Consort Xin


Consort Xin 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, served as General Jiangning, commander of Eight Banners in Jiangnan
One brother: Chenghui, served as literary official

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". 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". In 1808, Noble Lady Xin was promoted to "Concubine Xin". Her residence in the Forbidden City was Yanxi Palace. Concubine Xin remained childless during Jiaqing era.

Daoguang era

According to the imperial tradition, Concubine Xin was promoted to "Dowager Consort Xin" 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

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