Li Zhu'er
Li Zhu'er (李豬兒) was a Khitan eunuch who served in the court of Emperor Xiongwu of Yan. He was a favourite of the Emperor and was highly-trusted alongside Yan Zhuang, the palace secretariat. [citation needed]
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 Lei Haiqing and other performers from the Pear Garden music academy. In his rage, the Emperor also abused his second son An Qingxu, reprimanding him for his incompetence in life and remarking that even Li Zhu'er was better than him.[1]
Later that night, the Hidden One Li E infiltrated the royal palace to assassinate Emperor Xiongwu. 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 Emperor Xiongwu's assassins, alongside An Qingxu and Yan Zhuang.
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