Consort Hua


Consort Hua was a consort of Jiaqing Emperor.

Life

Family background

Consort Hua was a booi of Han Chinese Hougiya clan belonging to the Bordered Yellow Banner. Her personal name was Liuniu.
Father: Taozhu, a Minister of Imperial Stables

Qianlong era

It is not known when lady Hougiya entered the residence of Prince Jia of the First Rank as a servant and was promoted to mistress. On 2 August 1789, she gave birth to Jiaqing Emperor's 6th daughter who would die prematurely in 1790.

Jiaqing era

On 22 January 1796, Lady Hougiya was granted a title "Concubine Ying" comparing her beauty to the reflection of gemstones. In 1801, Concubine Ying was promoted to "Consort Hua". That year, a secretary of Inner Court Jilun wrote two poems about the promotion of Consort Hua. According to "Swangoose sees through needs"《鸿称通用》, "hua" means "elegant and beautiful", while "ying" means "sparkling like gemstones". Hougiya Liuniu died on 3 August 1804. Her coffin was temporarily placed at the Antian Grieving Palace and later interred in Chang Mausoleum in Western Qing tombs.

Titles

格格→瑩嬪→華妃

Issue