China: The future Jiaqing Emperor (13 November 1760 - 2 September 1820) with his mother, Empress Xiao Yi Chun (23 October 1727 - 28 February 1775). Handscroll painting by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), c. 1760s. Empress Xiaoyichun came from the Han Chinese Wei clan, which was later renamed to the Manchu Weigiya clan. Lady Wei was elevated to 'Concubine Ling' in 1745, before becoming 'Consort Ling' in 1749. When Empress Nara died, the Qianlong Emperor did not name a successor, but Lady Wei became the highest ranking consort and was placed in charge of the imperial harem.

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