None of the women in the capital dared to marry Prince Jin, because four of his princess consorts had died before him. At a banquet, everyone mocked Prince Jin for bringing death to his wives, but Liu Weixi stepped forward, planted her hands on her hips, and shouted, “I’m willing to marry Prince Jin!” ...
Later, after Prince Jin ascended the throne, ministers tried to force their daughters on him. The emperor hurriedly refused in alarm. “No, no! The empress won’t let me take any more consorts.” When Liu Weixi found out, she personally led a group of people...
