Wang Zhaojun

Wang Zhaojun (王昭君) was popularly known as one of the four ancient beauties in China.

But less well-known was how the first century B.C. beauty had refused to bribe the court painter that made the portraits of imperial concubines for presentation to the emperor.

Portrayed as unattractive, Zhaojun was married off to a Hun chieftain.

But when the emperor discovered Zhaojun's beauty, she was brought back to the palace and the painter duly executed.

Three cheers for not giving in to corruption!