Lao Ai (Chinese: 嫪毐; pinyin: Lào Ǎi; died 238 BCE) was an imposter eunuch and official of the State of Qin during the late Warring States period. [1] [2] Allegedly falsifying his castration in order to gain entry into the court of Qin, he became the favorite of Queen Dowager Zhao, the mother of Qin Shi Huang, later the First Emperor of China.

Feb 22, 2018 · With Lao Ai discovered, it did not take long for King Zheng to learn of Lü Buwei’s involvement in the rebel’s rise to power. In 237 BCE, Lü Buwei was removed from the office of prime minister and ejected from the capital city.

Aug 28, 2016 · Lao Ai 嫪毐 (d. 238 BCE) was an imposter eunuch of the Qin dynasty 秦始皇帝 (r. 246-210 BCE) (221-206 BCE) and alleged lover of the First Emperor's 秦始皇帝 (r. 246-210 BCE) mother.

Lao Ái (chữ Hán: 嫪毐; ?-238 TCN), tên ông dịch đúng phải là Liệu Ải, tước Trường Tín hầu (長信侯) là "sủng thần" của Triệu thái hậu trong triều đình nước Tần thời Chiến Quốc trong lịch sử Trung Quốc.

Nov 4, 2023 · If Lao Ai was the most favored eunuch, Wei Zhongxian is considered the most famous eunuch in Chinese history with power comparable to that of the emperor. Wei Zhongxian was considered a "boss" among the unscrupulous eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty.

Mar 12, 2025 · In fact, under Lu Buwei's full operation, Lao Ai was sent to the queen mother's bedroom without being purified at all, and became a fake eunuch. Since then, Zhao Ji and Lao Ai have been together all day long, happy and uneasy.

Mar 26, 2025 · After Lao Ai entered the harem, he quickly won the favor of Qin Shi Huang's mother, Zhao Ji, with his sturdy figure and eloquence. His appearance filled the emptiness in Zhao Ji's heart, and also made her sink deeper and deeper into the vortex of power.

4 days ago · Lao Ai was originally a gangster, but he had a handsome face and a very charming temperament. He soon won the favor of Zhao Ji and became a celebrity in Zhao Ji's residence. 2. The beginning of the power struggle. 1. Lao Ai's ambition. Lao Ai …

Mar 4, 2025 · Lu Buwei was afraid of causing harm to himself, so he secretly asked Lao Ai, a native of Da Yin, to sacrifice his life. He encourages Ai to use his Yin energy to shut down Kirin and orders the Queen Mother to obey and eat the Queen Mother's food.

"A traitorous minister shall be punished by all men." In the long history of China, Lao Ai is undoubtedly a person who was nailed to the pillar of shame because of his extremely inflated ambition and twisted behavior.