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TIL in 1048 Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia seduced his son Ningling Ge's wife, lady Muoyi & conferred upon her a title of Empress. Then after he was told to kill his dad, Ge broke into his father's chambers but only managed to cut off his nose. However, his dad succumbed to the wounds 2 days later.

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