Lüzhu ( zh, t=綠珠, s=绿珠, p=Lǜ zhū; ; died 300) also called Liang, was an Ancient Chinese

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, dancer and music teacher. She was bought by

Shi Chong Shi Chong () (249–300), courtesy name Jilun (季倫), was a Chinese politician of the Western Jin Dynasty. He was a son of situ Shi Bao (石苞). He was known for his luxurious lifestyle. Biography Shi Chong was the sixth son of situ Shi B ...

(249–300), an official of

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, and was his concubine. She became famous for her artistry and beauty, as she entertained his guests as a courtesan and dancer. She also composed music, and made poetry into songs by composing music for it. The famous composition ''Aonao qu'' has been attributed to both her as well as to Shi Chong. When a high official from the Imperial court -Shi Chong's rival, Sung Xiu - demanded to buy her, Shi Chong refused to sell. Shi Chong was then arrested and ordered to commit suicide, upon which Lüzhu herself committed suicide. Lüzhu is depicted in the

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(無雙譜, Table of Peerless Heroes) by Jin Guliang.

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(Chinese language
Lüzhu
on the site of

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