Empress Xiaoshengxian, of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner Niohuru clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the consort of Yinzhen, the Yongzheng Emperor and mother of Hongli, the Qianlong Emperor. She was honoured as Empress Dowager Chongqing during the reign of her son and posthumously honoured as empress, although she never held the rank of empress consort during her lifetime.
Empress Xiaoshengxian
Empress Xiaoshengxian during a banquet
Empress Xiaoshengxian at the age of 60
The Yongzheng Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Shizong of Qing, personal name Yinzhen, was the fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the third Qing emperor to rule over China proper.
Portrait in the Hong Kong Palace Museum
The young Yongzheng Emperor, as Grand Prince Yong
Armoured Yongzheng
Prince Yinzhen (the future Yongzheng Emperor) Reading a Book