Consort Lu


Consort Lu was a consort of Xianfeng Emperor.

Life

Family background

Consort Lu came from a powerful Manchu Yehe Nara clan belonging to Plain White Banner.
Father: Quanwen, served as sixth rank literary official.

Daoguang era

Consort Lu was born on 2 March 1841.

Xianfeng era

Lady Yehe Nara entered Forbidden City in 1855 as Noble Lady Lu. Noble Lady Lu remained childless during Xianfeng era. She lived in Chuxiu palace together with Empress Dowager Cixi.

Tongzhi era

In 1861, Noble Lady Lu was promoted to Concubine Lu according to the imperial tradition. In 1874, she was elevated to Consort Lu.

Guangxu era

On 2 March 1891, Lady Yehe Nara celebrated her 50th birthday in the Pavillion of One Thousand Autumns. Consort Lu received 5 rolls of lotus root xiaojuan silk thread, 5 rolls of white moon xiaojuan silk thread, 5 rolls of grey xiaojuan silk and satin, 5 rolls of golden yellow xiaojuan silk and satin, 5 rolls of blue crepe and jiang soy sauce gauze. She was supposed to be promoted to Noble Consort, but died from illness on 15 May 1895.

Titles

璷貴人..璷嬪→璷妃