Family background Consort Hua was a
booi of
Han Chinese Hougiya clan belonging to the
Bordered Yellow Banner. Her personal name was Liuniu (). Her ancestral home was located in
Shenyang.
Father: Taozhu, a Minister of Imperial Stables () • First paternal uncle: Changshu (常舒), served as third rank military official (参领) • Paternal grandfather: Liuge (六格). One elder sister: Wife of grace general Fuming'a (福明阿) from the
Prince Keqin peerage.
Qianlong era It is not known when Lady Hougiya entered the residence of Prince Jia of the First Rank as a servant () and was promoted to concubine (). On 2 August 1789, she gave birth to
Jiaqing Emperor's 6th daughter who would die prematurely in 1790.
Jiaqing era On 22 January 1796, Lady Hougiya was granted a title "Concubine Ying" (莹嫔, "ying" meaning "luster of gems") comparing her beauty to the reflection of gemstones. In January 1797, she attended court session conducted by
Empress Xiaoshurui together with all consorts of the Jiaqing Emperor. In 1801, Concubine Ying was promoted to "Consort Hua" (华妃). That year, a secretary of Inner Court Jilun wrote two poems about the promotion of Consort Hua. According to "Swangoose sees through needs"(), "hua" means "elegant and beautiful", while "ying" means "sparkling like gemstones". Hougiya Liuniu died on 3 August 1804. Her coffin was temporarily placed at the Antian Grieving Palace and later interred in Chang Mausoleum in
Western Qing tombs. == Titles ==