Tomb of Li's Mother

　　The Tomb of Li's Mother, also known as the Tomb of the Mother of the Primordial Empress Dowager, was built in February of the first year of the Qianfeng era. Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, visited the Temple of Laozi together with Empress Wu Zetian, posthumously honored Laozi as the Supreme Mysterious and Primordial Emperor, and posthumously titled Laozi’s mother as the Mother of the Primordial Empress Dowager. An imperial edict was issued to renovate the tomb of Li's Mother, renaming it the Tomb of the Mother of the Primordial Empress Dowager. The inscription on the tomb stele was written by Yan Zhenqing, a renowned calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty.

　　It is well known that after Laozi traveled westward, he died in Fufeng and was buried in Huaili. However, it seems that Laozi, as a filial son who wished to remain by his mother’s side forever, could only leave behind an eternal regret. This perhaps reminds us that while the laws of heaven may be orderly, human relationships are unpredictable.

　　Source: Luoyi County People's Government Website