieu Tong ascended the throne, the first person who would be destroyed would be himself. She begged Emperor Minh Hien Tong to depose the Crown Prince.

This time coincided with the Thai Son mountain earthquake. The officials in the royal court quickly submitted their petitions, telling the Emperor that this was a sign from heaven and earth that the Crown Prince could not be deposed. Thanks to that, Minh Hieu Tong once again escaped danger.

Witnessing the rivalry and jealousy of women in the harem became an indelible obsession, Minh Hieu Tong decided to stick with only one wife for the rest of his life, not adding any more concubines. He agreed to put aside pleasures to quell the "turbulence in the harem".

The emperor "offered a man to the queen", but it turned out to be intentional because he was infatuated with a young master. JLO21:17:11 19/12/2024What is surprising is that despite possessing three palaces and six courtyards, seventy-two concubines with the most beautiful women in the empire, many Chinese Emperors were homosexuals...