Princess Guangde

Princess Guangde, a princess during the Southern Ming period, her birth and death years are unknown. Historical records are somewhat confused; some say she was the second daughter of Emperor Yongli Zhu Youlang, while others believe she was the daughter of the Old Gui King Zhu Changying, making her a sister of Emperor Yongli. Her father, Huang Tong, took the provincial exam in the 15th year of Chongzhen (1642). Her family belonged to the Zhuang ethnic group, traditionally holding hereditary positions. The princess was a member of the Ming imperial family at the end of the dynasty and was connected to Emperor Yongli, possibly being a royal family member adopted during times of hardship when he was young.

In 1651, Qing troops occupied Nanning. During her escape, she was protected by loyal officials and concealed in Wuyuan County. Later, she was taken in by Ming dynasty censor Huang Tong to avoid Qing pursuit, and she once married Huang Bing. She sought refuge in Xia Huang Village and remained there until her death, being buried on Tanyouling Hill. Due to fears of further danger, no monument was erected at her grave, and no epitaph was inscribed. In 1930, her descendant Huang Chengyuan recorded her story in his writings. The tomb of Princess Guangde is located in Xia Huang Village, Wuming County, and a stele inscription still exists today.