Princess Qinghe

Princess Qinghe was Cao Cao’s daughter and belonged to Cao Wei. She is mentioned in chapter 91 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.^[1][2]

Deeds

Cao Cao once intended to marry her to Ding Yi, but Cao Pi dissuaded him, citing Ding Yi’s eye condition. Cao Cao then changed his choice to Xiahou Mao. (Historical record)^[3]

Cao Cao took pity on Xiahou Mao, who had lost his father, and chose Princess Qinghe to marry him as his princess consort. (Romance)^[2]

According to the Weilüe, while Xiahou Mao was in the west, he kept many entertainers and concubines, which led to discord between him and Princess Qinghe. Xiahou Mao’s younger brothers then framed him. After she submitted a report, Xiahou Mao was arrested; it was later established that his younger brothers had plotted against him. (Historical record)^[1]

Relationships

• Father: Cao Cao^[1]
• Husband: Xiahou Mao^[1]