Consort Xin

Consort Xin (信妃 劉佳氏/信妃 刘佳氏; 26 April 1783 - 26 November 1822) was a consort of Jiaqing Emperor

Life

Family background

Consort Xin was a member of Manchu Bordered White Banner Liugiya clan. Her personal name wasn't recorded in history.

Father: Benzhi (本智), served as General of Jiangning (江宁将军, pinyin:jiangning jiangjun), commander of Eight Banners in Jiangnan

One brother: Chenghui, served as literary official (圆外郎, pinyin: yuanwailang)[1]

Qianlong era

Consort Xin was born on 26 April 1783.

Jiaqing era

She entered Forbidden city after the triennial Elegant Women Selection in April 1798. Upon the entry, she was given a title "Noble Lady Xin"(信贵人). A poem "Swangoose sees through needs" written by the secretary of Inner Court Jilun also mentions Noble Lady Xin. According to the poem, "xin" means "faithful".[2] In 1808, Noble Lady Xin was promoted to "Concubine Xin"(信嫔).[3] Her residence in the Forbidden City was Yanxi Palace (Palace of Prolonging Happiness). [4] Concubine Xin remained childless during Jiaqing era.

Daoguang era

According to the imperial tradition, Concubine Xin was promoted to "Dowager Consort Xin"(信太妃) by Daoguang Emperor in January 1821. Lady Liugiya died on 26 November 1822. She was interred in Chang Mausoleum in Western Qing tombs.

Titles

信貴人→信嬪..信妃

References
  1. "清后妃系列·信妃 - 每日頭條". kknews.cc. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  2. 《鴻稱通用》.
  3. "Jiaqing Reign|The Palace Museum". en.dpm.org.cn. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  4. 《上諭檔》.
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