China: Empress Zhangxian Mingsu (969-1033), consort of Emperor Zhenzong, 3rd ruler of the Song Dynasty (). Hanging scroll painting, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Lady Liu, formally Zhangxian Mingsu, was the consort of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty. Initially an entertainer, she caught the eye of the young Zhenzong, back then known as Prince Zhao Yuanxiu, who made her his consort when he took the throne. She eventually became empress and served as de facto co-ruler and regent when the emperor was sick from 1020 until 1022. She was also regent to her adopted son, Emperor Renzong.

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