18 Facts About Wang Yuanji

Wang Yuanji was a Chinese noble lady, aristocrat and later empress dowager of the Jin dynasty, who lived in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

Wang Yuanji was the wife of Sima Zhao, a regent of Cao Wei.

Wang Yuanji became the empress dowager during the reign of her son Sima Yan, who ended the Wei regime and founded the Jin dynasty.

Wang Yuanji was posthumously honoured as "Empress Wenming" after her death.

Wang Yuanji is known for her wisdom, good moral character, contributions to the origin and stabilization of the Jin dynasty, and for predicting Zhong Hui's rebellion in 264.

Wang Yuanji was from Tan County, Donghai Commandery, which is present-day Tancheng County, Shandong.

Wang Yuanji would have at least three recorded younger brothers: Wang Xun, Wang Qian and Wang Kai.

When Wang Yuanji was eight years old, she already had a good memory and could recite the Confucian classics fluently.

Wang Yuanji possessed savoir faire and performed well when her parents allowed her to manage household chores.

When Wang Yuanji was 12, her grandfather died and she cried her heart out.

Wang Yuanji's father respected her even more after that incident and felt that she was indeed very special.

Wang Yuanji cried her heart out again when her father died.

Wang Yuanji managed the imperial harem well and maintained harmony among Sima Yan's consorts.

Wang Yuanji was admitted to the court yet sought to be simple and practical with conducting herself.

Wang Yuanji was buried at Chongyangling with her husband.

Wang Yuanji is first introduced as a playable character in the seventh instalment of Koei's Dynasty Warriors video game series.

Wang Yuanji has made her appearance as a playable character in both Warriors Orochi 3 and Warriors Orochi 4, as well as in Warriors All-Stars.

Wang Yuanji's personality is portrayed as calm, cool, and collected, with a slight tendency to punish people who are lazy and out of order.