Consort Zhang

Consort Zhuangyide (莊懿德妃; 18 October 1448 – 7 August 1497) was an imperial consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the Chenghua Emperor. Life Lady Zhang's personal name was not recorded in history. She was born in Jiangxi Province to Zhang Jing (張敬), a member of Nanjing army, and Lady Gao (高氏). On 31 May 1460, Zhang was elected to the inner court. On 26 January 1479, she gave birth to a son of the Chenghua Emperor, named Youbin, who was given later the title Prince of Yi (益王). Later that year, she gave birth to another son, named Youhui, who was later given the title Prince of Heng (衡王). On 13 October 1484, Lady Zhang gave birth to another prince, named Youpeng, who was entitled as Prince of An (汝王). All of her sons lived to adulthood. Although Zhang had three sons, she was not canonized as an official concubine in Chenghua's Harem. On 15 August 1487, Zhang was given the title of Consort De (德妃). It is believe that Zhang's title is due to Noble Consort Wan's special favor.