The Ugly Girl's Great Turnaround

It seems to be an indisputable fact that men love beautiful women. The four most famous beauties: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan and Yang Guifei, have often been the subjects of praise or criticism by literati and poets of all generations. However, it is not only beautiful women who have such "special treatment". There are also several "ugly women" in Chinese history who are ugly in appearance but beautiful in virtue, ugly in appearance but great in talent. They sometimes appear in the works of literati of all dynasties. In terms of her fame, she is not inferior to the four beauties, and her reputation is even better than theirs.

The people I want to talk about today may not be good-looking, but they can conquer you with their infinite wisdom and outstanding talents...

1. In ancient times, there was a woman named Momu, who had a "strong forehead, a frowning chin, a rough figure and a dark complexion." In modern terms, this means that she had a large and round forehead, shaped like a liver, and a short chin. A woman with a forehead like a liver can be very smart, very persistent, and very emotional. In short, she can be very versatile, and there is always one type of her that men can appreciate. However, women with high foreheads do have one thing in common - they are difficult to control. When they look at men, they must have something that convinces them, and only the man they truly admire can marry them.

According to legend, her appearance was copied by people in later generations and hung at the head of the bed to ward off evil spirits. But she married the great man of that time, Huangdi. Under the guidance of his virtuous wife, Momu, Huangdi's career made rapid progress. He defeated his competitors, such as Yan Emperor and Chi You, and became the supreme leader of ancient China.

2. Zhong Wuyan, a person from the Warring States Period. According to records, she had "a broad forehead, deep eyes, a high nose and a knotty throat, a hunchback and a fat neck, long fingers and big feet, hair like autumn grass, skin like lacquer, and she wore tattered clothes." If you look at a face like this today, she would have no breasts, no face, no skin color, and all the ugly features gathered together. Moreover, she was nearly 40 and still unmarried.

She has a broad forehead and deep eyes. A broad forehead represents a high IQ and often gives people a generous feeling. Such people usually have good popularity. Women with broad foreheads can often become leaders in a unit or department, or they can become reserve leading cadres. Her deep eyes showed that she had a deep and insightful look at things. Although King Xuan of Qi liked drinking and having fun and was lustful but incompetent, he was very impressed by Zhong Wuyan's extraordinary talent and made her the queen. With her assistance, King Xuan of Qi stopped banquets and entertainments, eliminated corrupt officials, strengthened the military and the treasury, and made Qi a powerful country for a time. Under the blessing of this woman, Qi State became the most powerful "country with a thousand chariots".

3. During the chaotic times at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, there was a local warlord named Guo Zixing, who adopted a daughter named Ma Xiuying. This woman probably had a strong skeleton, especially her big feet. In modern terms, she looked a bit like a tomboy. Since the Song Dynasty, women in the folks mostly considered small feet to be beautiful, so Miss Ma, who had big feet, could never find a partner. Later, an ugly man came to join the army, and was quite good at fighting. So Guo Zixing arranged a marriage between them and laughed, and the couple became equally ugly. This ugly man was later known as Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This adopted daughter is the famous Big Foot Queen.

In physiognomy: women with big hands and feet are hardworking, willing to work hard, have strong housekeeping skills, and keep their homes in order. Men can focus on their careers outside, and girls with big feet usually have many children and grandchildren... According to official historical records, Empress Ma gave birth to five sons and two daughters.

With such a wife by his side, it would be hard for Zhu Yuanzhang's career not to be prosperous. In the later process of dominating the world, Zhu Yuanzhang's military documents were mostly handled by Ma Xiuying. When the war became tense, this ugly woman mobilized the families of the soldiers to form a "cheerleading team", calling on them to sew clothes and make shoes for the men on the front line.

4. During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang was eight feet tall, with a face like a jade, and wore a silk scarf on his head and a crane cloak, looking like a fairy. And his wife Huang Shuo. As the name suggests, he was strong, with yellow hair, dark skin, and goose bumps on his skin... Zhuge Liang and Huang Shuo's marriage also broke with worldly concepts. There was no matchmaker, and it was Huang's father who came to Zhuge Liang and asked: "I heard that you are choosing a wife. I have an ugly daughter with yellow hair and black skin, but her talents are worthy of you." Zhuge Liang replied: "Yes!"

According to records, Huang Shuo not only had a pair of bright black and white eyes, but also his ears were higher than his eyebrows, and the area above his ears - the part above his ears - was full and round. If the ears are level with the eyebrows, or higher than the eyebrows, this is a sign of innate intelligence. If the area above the ear is full and prominent, it means the person has a photographic memory and unique intelligence potential, but at the same time he or she will not be too sharp and attract jealousy.

Huang Shuo was not only a woman who could handle both rough and fine work neatly and efficiently, but it was also said that the wooden ox and flowing horse invented by Zhuge Liang was inspired by Huang.

5. According to historical records: During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Meng Guang was dark, fat, and had a vulgar appearance. She was so strong that she could easily lift the stone locks used by generals and warriors to practice martial arts, and was regarded as an uncontrollable wild woman. In addition, she was extremely ugly, so her family prepared for her to not be able to get married. But at that time, there was a famous scholar named Liang Hong who was very talented in literature and handsome. He was attracted by Meng Guang's character and decided to marry her. The two loved each other and lived together until old age.

There is a saying in the physiognomy book: "A woman with a full chin and a heavy jaw will bring prosperity to her husband and family." This means that a woman with a full chin and a double chin is considered to have a lucky face that will help her husband. Women with a round chin are easy to get along with and considerate. In addition, it is best if the cheekbones are slightly exposed, but not protruding, and should be covered by flesh. A husband will be very happy to marry such a woman, because they are standard good wives, very considerate, cheerful and generous, gentle and honest, and are trustworthy lifelong partners.

6. Xu Yun of the Eastern Jin Dynasty married Ruan. Legend has it that on their wedding night, Xu Yun discovered that Ruan was ugly, which frightened him so much that he hurriedly ran out of the bridal chamber and never entered again. Later, Xu Yun's friend came to see him and said to Xu Yun, "Since the Ruan family married an ugly girl to you, there must be a reason. You should investigate her." After hearing this, Xu Yun went into the room and asked the bride, "A wife has 'four virtues'. How many do you meet?" The bride said, "What I lack is only beauty. Scholars have 'hundred virtues'. How many do you meet?" Xu Yun said, "I have all the hundred virtues." The bride said, "Virtue comes first among the hundred virtues. You are lustful but not moral. How can you say you have all?" Xu Yun was speechless. From then on, the couple respected and loved each other and had a harmonious relationship.

It wasn't that Ruan was extremely ugly, but her big mouth did not meet the aesthetic requirements of the time. In ancient times, it was said that "a man with a big mouth can eat all over the world, and a woman with a big mouth can eat poor men." But now there is a new interpretation. Women with big mouths know how to socialize, are eloquent, and capable. A woman with reddish lips, neat and white teeth, has a sweet relationship with her husband and a happy emotional life. She has a moderate character. She is neither emotional nor likes a life with great ups and downs. Her considerate personality strengthens the family cohesion and naturally strengthens the relationship between husband and wife. What more could a husband ask for to have such a capable and lovely wife!

Upon careful examination, these ugly women were not extremely ugly. It's just that their appearance went against the aesthetic views of the time. However, they did not give up on themselves. Instead, they used their wisdom and virtues to win the recognition of the world, and also gained love and respect. A woman who is not good-looking often shines brilliantly in other aspects, which is enough to make her husband enjoy her for the rest of his life.

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