Li Zhu'er
Li Zhu'er (李豬兒) was a Khitan eunuch who served in the court of Emperor Longwu of Yan. He was a favourite of the Emperor's and was highly-trusted alongside Yan Zhuang, the palace secretariat.
Biography
Li Zhu'er was present during the Emperor's birthday celebration in the capital of Luoyang, where he and the other court officials witnessed the execution of the Pear Garden disciple Lei Haiqing and the slaughter of the institution dancers. In his rage, the Emperor also abused his second son An Qingxu, reprimanding him for his lack of command in Mandarin, comparing him to Li Zhu'er, remarking that the eunuch was better than him.[1]
Later that night, the Hidden One Li E infiltrated the royal palace to assassinate Emperor Longwu. As the Emperor suffered grave wounds and called for the guards, Li Zhu'er stood alongside An Qingxu, Yan Zhuang and the Yeluohe soldiers outside the chamber, but none were permitted by the Yan Zhuang to enter, fearful of the incident taking palace within.[1]
After some time, Li Zhu'er firmly took up a dao and was the first to enter the chamber, followed by Yan Zhuang and An Qingxu, where they found the Emperor's mangled body.[1]
Behind the scenes
Historically, Li Zhu'er was one of the Longwu Emperor's assassins, alongside An Qingxu and Yan Zhuang.
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