The Tragic Death of Yang Guifei
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The Most Beautiful Woman in China
Yang Guifei was a legendary beauty in ancient China. She was one of the Four Beauties, a group of women whose stunning looks have been admired for centuries. Yang was born in the Tang dynasty, around 719 AD, and was the daughter of a nobleman. She caught the eye of the Emperor Xuanzong, who was so smitten with her that he made her his concubine. Yang's beauty was described as extraordinary, with delicate features, long hair, and a graceful figure. She was loved by the emperor and many others, and her influence grew as a result.
The Rebellion and the Flight
However, Yang Guifei's beauty and power aroused resentment and jealousy among the court officials, who saw her as a threat. In 755 AD, a rebellion broke out led by the general An Lushan, who attacked the capital and threatened to depose the emperor. The emperor and Yang Guifei fled the city, but they were eventually trapped and besieged in a place called Mawei Villa. It was here that tragedy struck.
The Tragic End
As the situation became more desperate, the emperor's advisors urged him to abandon Yang Guifei in order to appease the rebels. Despite his love for her, the emperor reluctantly agreed, and Yang was strangled to death by one of his trusted officials, in order to prevent her from being captured by the rebels. The emperor was heartbroken and inconsolable. He was later forced to abdicate and lived his remaining years in exile, mourning the loss of his beloved Yang Guifei.
