Vương Nhã Uyên
| Vương Nhã Uyên | |
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| Empress Nhã Uyên of Đại Mẹ Quến | |
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| Empress of Đại Mẹ Quến | |
| Tenure | 522 – 555 |
| Predecessor | Empress Minh Huyền |
| Successor | Disputed Among Princely Factions of the Dynasty |
| Empress Regent of the Liễu Dynasty | |
| Tenure | 530 – 555 |
| Predecessor | Empress Ngọc Vân |
| Successor | Position Abolished |
| Empress Consort of the Liễu Dynasty | |
| Tenure | 522 – 530 |
| Predecessor | Empress Minh Huyền |
| Successor | Position Abolished |
| Born | 501 Lang Giá District, Buôn Hóa Province |
| Died | 15 February 555 (aged 53-54) Cẩm Phả, Ha Binh Province |
| Spouse | Liễu Hiển Đế |
| Issue |
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| Family | Vương |
| Father | Vương Ðạo |
| Mother | Uất Mai |
| Religion | Haimeism |
Vương Nhã Uyên (501 – 15 February 555), also known as Empress Nhã Uyên, was the empress consort, then empress regent, of Liễu Hiển Đế, the last emperor of the Liễu Dynasty; alongside this, she is considered the last empress regent and empress consort of the dynasty.
Although she was intelligent and beautiful, Nhã Uyên was known to be a cunning and manipulative individual who instigated the Wars of the Successors and the eventual Second Quenminese Anarchy. Following the fact that the last emperor was timid and lacking high self-esteem, Nhã Uyên was able to implement her malcontent deeds and wishes through him with little to no interference. Subsequently, her rule was marred with a tyrannical and oppressive stance against her political opponents, deriving itself from Luật Cao viewpoints to an extreme level. Because of her nefariousness, she is often portrayed in a villainous depiction, an image that is commonly recreated among Quenminese historians and historical fiction writers, notably Phạm Thanh Thế in his famous literary epic Enchantment from a Thousand Empires.
Early Life
Nhã Uyên was born to Vương Ðạo, Governor of Buôn Hóa Province, and Uất Mai in the year 501. She was the oldest daughter in the family among the three daughters. Her father was often favored among the Imperial Family, given his acts to improve provincial conditions and uphold the prestige of his clan and family lineage. Because of this, Nhã Uyên was provided with education on Luật Cao texts, of which she took to mind and memory.
At the age of 17, she was considered to be the first choice of marrying the Crown Prince.