Consort Ryeo
Consort Ryeo was an imperial concubine of the Yongle Emperor.
She was from Korea. She became a member of the Imperial [Chinese harem system|imperial harem] of the Yongle Emperor in 1409. In 1410, the emperor's favorite concubine, Consort [Gwon (Ming dynasty)|Consort Gongxianxian], died. In 1413, Lady Ryeo was arrested on order of the emperor, accused of having murdered Consort Gongxianxian by use of poison. She was tortured to death for murder. All her eunuchs and maids were executed as accomplices as well.
Titles
- During the reign of the Hongwu Emperor :
- * Lady Ryeo
- During the reign of the Yongle Emperor :
- * Gong-nyeo
- * Lady of Handsome Fairness