Unknown.
Probably not married, according to the Shiji, Laozi stayed in the womb for 62 years, and was born when Li leaned against a plum tree. He appeared as a grown man with a full grey beard and long earlobes, which are symbols of wisdom and long life.
However, many of the popular accounts say that Laozi was married and had a son named Zong, but Shiji did not record this.
Probably not married, according to the Shiji, Laozi stayed in the womb for 62 years, and was born when Li leaned against a plum tree. He appeared as a grown man with a full grey beard and long earlobes, which are symbols of wisdom and long life.
However, many of the popular accounts say that Laozi was married and had a son named Zong, but Shiji did not record this.