Consort Xin

Consort Xin (Chinese: 信妃; pinyin: Xìn Fēi) was a consort of the Jiaqing Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She was born on 26 April 1783 and died on 26 November 1822. She belonged to the Manchu Bordered White Banner Liugiya clan, a prominent Manchu clan.

Her personal name is not recorded in historical texts. Her family background includes her father, Benzhi, who served as a general in Jiangning and was the commander of the Eight Banners in Jiangnan. Her paternal grandfather, Baozhu, held the title of third class master commandant of light chariot. She had at least one brother, Chenghui, who was a literary official.

Lady Liugiya was born during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, and her birth date is documented as 26 April 1783. She entered the Forbidden City after the triennial Elegant Women Selection in April 1798, when she was awarded the title “Noble Lady Xin.” Her entrance into the palace is referenced in a poem titled “Swangoose sees through needs,” composed by Jilun, a secretary of the Inner Court; the poem suggests that the character “xin” means “faithful.”

In 1808, she was promoted from Noble Lady Xin to Concubine Xin (信嫔), which was a fifth-rank consort in the imperial hierarchy. During her time in the Forbidden City, her residence was Yanxi Palace. Throughout the Jiaqing era, she remained childless.

In January 1821, during the reign of the Daoguang Emperor, she was elevated to the title of Dowager Consort Xin (信太妃), a position indicating her status as a senior consort after her emperor’s death. She died on 26 November 1822 and was interred in the Chang Mausoleum within the Western Qing tombs.

Her titles over the course of the Qing dynasty are as follows:

- During the Qianlong Emperor's reign (1735–1796): Lady Liugiya (from 26 April 1783)

- During the Jiaqing Emperor's reign (1796–1820): Noble Lady Xin (信贵人), sixth rank consort from April 1798; Concubine Xin (信嫔), fifth rank consort from 1808

- During the Daoguang Emperor's reign (1820–1850): Dowager Consort Xin (信太妃), from January 1821

In popular culture, she has been portrayed by Elena Kong in the television series "Curse of the Royal Harem" under the character name Liujia Fuxin.

There are no records indicating that she had children. Her place of burial is the Chang Mausoleum at the Western Qing tombs.