etiquette, marriage, propriety, traditional virtues, xiao yixin

Xiao Yixin Demonstrated How to Have a Harmonious Relationship

Xiao Yixin, who lived during the Liao Dynasty (A.D. 916-1125), was known for displaying the traditional virtues of a Chinese lady. Her father was the emperor’s son-in-law and her mother was Princess Hutu. Xiao Yixin, who was beautiful and also had a kind heart, got married at the age of 20 and never failed to respect her parents or ...

Emma Lu

Painting of a young Chinese woman kneeling by a stream.