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Li Ji骊姬
Beloved concubine of Duke Xian, mother of Xiqi, plotted to seize the succession.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 8
- RELATION RECORDS
- 11
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Li Ji, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 3 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Xian of Jin—Li Jifavor
Li JiisXi Qi’s mother
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
2 figures · 2 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Xian of Jin→Li Jifavor
Li Ji→Xun Xiconfer title
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 6 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Li Ji→Shenshengframe
Li Ji→Duke Wen of Jinslander
Crown Prince Shensheng→Li Jiframed
Li Ji→Yiwuslander
Li Ke→Li Jikill
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Daughter of the Li Rong, beloved concubine of Duke Xian of Jin, mother of Xiqi. As the favored concubine of Duke Xian of Jin, she slandered and harmed Crown Prince Shensheng.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Beloved concubine of Duke Xian, mother of Xiqi, plotted to seize the succession. As the favored concubine of Duke Xian of Jin, she schemed to frame Crown Prince Shensheng. As the favored concubine of Duke Xian of Jin, she schemed to frame Crown Prince Shensheng.
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- Literature / legend5 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
5 relations9 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Jin→ favor →Li Ji
- Duke Xian of Jin→ favor →Li Ji
- Li Ji→ frame →Shensheng
- Li Ji→ confer title →Xun Xi
Verified original text · 9
话说晋献公内蛊于骊姬
favor · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25
骊姬坐于足
spouse · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history4 profile notes
Discourses of the States
6 relations8 verified quotations- Li Ji→ slander →Duke Wen of Jin
- Li Ji→ concubine →Duke Xian of Jin
- Li Ji→ frame →Shensheng
- Li Ji→ slander →Yiwu
Verified original text · 8
又谮二公子曰
slander · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
骊姬生奚齐，其娣生卓子。
concubine · Discourses of the States, 晋语一
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
3 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Jin→ favor →Li Ji
- Li Ji→ frame →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Crown Prince Shensheng→ framed →Li Ji
Verified original text · 4
得骊姬、骊姬弟，倶爱幸之。
favor · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
骊姬使人置毒药胙中。
frame · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
5 relations6 verified quotations- Li Ji→ slander →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Xian of Jin→ favor →Li Ji
- Li Ji→ frame →Shensheng
- Li Ji→ slander →Yiwu
Verified original text · 6
姬遂谮二公子曰：“皆知之。”
谮言 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
骊戎男女以骊姬
accept · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
- slanderLi Ji → Duke Wen of JinlitDiscourses of the States, 晋语二Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
Original text (2)
又谮二公子曰
姬遂谮二公子曰：“皆知之。”
Original relation: 谮言 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
- favor← Duke Xian of Jin → Li Jihist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
Original text (6)
话说晋献公内蛊于骊姬
骊姬坐于足
Original relation: spouse · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
得骊姬、骊姬弟，倶爱幸之。
骊戎男女以骊姬
Original relation: accept · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9
晋献公欲以骊姬为夫人
Original relation: 欲立夫人 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
姬谓大子曰：“君梦齐姜，必速祭之！”
Original text (2)
骊姬生奚齐，其娣生卓子。
骊姬谓公曰
Original text (1)
- frameLi Ji → ShenshenglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Discourses of the States, 晋语一Discourses of the States, 晋语二Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
Original text (5)
骊姬果夜半而泣，献公惊问其故
骊姬以鸩入酒
优施教骊姬谮申生
骊姬谮杀太子申生
Original relation: calumny kill · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
姬泣曰：“贼由大子。”
Original text (2)
又谮二公子曰
姬遂谮二公子曰：“皆知之。”
Original relation: 谮言 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
Original text (1)
于是杀奚齐、卓子及骊姬
Original text (1)
Original text (2)
骊姬使人置毒药胙中。
骊姬谗之
Original relation: slander harm · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
Original text (1)
太子闻之，奔新城。
- mother-sonLi Ji → Xi QilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28Discourses of the States, 晋语一Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9
Original text (6)
奚齐卓子之傅
骊姬抱奚齐以授荀息
骊姬急使人止之曰……君柩在殡，大夫独不念乎？且奚齐虽死，尚有卓子在
生奚齐
骊姬生奚齐
归，生奚齐