Princess Longji

Princess Longji

Princess Longji (龙吉公主) is a character in the classic Chinese novel, Fengshen Yanyi. She is the daughter of the Emperor of Heaven, Haotian Shangdi (identified with the Jade Emperor), and his wife, Yaochi Jinmu (identified with the Queen Mother of the West). Her magical prowess was formidable, especially in water-based spells, which made her one of the most capable warriors in the Zhou army. She boasted a series of victories, including defeating notable figures like Luo Xuan, injuring Kong Xuan, and capturing Hong Jin.

Legend

In Fengshen Yanyi, Princess Longji is depicted as a celestial princess with the ability to control water and rain. During her stay in the celestial temple, she faced demotion to mortal status and was subsequently exiled to Earth as punishment for her failure to obtain the Peaches of Immortality before the Peach Festival. While on Earth, she became embroiled in the conflict between the Shang and Zhou armies. Initially, she aided Yang Jian in defeating Earth Traveler Sun and later thwarted Fire God Luo Xuan, who had nearly burned down most of West Qi. She holds hope that one day, her immortal status will be reinstated, allowing her to return to the Heavenly Court.Upon learning of her remarkable achievements, Jiang Ziya welcomed Princess Longji into his army and granted her a residence in West Qi.

Princess Longji married the captured Shang general, Hong Jin, with the intention of converting him into an ally for the Zhou army. Together, they participated in numerous battles against the Shang Dynasty, but tragically, both met their demise at the hands of the Jinling Shengmu. She was appointed as the Lord of the Red Phoenix Star (红鸾星) in the end. Three figures on the list of gods, Princess Longji, Ao Bing, and Li Gen, already belong to the Heavenly Court. It is unusual for only a few immortals to be included on the list of gods.