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Hello and welcome to the history of China.

Episode 141, Childless Mother of the World.

When last we left off the main Childless Mother of the World

When last we left off the main narrative it was at the conclusion of the ever hapless Emperor Jun Zong's reign in 1022 and his burial alongside his precious heavenly texts, which the Book of Song could only conclude,

alas, how wise? Was it referring to the disposal of the texts or Junzon's decision to finally die.

Well, I'll leave that for you to decide.

In any case, we pick up with the enthronment of his heir and successor,

the Emperor Renzon, who would prove to be the Song Dynasty's longest-reaining monarch clocking in at 41 years on the throne.

Renzon was born as Jo showi, the sixth and youngest son of Junzon and one of his consorts called Lady Lee on May 30th, 101.

The familial drama would begin very early on for young Shoaí though, as at just three years

old he was claimed by the Empress Leo as her own son in 1014.

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