Zheng Mao

Zheng Mao (Chinese: 鄭瞀) was the primary wife of King Cheng of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China.

After this, the King wanted to appoint a younger son as heir apparent instead, but now Zheng Mao advised against this, predicting civil war.

[3] Believing the king suspected her opposition against Shangchen was based on jealousy, she committed suicide.

[4] Not long after, Shangchen staged a coup d'etat and forced the King Cheng to commit suicide.

Zheng Mao's biography is part of Scroll 5, titled the Principled and Righteous (節義傳).

Qing Dynasty woodblock print showing Zheng Mao with King Cheng of Chu .