Who was Zhengde's mother?
Empress Xu
Empress Wu
Empress Dowager Cixi
Empress Zhang
Answer
Empress Zhang, also known as Empress Xiaohui, was the biological mother of the Zhengde Emperor of the Ming dynasty. She was the daughter of a military commander Zhang Heling. Empress Zhang served as the regent during her son's early reign due to his young age, proving her capabilities and earning the respect of officials. However, she later became known for her frugal lifestyle and her focus on religious practices.
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