Yang Guifei was sent out of the palace twice, how did she come back afterwards? Below, the History Encyclopedia editor will bring you a detailed article introduction.
The love story between Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei has been talked about by people since ancient times. It is often said that Emperor Xuanzong’s obsession with Yang Yuhuan’s beauty led to the rebellion of An Lushan. There have always been many stories about them, and the author will not introduce them. This article will only talk about how the emperor and his consort had two disagreements.
In ancient Chinese history, for emperors who were esteemed as emperors, most emperors did not have love because they did not need love. Any emperor had concubines from three palaces and six courtyards, and he could freely choose concubines.
However, for Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, it may be an exception. Quarrels and conflicts between spouses are common, and as the emperor, he is no exception. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang once had two conflicts with Yang Guifei, and as a result, Yang Guifei was sent out of the palace twice. If you don’t know this little story between them, please continue reading.
The first time Yang Guifei left the palace was in the fifth year of Tianbao (746 AD), less than a year after she was conferred the title of Guifei Empress. She was sent out of the palace by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang due to her jealousy and ferocity, which means that Yang Guifei was jealous and violent.
There is a brief record of Yang Guifei’s departure from the palace in the biography of Yang Guifei in the Old Book of Tang. Perhaps it was Yang Guifei’s confrontational words towards Emperor Xuanzong of Tang that caused his displeasure, so he sent Yang Guifei to her cousin Yang Qian’s house. Due to the death of Yang Guifei’s parents, according to traditional Chinese belief, the eldest brother is considered the father, so Yang Guifei was sent to Yang Qian’s home in Chongrenfang.
Interestingly, when Yang Guifei was sent out of the palace, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang appeared restless, irritable, and didn’t even eat lunch. He even frequently hit the attendants around him, which shows how bad his mood was.
Finally, the eunuch Gao Lishi, who had been serving Li Longji since he became the crown prince, figured out Tang Xuanzong’s psychology and came up with a way to make the emperor not lose face while also easing the relationship between the two sides.
Gao Lishi suggested that the emperor deliver the things that the noble consort usually uses to Yang Qian’s residence. Tang Xuanzong immediately decided to send some food over. After the utensils and food were delivered to Yang Qian’s house, Gao Lishi requested the emperor to bring Yang Guifei back to the palace. This was in the hands of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Xuanzong felt embarrassed to issue an edict to take Yang Guifei back, but Gao Lishi requested and agreed accordingly. That night, he took Yang Guifei back to the palace.
Four years later, in February of the ninth year of Tianbao (750 AD), Emperor Xuanzong of Tang once again sent Yang Guifei back to Yang Qian’s home, citing the reason of “disobeying orders”. As for what this’ disobedience ‘specifically refers to, later generations do not know.
And this time, Yang Guifei was sent back to the Yang family, which made several of Yang’s brothers anxious. If Emperor Xuanzong of Tang did not summon Yang Guifei back to the palace again, the status and wealth of the Yang family would instantly disappear.
In the end, it was Yang Guozhong and the famous cruel official Ji Wen during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang who came up with a plan. Ji Wen opened his joints and reported to Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, saying, “The woman’s intelligence is not far away, and she has a rebellious spirit. However, the noble consort has long been grateful for her care. How could she cherish a place in the palace and let her be slaughtered? How could she endure humiliation outside
Ji Wen’s words were a provocation. He knew that Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was not really angry with Yang Guifei, but only wanted to punish her stubborn personality. Sure enough, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang became excited after hearing Jiwen’s memorial and stopped eating. He immediately dispatched eunuch Zhang Taoguang to send imperial meals to appease Yang Guifei.
Unexpectedly, this time Yang Guifei also felt guilty and felt sorry for Tang Xuanzong. She cut off a strand of hair and asked Zhang Taoguang to bring it back to Tang Xuanzong to express her regret. When Emperor Xuanzong of Tang saw Yang Guifei’s green silk, he was greatly shocked and immediately sent Gao Lishi to bring Yang Guifei back to the palace.
