Queen Daochang of Zhao

Queen Daochang of Zhao (Chinese: 趙悼倡后; pinyin: Zhào Dàochànghòu, died 228 BC), also known as Queen Mianchang of Zhao,[Chinese script needed] Lady Chang (倡姬; Chàngjī; 'Singing Lady'), or Queen Chang (倡后; Chànghòu; 'Singing Queen'), was the consort of King Daoxiang of Zhao.[1] She was the concubine of the king. She was the mother of King Youmiu, and given the title of Queen Dowager when he became king. She had an affair with a high official and accepted bribes, and has been described as a bad role model in traditional Chinese history writing.

  1. ^ Zhao Guo Shi Gao (Draft History of the Zhao State), Shen Changyun, Zhonghua Book Company, China.